Literature Review: Peran Medium Chain-Triglyceride (MCT) dalam Memperbaiki Profil Lipid pada Kondisi Dislipidemia: Literature Review: The Role of Medium Chain-Triglyceride (MCT) in Improving Lipid Profiles in Dyslipidemia

Tsamaroh Azzah Mukarromah (Dietetic Internship Study Program, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia)
Berlian Aurelia Amandha (Dietetic Internship Study Program, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia)
Anggun Rindang Cempaka (Dietetic Internship Study Program, Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia)

Amerta Nutrition
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): AMERTA NUTRITION (Bilingual Edition)

Background: Dyslipidemia is a lipid metabolism disorder that causes changes in plasma lipoprotein function and/or levels of Triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), and High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL). Administration of Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) is a non-pharmacological therapy that effectively improves lipid profiles and reduces the risk of dyslipidemia. Objectives: This study aimed to conduct a literature study regarding the role of MCTs in improving lipid profiles in dyslipidemic conditions. Discussion: MCT has a role in improving the lipid profile. One food source that contains MCT, which has a role in improving total blood cholesterol, TG, and LDL levels, is Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). About 60% of MCFA in VCO consists of 52% lauric acid and 12% myristic acid, which can benefit lipid metabolism. In addition, foods containing MCTs have a role in lowering blood cholesterol levels and reducing TG levels. Not only do they play a role in reducing total cholesterol, TG, and LDL levels, but MCTs also increase HDL concentrations. Conclusions: MCTs have a role in improving lipid profiles in dyslipidemic conditions, namely by increasing HDL levels and lowering TG,  total cholesterol, and LDL levels.