Figure 1.

Study protocol: A single-bowl palatability test system. Three periods of five days each were chosen to evaluate the daily supplementation of one commercially available MCT oil for palatability in terms of acceptance and tolerance in comparison to a control oil. Phase 1 constituted to the reference point where no oil was supplemented, phase 2 included the integration of the oil in the feed, and phase 3 was used to observe any long-term effects of the oil post integration. The oil used in the test was randomized and blinded to all participants except the dispensing study nurse. Relevant data to assess MCT oil as a suitable dietary supplement was collected at four study visits.