Replace flax with MCT

[gonelifting]

Can I solely use MCT? I know I CAN, but is it better to use both? I hope not because my fridge and countertops are getting overcrowded lol I was using olive oild now I use only flax. When the flax is finished I want to get the MCT. I`ve read many times that it`s better.

 

[Mr.X]

Can I solely use MCT? I know I CAN, but is it better to use both? I hope not because my fridge and countertops are getting overcrowded lol I was using olive oild now I use only flax. When the flax is finished I want to get the MCT. I`ve read many times that it`s better.

It is best to use both, I find that sole use of MCT does not provide the same results as when mixed w/ appropriate EFA's (like flaxseed). From another prospective, MCT is a ketogenic fuel while Flax is an essential fatty acid. So there are differences.

Mr.X

 

[Deak]

Here is a list with the composition of some oils, courtesy of testosterone.net .


OILS
Almond
Omega 6 - 22.3
Omega 3 - 0.1
Ratio - 223:1
Canola
Omega 6 - 24
Omega 3 - 10
Ratio - 2.4:1
Coconut
Omega 6 - 1.3
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Corn
Omega 6 - 52
Omega 3 - 1
Ratio - 52:1
Evening primrose
Omega 6 - 81
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Fish
Omega 6 - 3.06
Omega 3 - 15.44
Ratio - 0.19:1
Flax
Omega 6 - 12.7
Omega 3 - 57
Ratio - 0.22:1
Hazelnut
Omega 6 - 15.0
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Hemp
Omega 6 - 60
Omega 3 - 20
Ratio - 3:1
Margarine
Omega 6 - 32.7
Omega 3 - 1.9
Ratio - 17.2:1
Olive
Omega 6 - 7.3
Omega 3 - 0.6
Ratio - 12.1:1
Peanut
Omega 6 - 25
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Pistachio
Omega 6 - 17.8
Omega 3 - 0.3
Ratio - 59.3:1
Pumpkin seed
Omega 6 - 42
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Rice bran
Omega 6 - 33.4
Omega 3 - 1.6
Ratio - 20.9:1
Safflower
Omega 6 - 77
Omega 3 - 0.2
Ratio - 385:1
Sesame
Omega 6 - 45
Omega 3 - 0.6
Ratio - 75:1
Soybean
Omega 6 - 51.1
Omega 3 - 6.8
Ratio - 7.5:1
Soybean (hydrogenated)
Omega 6 - 19.4
Omega 3 - 1.5
Ratio - 12.9:1
Sunflower
Omega 6 - 69
Omega 3 - 0.1
Ratio - 690:1
Walnut
Omega 6 - 52.9
Omega 3 - 10.4
Ratio - 5.1:1
Udo's Choice
Ratio - 1:2
Walnut, germ
Omega 6 - 54.8
Omega 3 - 6.9
Ratio - 7.9:1

SEEDS
Flax/Linseeds
Omega 6 - 6
Omega 3 - 20
Ratio - 0.3:1
Pumpkin seeds
Omega 6 - 20
Omega 3 - 8.5
Ratio - 2.35:1
Sunflower seeds
Omega 6 - 30
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Sesame seeds
Omega 6 - 25
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -

NUTS
Walnuts
Omega 6 - 28
Omega 3 - 5.5
Ratio - 5.1:1
Hazelnuts
Omega 6 - 4
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Cashews
Omega 6 - 8
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Almonds
Omega 6 - 10
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Brazil nuts
Omega 6 - 23
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -
Peanuts
Omega 6 - 22
Omega 3 - 0
Ratio - -

ANIMAL PROTEIN
Range Fed Egg Yolk
Ratio - 2:1
Grain Fed Egg Yolk
Omega 6 - 4.2
Omega 3 - 0.1
Ratio - 42:1
Range Fed Beef
Ratio - 2:1
Grain Fed Ground Beef
Omega 6 - 0.8
Omega 3 - 0.2
Ratio - 4:1
Grain Fed Beef Fat
Omega 6 - 10
Omega 3 - 1
Ratio - 10:1
Pink Salmon
Omega 6 - 0.40
Omega 3 - 1
Ratio - 0.4:1
Sockeye Salmon
Omega 6 - 0.6
Omega 3 - 1.3
Ratio - 0.5:1
Tuna
Omega 6 - 0.07
Omega 3 - 0.45
Ratio - 0.15:1
Cottage Cheese
Omega 6 - 0.10
Omega 3 - 0.04
Ratio - 2.5:1
Range Fed Chicken
Ratio - 2:1
Grain Fed Chicken
Omega 6 - 0.7
Omega 3 - 0.03
Ratio - 23:1
Grain Fed Chicken Fat
Omega 6 - 19.9
Omega 3 - 1
Ratio - 20:1