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Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are saturated
fats and are made up of medium-chain fatty acids with carbon chains. MCTs are
man-made fats produced by processing palm kernel oils and coconut. They are
readily available in various foods such as yogurt, butter, milk, cheese,
coconut oil, and palm kernel oil. Medium-chain triglycerides are used in
various applications due to their health benefits such as infant nutrition,
dietary supplements, medicinal products, and personal care products. Moreover,
they can treat celiac disease, diarrhea, liver disease, and many others.
Medium-chain triglycerides are widely used in applications such as nutritional
diet, personal care, infant formula, sports drinks, etc.
Rising health awareness and large populations in
some emerging economies such as the Asia Pacific have increased the diagnosis
of digestive disorders. Around 60 to 70 million people in the United States
were affected by digestive disorders (such as steatorrhea, Crohn’s disease,
celiac disease, diarrhea, etc.), according to the National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Moreover, medium-chain
triglycerides are prescribed for
malnourished children to enhance body development. Around 45% of deaths among
children under 5 years of age are linked to undernutrition, according to the
World Health Organization. Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or
imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients.
Moreover, increasing demand for MCTs from the
food and beverage industry in developing countries, as well as expansion in the
personal care sector, is expected to propel the market growth. The increase in
demand for MCTs may be attributed to an increase in health concerns about
dietary supplements. MCTs offer several benefits such as weight management by
reducing the fats in the body. Furthermore, increasing demand for various
products containing MCTs is also expected to drive the medium-chain
triglycerides market. C8 is the most potent MCT available on the market today. For instance, in 2019, LifeSense launched a domestically
manufactured C8 MCT oil supplement for dogs.
Medium-chain triglycerides are increasingly popular among consumers and product makers due to
their ease of use as well as their health benefits. However, stringent
government regulations, premium pricing, and lack of awareness in rural areas
of emerging economies are major factors restraining the medium-chain triglycerides market growth,
especially in the Asia Pacific. In terms of geography, the
market is divided into six regions, such as North America, Europe, Asia
Pacific, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. Moreover, increased adoption of MCTs by the medical applications for the
treatment of various diseases has also fueled the growth of the medium-chain
triglycerides market.
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