Nutiva Organic MCT Powder Review

When we looked at the source of Nutiva Organic MCT Powder, we were very pleased to see that it comes from coconut oil. This company is not taking the cheaper way out and uses palm kernel oil which is known to be detrimental to the environment. However, when using coconut oil, most companies will filter out the Lauric Acid, also known as C12. MCT stands for Medium Chain Triglyceride, and while technically C12 is medium-sized, it has properties of an LCT, a long chain triglyceride.

Upon absorption, MCTs go directly to the liver to be broken down quickly whereas LCTs must first travel through the lymph system and are also more likely to be stored as fat rather than be used right away for energy or converted to ketones. For this reason, we were disappointed to see the inclusion of C12 in this MCT Oil powder.

Some other elements of this product were also not so straightforward. The fact that this product is manufactured with fillers, such as Acacia fiber and Maltodextrin, is also a cause for chagrin. One of the selling points about MCT Oil generally is that it is tasteless and odorless so there's actually no reason to mix it with additives and fillers. Even worse, this added fiber and flavor detracts from the efficacy of the product.

So, we went looking to see what consumers had to say, and it seems that many customers had difficulty getting Nutiva Organic MCT Powder to properly dissolve into their coffee! People reported this for both hot and cold beverages and even using a hand blender didn't help. For a product marketed as a mixable powder, it seems to have missed the mark. Unfortunately, the return policy is only for 45 days and is only applicable for unopened containers. We could see they were trying to create an effective product but it didn't quite get there.

Is Nutiva Organic MCT Powder Safe?

We did not find any ingredients in this product that would cause it to be unsafe, such as uncertified stimulant ingredients or other herbs however, we did find that it is easy to take more MCT Oil than recommended with this powder because of the dissolving issues it has. Taking too much MCT Oil is reported to cause major stomach upset. It is always wise to confer with your health professional before adding any dietary supplement.