These two specific MCTs have tremendous potential health benefits for dogs. Caprylic acid (C8) provides an essential alternative source of fuel for the brain when it is metabolized into ketones. Ketones are easier for the body to break down than glucose, which is valuable since glucose metabolism in the brain slows down as dogs age. Capric acid (C10) provides energy to cells and can help boost immunity. As a rule, the shorter the carbon chain, the easier it is for the body to process.
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