This review examines a product called VitaTradingCo C8 MCT Oil. This product claims to use ethically-sourced MCT oil to provide you with a formula designed to boost energy, improve brain power, help with weight management, and improve digestive health. This triple-distilled oil has no taste, smell or color, making it easy to add to your food and drinks. We found this product to be quite expensive considering it only contains C8 MCTs and not the more popularly used combination of both C8s and C10s. The label provided on the site also left us feeling baffled as to how much MCT oil is actually in the product. Continue reading to find out if this product is worth your time and money.
C8 MCTs are easy to absorb by the body and provide numerous health benefits including boosting energy, particularly energy for the brain. It also helps support digestive health by maintaining a healthy balance of gut flora. So all this said, this should be an effective product. However, C10s are also beneficial MCTs for health as they are also easily absorbed by the body to provide the same benefits as well as providing ant-fungal benefits and boosting the immune system. Most MCT oils provide both C8s and C10s for a more powerful punch. For the price of this product, it is unfortunate that they don’t provide both.
The label provided on the site also does not mention how much MCTs are actually in the product. The directions for how to use the product are also vague, stating simply to add to your favorite food or drink. There is no indication how much you should you which could potentially lead to stomach issues if you take too much. If you take too little, you will also not get the results you are looking for.
According to the label, the MCTs are sourced from a combination of both coconut oil and palm kernel oil. There have been ethical issues around using palm kernel oil as it has resulted in deforestation, so when there is a sustainable alternative, it is better to go with that. In this case, the sustainable alternative is coconut oil. Coconut oil also has a higher concentration of C8s and C10s compared to palm kernel oil. The MCTs are also easier to obtain from coconut oil, so we are not clear on the reason to use both oils. With the price of the product, we expected an MCT oil that is of higher-quality.
MCT oils are generally safe to use when taken in the right dosage. Taking too much can cause digestive and stomach upset. It is concerning that there are clear directions of the daily dosage for this product.
As with any new supplement or diet introduced into your daily life, we always advise talking to your healthcare professional about possible contraindications of any pre-existing medical conditions or medications that you are taking. Supplements work differently for everyone and the effects vary between individuals so it is always a good idea to run any health changes with a professional.
At first glance, Vita Trading Co C8 MCT Oil seems like a great product. It claims to provide ethically sourced MCT oil which is held in a bottle made of recyclable, BPA-free, HDPE plastic. The website also provides detailed information about the benefits of C8 MCTs. However, by not including C10 MCTs, it is missing out on the incredible health benefits the combination of these MCTs will provide. As this product only contains C8 MCTs, and it is sourced from both coconut oil and palm kernel oil (as opposed to only coconut oil), we were a little surprised by the high cost of the product. There are also no options for any bulk-buying discounts to save you money over the long term, your only option to save a small amount is by signing up to their auto-ship program. We are very opposed to auto-ship programs as it takes the control of your purchase out of your hands. They can be difficult to cancel and you may end up continuously receiving, and being charged for, a product you no longer want.
We were pleased to see the manufacturer offers a satisfaction guarantee. However, the details of their satisfaction guarantee and refund policy do not match up. With so many options for high-quality MCT oils available on the market, we believe you can do better.
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