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C8-Max Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Zenwise Health

C8-Max Unflavored label
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Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking C8-Max Unflavored against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

C8-Max Unflavored is a dietary supplement by Zenwise Health with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for candida and yeast overgrowth, gut health support, antimicrobial.Based on those ingredients, 262 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Caprylic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of C8-Max Unflavored by Zenwise Health

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Medium Chain Triglycerides” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

C8-Max Unflavored contains a single active ingredient: caprylic acid, an 8-carbon fatty acid. The product also contains medium chain triglycerides, which are a blend of fatty acids.

Caprylic acid is a naturally occurring fat found in coconut oil and palm oil.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: clean fuel to support body and mind performance.
  • We looked for evidence on: energy, cognition, metabolism.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for caprylic acid in epilepsy and essential tremor is insufficient to establish that it works — we don't have reliable studies backing either use. If you're considering it for one of those reasons, talk with your doctor about whether the current evidence supports it for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Caprylic acid is generally recognized as safe in food amounts, but supplement doses are less well studied. Short-term oral use seems well tolerated; most commonly reported side effects are mild abdominal discomfort and changes in taste.

Rarely, dizziness, headache, and fatigue have been reported. Because safety data at supplement doses is limited, avoid this product unless your doctor approves.

If you're breastfeeding, caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but the safety of concentrated supplement doses is unknown — use caution and check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Caprylic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 262 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking C8-Max Unflavored, double-check with us or your pharmacist if you take warfarin (Coumadin) or other blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen — all carry Moderate-severity interaction concerns with caprylic acid.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is a single-ingredient supplement of caprylic acid with documented Moderate-severity interactions involving blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, and NSAIDs. If you take any of those medications, check your exact prescriptions with the tool below before using it.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether supplement-dose caprylic acid is right for you, especially given limited safety data at higher doses.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about C8-Max Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand Zenwise Health
Barcode (UPC) 856521007673
Net contents 32 Fluid Ounce(s); 946 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 229347
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for C8-Max Unflavored by Zenwise Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Servings per container
63
UPC/BARCODE
856521007673
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories130 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat130 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat14 Gram(s)22%
Carbohydrates0 Gram(s)--
Caprylic Acid14 Gram(s)--
Saturated Fat14 Gram(s)70%
Medium Chain Triglycerides0 NP--

Other ingredients: Caprylic Acid

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

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Fuel the body, support the mind

For exclusive product offers, join our VIP Club at: www.zenwisehealth.com

Formula

Zenwise Health C8-Max MCT oil features sustainable coconut-derived caprylic acid (C8) a powerful medium-chain triglyceride that provides clean fuel to support the body and mind for peak performance.

Caprylic acid C8-Max 100% coconut MCT oil

Keto friendly

Kosher & Halal friendly

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Consume 1 tablespoon of C8-Max mct oil 1-3 times daily.

Formulation

Supports digestive motility & balanced cholesterol levels Promotes healthy metabolism & weight management Delivers a sustained boost of energy Supports cognition for clarity & focus Mixes well with coffees, drinks, & dressings

Focus Energy Weight Digestion Exercise Metabolism booster

Vegan friendly

Gluten free

Product of the Germany

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed the recommended dose.

If you are pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, or have a known medical condition, you should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

If you are pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, or have a known medical condition, you should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Discontinue use immediately if new or worsening symptoms appear.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Allergen: Tree nuts (coconut)

Storage

Store bottle in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice

Third party tested

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C8-Max Unflavored by Zenwise Health label

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C8-Max Unflavored label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in C8-Max Unflavored by Zenwise Health

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container63 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Carbohydrates

0 Gram(s) per serving

Medium Chain Triglycerides

0 NP per serving Form: TG

Other (inactive) ingredients: Caprylic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

C8-Max Unflavored by Zenwise Health Drug Interactions

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262Drugs
262 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Caprylic Acid 262

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in C8-Max Unflavored interact with 262 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in C8-Max Unflavored interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Caprylic Acid

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in C8-Max Unflavored with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Caprylic Acid3 drug types · 262 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that caprylic acid might have positive inotropic effects, resulting in reduced arterial pressure and vascular resistance and increased cardiac output.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)

Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
In vitro research suggests that caprylic acid might displace NSAIDs from binding sites on albumin. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of warfarin.
In vitro research suggests that high doses of caprylic acid might displace warfarin from albumin binding sites. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Caprylic Acid full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for C8-Max Unflavored, from the product label.

Zenwise Health

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Name
Zenwise Health
Street Address
1000 N West Street, Suite 1200-1690
City
Wilmington
State
DE
ZipCode
19801
Phone Number
(800) 940-1972
Web Address
www.zenwisehealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

C8-Max Unflavored by Zenwise Health: Common Questions

Does C8-Max Unflavored by Zenwise Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, C8-Max Unflavored has a known interaction with 262 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
C8-Max Unflavored contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is caprylic acid?
Caprylic acid is an 8-carbon fatty acid found naturally in coconut oil and palm oil. In this product, it's the active ingredient.
What are the most common side effects?
Mild abdominal discomfort and changes in taste perception are the most commonly reported side effects. Some people have rarely reported dizziness, headache, and fatigue. Overall, it seems well tolerated short-term.
Is caprylic acid safe at supplement doses?
It's generally recognized as safe in food, but supplement doses are less well studied. The safety data at higher doses is limited, so your doctor should approve it before you start.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
Caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but we don't have safety data for concentrated supplement doses while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does caprylic acid work for epilepsy or tremor?
The evidence isn't established in our data — we have insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works for either epilepsy or essential tremor. Your doctor can discuss what the current research shows.

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The Full Monographs Behind C8-Max Unflavored’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Caprylic Acid

Interacts with 262 drugs

Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil that is popularly used for yeast overgrowth and gut health. While laboratory studies show it has antimicro...

Read the full Caprylic Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

C8-Max Unflavored's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 5 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Caprylic Acid 5 references
  1. Massolini G, Aubry AF, McGann A, Wainer IW. Determination of the magnitude and enantioselectivity of ligand binding to rat and rabbit serum albumins using immobilized-protein high performance liquid chromatography stationary phases. Biochem Pharmacol 1993 PubMed
  2. Kristev A, Mitkov D, Lukanov Y, Chapkynov P. The effect of octanoic fatty acid on the cardiovascular system of the guinea pig. Cor Vasa 1989;31(4):321-7.
  3. Hayball PF, Holman JW, Nation RL. Influence of octanoic acid on the reversible protein binding of ketorolac enantiomers to human serum albumin (HSA): comparative liquid chromatographic studies using a HSA chiral stationary phase. J Chromatogr B Biomed App PubMed
  4. Noctor TA, Wainer IW, Hage DS. Allosteric and competitive displacement of drugs from human serum albumin by octanoic acid, as revealed by high-performance liquid affinity chromatography, on a human serum albumin-based stationary phase. J Chromatogr 1992;5 PubMed
  5. Voller B, Lines E, McCrossin G, et al. Dose-escalation study of octanoic acid in patients with essential tremor. J Clin Invest. 2016;126(4):1451-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Caprylic Acid monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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