LiFT

LiFT® stands for Lipid Fuel Technology. It is a supplement designed to provide rapid energy to muscles, similar to carbohydrates, but with a higher caloric density. LiFT® utilizes structured lipids known as medium- and long-chain triglycerides (MLCTs) to achieve this effect.

MLCTs are structured lipids combining medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and long-chain triglycerides (LCTs). MCTs are rapidly absorbed and transported directly to the liver, where they are quickly metabolized for energy. LCTs provide a more sustained energy release. The combination in MLCTs ensures both immediate and prolonged energy availability.

Traditionally, lipids have been associated with providing slow energy, making them unsuitable for fueling exercise. One of the main challenges lies in the requirement of a slow transporter for fatty acids to enter the mitochondria, where they can be utilized as a fuel source. However, medium chain fatty acids (MCFA) do not rely on this transporter. MCTs, which are lipids composed of medium chain fatty acids, are typically processed in the liver by our bodies.

LiFT, on the other hand, is a highly innovative structured lipid that contains medium chain fatty acids. The unique structure of LiFT deceives the body into perceiving these lipids as regular (long-chain) lipids and directs them to peripheral tissues, such as muscle cells. This enables the medium chain fatty acids to deliver fast energy. For a more comprehensive understanding of the science behind LiFT, we invite you to explore our detailed whitepaper on the subject.

Yes, carbohydrate consumption is still necessary, especially for higher intensity efforts. While LiFT provides an additional energy source, as the intensity increases, more carbohydrates and muscle glycogen are utilized as fuel in the muscles. For low-intensity fasted training, LiFT alone can be a beneficial strategy. However, for higher intensity training, racing, or competition, the best approach is to combine carbohydrate supplementation with LiFT.

LiFT has shown benefits across various sports with an endurance aspect. This includes endurance-focused sports like cycling, triathlon, and long-distance running, as well as sports that combine endurance with interval efforts, such as soccer or motocross. However, for activities requiring pure power or sprint efforts, LiFT may not be the optimal strategy for fueling the high-intensity performance. Nevertheless, LiFT can still be utilized to aid in recovery speed, particularly in terms of muscle glycogen replenishment.

Ketones are produced by the liver when breaking down lipids, but the benefits of exogenous ketones remain inconclusive. During fasting, ketones can serve as an extra fuel source, while in a fed state, our bodies prefer carbohydrates. LiFT aligns with the body's natural energy selection process but delivers faster energy by bypassing the rate-limiting factor for using lipids as fuel. Find more details in our comprehensive whitepaper on LiFT, delving deep into the science.

MCTs and LiFT are completely different due to their distinctive absorption mechanisms. MCTs are metabolized rapidly in the liver without significant levels of MCFAs reaching peripheral tissues like muscle cells. LiFT harnesses the benefits of MCTs but avoids their drawbacks. It offers a unique advantage by delivering the MCTs directly to the muscle tissue, where they can be efficiently utilized for energy production. For a more in-depth understanding of LiFT and its scientific principles, we encourage you to explore our comprehensive whitepaper on the subject.

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