ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

MDFAT

Well kiddo, MDFAT stands for "medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides" which is a type of fat that is made up of smaller fat molecules. You see, all fats are made up of smaller molecules called fatty acids but these MDFATs have a special size that makes them easier for our bodies to digest and use as energy.

So, let's imagine that our body is like a car and we need fuel to keep it going. Regular fats are like big pieces of firewood that we need to chop up into smaller pieces before we can use them as fuel. But MDFATs are like little pieces of kindling that we can use right away without having to chop them up first.

Now, these MDFATs can be found in certain foods like coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and dairy products like butter and some cheeses. And sometimes they are even added to other foods like protein powders or certain drinks to give us a quick and easy source of energy.

So, while regular fats are still important for our bodies, these MDFATs are like little rockets that can give us an extra boost when we need it. Pretty cool, huh?