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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