MCT
MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglycerides and is usually extracted from coconut oil, using a process method called “fractioning” which removes the larger fat molecules leaving only the smaller ones – MCT’s. These smaller molecules are more easily absorbed by your body.
As MCT is higher in saturated fat than hemp seed oil, it can carry more CBD molecules and therefore deliver more CBD to our body’s cells for absorption.
For this reason, experts would say CBD oil made with MCT oil would be considered the more superior product because the body can absorb it better, giving you the most from your CBD product.
MCT oil has several metabolic benefits, so is also often used to promote weight loss, supporting reduction of body fat, increasing fullness, and potentially improving the gut environment.
MCT has little to no flavour and is good for the environment due to not needing to use harsh chemical solvents for extraction.
Diabetes: Because MCT’s can cause a build-up of chemicals called ketones, we would therefore advise anyone who has diabetes to avoid using MCT based oils.
Liver problems: Because MCT’s are processed in the liver, we would also advise people who have liver problems to avoid using MCT based products.
Hemp Seed Oil
Even though it’s from the same plant, Hemp Seed Oil is not to be confused with CBD, there are no terpenes or cannabinoids contained in this carrier oil.
Nutritionally, hemp seed oil is superior, with a high concentration of soluble and insoluble fibre, it is lower in saturated fats than MCT, and high in plant protein, omega 6 and omega 3’s (good fats) which contain lots of disease fighting, anti-inflammatory properties, and amino acids too. Hemp seed oil also contains calcium, iron, magnesium, B vitamins, and other important minerals and hemp nutrients.
Hemp seed oil has a nutty flavour and is also good for the environment due to not needing to use harsh chemical solvents for extraction.
Hemp seed oil is a good alternative carrier for those who have diabetes or suffer from liver problems and should avoid taking MCT oils.