Medium-chain triglycerides are lipid molecules that are more readily absorbed and oxidized than most lipids. This unique property of medium-chain fats has an important role in the treatment of a number of digestive disorders, especially fat malabsorption, and in optimizing nutritional status.

Medium-chain triglycerides are helpful in the treatment of certain digestive disorders, where medium-chain triglycerides are primarily used to reduce fat malabsorption and serve as a source of calories to optimize nutritional status.