The medium - chain triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut oil can increase energy expenditure compared to the same amount of calories from longer chain fats (5, 6). (nutritionmayhem.com)
Coconut oil is a Medium Chain Triglyceride (fat) that is rapidly absorbed by the body and is quickly metabolized (burned) as fuel unlike long chain fats. (hailmerry.com)
MCTs don't need bile salts to be digested and can pass directly from the digestive system to the blood stream without being modified by digestion like long chain fats. (wellnessmama.com)