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This randomized, double-blind, crossover study examined the ketogenic effects of a single intake of milk protein\u2013coated MCT (coated MCT) in healthy adults. Participants ingested 6 g of coated MCT or untreated MCT. Then, we measured the blood levels of ketone bodies and medium-chain fatty acids and gastrointestinal symptoms up to 6 h later. The coating treatment did not significantly affect the area under the curve of change in blood total ketone bodies (TKB) (primary outcome) (\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&gt;\u20090.05). Meanwhile, the maximum concentration of changes in TKB, \u03b2-hydroxybutyrate, acetoacetate, and octanoic acid (secondary outcome) was significantly higher in coated MCT than in untreated MCT (\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Furthermore, TKB positively correlated with octanoic acid (\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Both coated and untreated MCT showed mild gastrointestinal symptoms, with no significant difference observed between the groups (\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&gt;\u20090.05). Coated MCT may enhance the ketogenic effect and can be safely consumed. 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