Why Should you Add MCT C8:C10 into your Daily Routine? 

MCT oil stands for Medium-Chain Triglyceride oil, a special type of fat naturally found in coconuts. But not all fats behave the same in your body — and that’s what makes MCTs so powerful.

Unlike the long-chain fats found in most foods, MCTs are absorbed rapidly. They don’t require bile acids or complex digestion. Instead, they pass straight through the small intestine, enter the portal vein, and go directly to the liver. Once there, your liver’s mitochondria convert them into ketones — often within 30 minutes. Those ketones can provide clean, steady energy for up to five hours.

That’s why MCT oil is so important. It gives your body the raw materials to make ketones quickly and efficiently.

Why C8 and C10 Matter Most? 

Dr. Boz’s C8:C10 MCT Oil Softgels use only the two most effective and ketogenic medium-chain fats: Caprylic Acid (C8) and Capric Acid (C10). These are the fats that convert into ketones the fastest.

Many generic MCT oils include C12 (lauric acid), which behaves more like a long-chain fat and converts much more slowly. Dr. Boz removes C12 entirely — along with C6, which is known to cause digestive irritation — so you get only the most efficient, metabolism-supporting fats.

Ketones Made the Mitochondrial Way

When C8 and C10 reach the liver, the mitochondria “spin” them into ketones. This is what Dr. Boz calls making ketones the mitochondrial way.

Instead of relying only on carbohydrate restriction, you give your body a direct signal and substrate to produce ketones. More ketones can support mental clarity, steady energy, metabolic flexibility, and smoother keto adaptation.

Supporting Keto Adaptation & Energy

For those transitioning into ketosis, MCT oil can make the shift from burning sugar to burning fat easier. More ketones mean your cells begin relying less on glucose and more on fat-derived fuel.

Many people report improved focus, fewer energy crashes, and stronger performance when incorporating C8:C10 into their routine.

There’s also a structural benefit to using the right fats. High-quality MCTs support cell membranes and overall metabolic function from the inside out. Healthy fats are not just calories — they are building blocks for cellular energy and resilience.

How to Use MCT Oil Softgels

Dr. Boz recommends starting slowly. Begin with one softgel per day and gradually work up to three softgels twice daily.

Increasing too quickly can lead to loose stools as your digestive system adjusts. In some clinical studies using C8:C10 to support early memory decline, participants took much higher amounts, though digestive adaptation was common during the first two weeks.

Why Not Just Use Coconut Oil?

The difference between standard coconut oil and a purified C8:C10 formula is precision. Coconut oil contains a mixture of fats, many of which do not convert efficiently into ketones.

Dr. Boz’s softgels remove the slower fats and concentrate only the ones that reliably support ketone production.

The Bottom Line

At its core, MCT oil is important because it helps your body do what it was designed to do: make ketones for clean, efficient fuel.

When your liver produces ketones naturally, your brain and body have access to one of the most powerful energy sources available.

It’s not just about adding fat.
It’s about activating your metabolism.