and caprylic-acid.md. MCT oil is a mix of C8 (caprylic), C10 (capric), and sometimes C12 (lauric acid — which is NOT a true MCT functionally). Pure C8 is the most ketogenic. Brain Octane® (Bulletproof) is 100% C8. Standard MCT oil is usually 60% C8 / 40% C10. --- *Reviewed by the Dose AI Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*
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