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A short quote by Dr. Bruce Fife, ND. I believe this is one of the best explanations of how MCTs (medium chain triglycerides/good fats) "work" in a living body:
"MCTs are processed differently. When we eat a fat containing MCTs, such as coconut oil, it travels through the stomach and into the small intestine. But since MCTs digest quickly, by the time they leave the stomach and enter the intestinal tract they are already broken down into individual fatty acids (MCFAs). Therefore, they do not need pancreatic enzymes or bile for digestion. Since they are already reduced to fatty acids as they enter the small intestine, they are immediately absorbed into the portal vein and sent straight to the liver. In the liver they are preferentially used as a source of fuel to produce energy. MCFAs bypass the lipoprotein stage in the intestinal wall and in the liver. They do not circulate in the bloodstream to the degree that other fats do. Therefore, they do not supply the fat that collects in fat cells nor do they supply the fat that collects in artery walls. MCFAs are used to produce energy, not body fat and not arterial plaque." You can read more from Dr. Fife at OfSpirit.com
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Machelle
Hello, I have been following a lot of your nutritional reccomendations. I find your knowledge and web page to have saved my parrots lives.
My one Quaker has been dealing with liver, cholesterol and overgrown beak issues. Her liver seems to be functioning better, and I hope it will continue. Her cholesterol, on the other hand is not getting better. It has reached an all time high of 49 and her triglycerides are also high. Do you have any helful suggestions or articles specific to this?
Thank you so much for your time.
Brigit
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Hello Brigit,
I will email you privately because this is more of an individual question that will require a background history on your Quaker.
I will be sending an email shortly…from AidForTheBirds@yahoo.com
Machelle