Medium-chain triglycerides, or MCT’s for short, are health-boosting fats that come mainly from coconut oil. The benefits of these fats are two-fold. First and foremost, they break down differently in the body than other types of fat giving you readily available energy. Secondly, they turn up the thermogenic response inside your system which boosts your metabolism. This combination especially bodes well if you are looking to lose weight for your sport of choice.