SUGGESTED USE
Mix one scoop in 8 fl oz (250ml) of water, smoothie or your favourite beverages, stir until dissolved. You may use this as a morning drink which can replace your cup of coffee, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. It tastes great when mixed with hot water, but you can also use cold water.
Product Information
Unived’s MCT Beet – 216™, is a unique and complete energy and endurance superfood formulated with a standardized blend of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) 70% from 100% virgin coconut oil and with Beetroot Extract standardized to 6.5% dietary nitrates.
MCT is a great carbohydrate alternative, a quick-release, energy source that has gained a lot of popularity as an energetic substance for extended aerobic endurance exercises, especially more so when carbohydrate supply may be limited or unavailable. Dietary nitrate help with blood flow to the muscles while supporting oxygen uptake by the muscles, making them ideal for sports performance.
MCT Beet-216™ combines a fuel source MCT, with a source of dietary nitrates from Beetroot extract, to provide a combination of energy & endurance to the consumer in an easy-to-mix powder form which you can just mix in either water or coffee, or a smoothie. It is quickly and easily metabolized and absorbed and does not deposit as fat. Each serving provides 4669mg pure MCTs (70% C-8 & 30% C-10) and 216mg pure dietary nitrates.
Key Benefits
- Instant energy.
- Supports healthy lipid metabolism.
- Supports appetite control and helps manage weight.
- Supports athletic performance by meeting high-energy demands
- Helps improve energy, stamina, and extended exercise endurance.
- Promotes efficient oxygen uptake and supports respiratory health.
Ingredient Information
- Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Powder Standardized to 70% MCT - 6.67g
- Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) Extract Standardized to 6.5% Dietary Nitrates - 3.33g
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MCT plays a role in lowering weight and decreasing metabolic syndrome, abdominal obesity, and inflammation. MCT provides about 8.3 calories per gram of MCT. Because of their reduced chain length, MCTs are more rapidly absorbed by the body and more quickly metabolized as fuel. The result of this accelerated metabolic conversion is that instead of being stored as fat, the calories contained in MCTs are very efficiently converted into fuel for immediate use by organs and muscles [3].
MCTs are thus a good choice for anyone who has increased energy needs, such as following major surgery, during normal or stunted growth, to enhance athletic performance, and to counteract the decreased energy production that results from aging.
Beetroot extract is rich in dietary nitrates that help with blood flow to muscles while supporting oxygen uptake in the muscles. We use a standardized beetroot extract developed to support endurance & performance and it provides a high concentration of natural dietary nitrate. It is manufactured using a proprietary process to obtain a high-potency extract with minimal oxalate content. Beetroots are naturally low in calories and are a great source of nutrients, including fiber, folate, and vitamin C. They also contain nitrates and pigments that may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance.
References:
3. Ward Dean, “Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs). Beneficial Effect on Energy, athlerosclerosis and Aging,” Nutrition Review.org – April 22, 2013. https://nutritionreview.org/2013/04/medium-chain-triglycerides-mcts/
The easy-to-mix powder blends easily into hot & cold beverages. It is keto-friendly, vegan, and unflavoured, and no added sugar supplement.
Mode of Action:
1. Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs):
- Increases fat oxidation and energy expenditure. A study showed that MCT supplement given to athletes raised their serum concentration of fatty acids and enhance their oxidation rate, and the oxidation rate reached 72% thus showing that MCT is an alternative source of energy for exercising [2].
- Increases mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism under high-temperature conditions. A study indicates that receptor gamma coactivator 1 alpha (PGC-1α), a key regulator of energy metabolism and mitochondrial membrane ATP synthase (ATP5α) was significantly upregulated by MCT. A significant increase in protein levels of PGC-1α and ATP5α was also observed. These indicate that MCT improves skeletal muscle function through mitochondrial biogenesis & metabolism under high-temperature conditions [1]. Increased mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism is mediated through the activation of Akt and AMPK signaling pathways [1].
- Has glycogen-sparing action due to oxidation of fat. A single study demonstrated a positive effect of MCT supplementation. After intake of 45 grams of MCT, there was a proven reduction of glycogen oxidation rate, thus sparing muscle glycogen [2].
- Aid appetite control and weight management. Enhance thermogenesis and contribute to enhanced metabolism to burn more calories. A number of studies support the benefits of using MCTs in weight loss programs to boost energy levels and increase fatty acid metabolism to aid in reducing fat deposits and producing ketone bodies. Ketones are also one of the two substances that the brain can utilize for energy [3].
- Supports healthy lipid metabolism and prevents metabolic derangements. MCTs reduce levels of cholesterol in the liver and other tissues. MCTs have also been reported to act as antioxidants and reduce tissue requirements for Vitamin E [3].
- It fuels physical exertion. MCTs are beneficial for fueling physical exertion, given their high energy density content, rapid rate of absorption, and quick metabolic conversion into cellular energy [3]. It is mobilized in the post-exercise recovery phase to rebuild muscles and prevent the breakdown of proteins that can occur when the body is putting a maximum demand on the body’s energy reserves [3].
2. Dietary Nitrates from Beetroot Extract:
- Once ingested, dietary nitrates are converted to nitrite and then to bioactive Nitric Oxide (NO) in tissues and blood under physiological hypoxia. Increased levels of NO in tissues and peripheral circulation results in vasodilation which increases blood flow and improved oxygen transport to muscles during exercise. NO also improves mitochondrial biogenesis, and glucose uptake in muscle, and enhances muscle contraction and relaxation processes. NO reduces oxygen consumption during submaximal exercise [4].
- It is known that NO has an important role in the adaptation processes under hypoxic conditions, the vasodilatory effects of NO may favor oxygen delivery, and supplementation with beetroot juice could be effective in reducing the ergolytic effects of hypoxia on cardiorespiratory endurance [4].
References:
1. Wang Y, Liu Z, Han Y, Xu J, Huang W, Li Z. Medium Chain Triglycerides enhances exercise endurance through the increased mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism. PLoS One. 2018 Feb 8;13(2):e0191182. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191182. PMID: 29420554; PMCID: PMC5805166.
2. Gomes, Rodrigo Vitasovic, and Marcelo Saldanha Aoki. "Does medium chain triglyceride play an ergogenic role in endurance exercise performance?." Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte 9 (2003): 162-168.
3. Ward Dean, “Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs). Beneficial Effect on Energy, athlerosclerosis and Aging,” Nutrition Review.org – April 22, 2013. https://nutritionreview.org/2013/04/medium-chain-triglycerides-mcts/
4. Domínguez, Raúl, et al. "Effects of beetroot juice supplementation on cardiorespiratory endurance in athletes. A systematic review." Nutrients 9.1 (2017): 43.
5. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mct-oils
Will MCT oil cause weight gain?
MCT oil does not cause weight gain. Research shows that MCT oil powder can actually aid weight loss. Because the MCT is used up as energy almost immediately, your body is less likely to store it as body fat. MCT consumption can also help control appetite by promoting a sense of fullness, and other studies show that MCT may boost your metabolism, helping you burn fat and calories at a more efficient rate.
What time can Unived’s MCT Beet – 216™ be consumed?
You may use Unived’s MCT Beet – 216™ as a morning drink that can replace your cup of coffee for a boost of focus and mental clarity, to your pre-workout, for even more clean energy, or as an afternoon ‘pick-me-up’ as it gives instant energy. It tastes great when mixed with hot water but you can also use cold water.
Are there any side effects of using MCT?
If you are new to MCT, it may result in slight nausea or gastric discomfort for beginners if consumed in large quantities or on empty stomach. This can be minimized or eliminated by starting with very small doses several times daily, and increasing the dose as tolerated.
Is this product for the keto diet or can also be taken without it?
Most people can benefit from adding Unived’s MCT Beet–216™ to their diet, regardless of whether or not they are following a ketogenic diet. While those on a keto diet, supplement with MCT oil in order to support the production of ketones in the body. However, the benefits of MCT oil, like easy digestion and absorption, energy supply, sharpened focus, improve cognitive ability, help with weight management, and heart and gut health are available to everyone.
What does C-8 and C-10 mean in the MCT?
MCT oil is a highly concentrated source of medium-chain triglycerides. It's man-made via a process called fractionation. This involves extracting and isolating the MCTs from coconut or palm kernel oil. MCT oils generally contain either caprylic acid (C8), or capric acid (C10), or a combination of the two. Caprylic acid has a chain contains of 8 carbon atoms and Capric acid has chain length of 10 carbon atoms. Unived’s MCT Beet-216 contain MCT derived from 100% virgin coconut oil with both Caprylic acid (C-8) and Capric acid (C-10).
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This has become my morning beverage before my run or workout... Good to start off the day....... Scoop it.... Mix with hot water..... Sip it....
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It tastes different and for me, it took me a while to develop the taste but now it my go to evening coffee replacement. Tastes much better with Hot water as advised. Must try .. :-)
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SUGGESTED USE
Mix one scoop in 8 fl oz (250ml) of water, smoothie or your favourite beverages, stir until dissolved. You may use this as a morning drink which can replace your cup of coffee, or as an afternoon pick-me-up. It tastes great when mixed with hot water, but you can also use cold water.