Can a Coconut-Oil-Like supplement help the brain? small study tests safety

NCT ID NCT02912936

First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a dietary supplement made from medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat found in coconut oil, in 43 people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease or a related language disorder. The main goal was to see if the supplement was safe and tolerable, and to measure how it affected ketone levels in the blood. Researchers also explored whether it might improve brain function, but the study was too small to draw firm conclusions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3, Canada

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