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Medicines medium-chain triglycerides + soya bean oil, refinedQuestion & answer

medium-chain triglycerides + soya bean oil, refined · Medicine question

Why does medium-chain triglycerides + soya bean oil, refined contain two types of fat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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The medium-chain fats provide readily oxidised energy, while the soya-derived long-chain fats provide essential polyunsaturated fatty acids.

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