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Coconut MCT Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients

Coconut MCT Oil 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 Coconut MCT Oil 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

Coconut MCT Oil is a dietary supplement by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients with 4 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 Coconut MCT Oil by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Medium Chain Triglycerides” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (4.75 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains three active fatty acids that fall under the category of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs): caprylic acid, capric acid, and lauric acid. These are short-chain fats your body can absorb and use quickly for energy.

There are no inactive ingredients listed in this formulation.

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: nutrition for brain and cognitive performance.
  • We looked for evidence on: cognitive decline, memory, brain health, mental focus.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that any of these ingredients work for the conditions listed in research — epilepsy, essential tremor, bronchitis, vaginal yeast infections, cold, or genital herpes all carry ratings of insufficient evidence. That doesn't mean the product won't help you; it means the scientific data we have isn't strong enough yet to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid Lauric 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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Caprylic acid is generally well tolerated short-term when taken by mouth, though some people report mild stomach discomfort or a change in taste. A small number have reported mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue.

Lauric acid can cause nausea in some cases. Because caprylic acid's safety at supplement doses hasn't been well studied, you should talk with your doctor before taking it.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding: lauric acid is rated likely safe during pregnancy. Caprylic acid's safety in pregnancy is not established, and its safety while nursing is unknown — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid Lauric 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 2 matched ingredients 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 this product, double-check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take blood pressure medications, NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen), or warfarin. These are the medication types with documented moderate interactions with caprylic acid in this product.

We cannot check capric acid, so mention this product to your healthcare provider when you review your medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This MCT oil product might appeal to you if you're looking for a quick-energy fat source and don't take blood pressure medications, NSAIDs, or warfarin. If you do take any of those, or if you have questions about whether it's right for your health situation, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

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 Coconut MCT Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients
Barcode (UPC) 016055500082
Net contents 16 Fluid Ounce(s); 473 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 268335
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coconut MCT Oil by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients, 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:
5 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
5 mL
Servings per container
96
UPC/BARCODE
016055500082
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories30 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates0 Gram(s)--
Sugar0 Gram(s)--
Total Fat5 Gram(s)8%
Saturated Fat5 Gram(s)25%
Medium Chain Triglycerides4.75 Gram(s)--
Caprylic Acid0 NP--
Capric Acid0 NP--
Lauric Acid0 NP--
Calories from Fat30 Calorie(s)--

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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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Shake well

Directions: Adults take 1 teaspoon up to 3 times daily. May be taken alone or mixed with your favorite beverage. For best results, take before exercise. MCT oil may be used as a substitute for conventional oils in salad dressings, sauces or cooking as a source of beneficial fatty acids. Not recommended for frying due to low boiling point.

Formula

Studies reveal that the medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) like the ones in coconut oil (MCT) have shown promise in providing nutrition for the brain. Superior nutrition improves cognitive performance. This nutritional food sourced coconut oil is most beneficial when used as a dietary supplement according to directions and in conjunction with a plant-based diet and active lifestyle.

Whole food complex

Formulation

This product is wheat, gluten, soy, yeast and dairy free.

Vegetarian safe

Gluten, wheat, soy, yeast & dairy free

Standardized to 95%

Precautions

Caution: Pregnant and nursing women should check dosage with their healthcare professional.

Keep out of reach of children.

Contains: Tree nut (coconut).

For dietary supplement use only.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Manufactured with renewable energy

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Coconut MCT Oil by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients label

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Coconut MCT Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coconut MCT Oil by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size5 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container96 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.

Sugar

0 Gram(s) per serving

Medium Chain Triglycerides

4.75 Gram(s) per serving
Interaction report

Coconut MCT Oil by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients Drug Interactions

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262Drugs
262 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Caprylic Acid 262

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Coconut MCT Oil interact with 262 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 4 ingredients in Coconut MCT Oil 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 Coconut MCT Oil 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 Coconut MCT Oil, from the product label.

Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients

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Name
Life Line Foods
Street Address
PO BOX 949
City
Pikeville
State
TN
ZipCode
37367
Phone Number
1-800-216-3231
Web Address
http://www.buriedtreasureln.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Coconut MCT Oil by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients: Common Questions

Does Coconut MCT Oil by Buried Treasure Liquid Nutrients interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coconut MCT Oil 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?
Coconut MCT Oil contains 4 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.
Is this product safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Lauric acid is likely safe in pregnancy. Caprylic acid's safety during pregnancy is not established, and its safety while breastfeeding is unknown. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you before you take it if you're pregnant or nursing.
What side effects might I notice from caprylic acid?
Most commonly, mild stomach discomfort or a change in taste perception. A small number of people have reported mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Short-term use appears to be well tolerated overall.
Can lauric acid affect my cholesterol?
Lauric acid is a saturated fat that can raise both total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol, but it also raises HDL (good) cholesterol, so it may not increase heart disease risk as much as trans fats do. It doesn't appear to affect triglycerides.
Does this product work for colds or the flu?
The scientific evidence we hold isn't strong enough to say whether lauric acid helps with colds, bronchitis, or herpes. That doesn't mean it won't help you — just that we don't have reliable data on it yet.
What's in this product besides the three fatty acids?
This formulation contains no added inactive ingredients like fillers or binders — just the three active medium chain triglycerides.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Coconut MCT Oil’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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid is a medium-to-long-chain saturated fatty acid found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and breast milk. It is studied for possible antimicrobial and skin benefits, but solid human...

Read the full Lauric Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coconut MCT Oil'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 13 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 →

Lauric Acid 8 references
  1. Brown KE, Leong K, Huang CH, et al. Gelatin/chondroitin 6-sulfate microspheres for the delivery of therapeutic proteins to the joint. Arthritis Rheum 1998;41:2185-95. PubMed
  2. de Roos N, Schouten E, Katan M. Consumption of a solid fat rich in lauric acid results in a more favorable serum lipid profile in healthy men and women than consumption of a solid fat rich in trans-fatty acids. J Nutr 2001;131;242-5. PubMed
  3. Temme EH, Mensink RP, Hornstra G. Comparison of the effects of diets enriched in lauric, palmitic, or oleic acids on serum lipids and lipoproteins in healthy women and men. Am J Clin Nutr 1996;63:897-903. PubMed
  4. Denke MA, Grundy SM. Comparison of effects of lauric acid and palmitic acid on plasma lipids and lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 1992;56:895-8. PubMed
  5. Tholstrup T, Marckmann P, Vessby B, Sandstrom B. Effect of fats high in individual saturated fatty acids on plasma lipoprotein[a] levels in young healthy men. J Lipid Res 1995;36;1447-52. DOI
  6. Francois CA, Connor SL, Wander RC, Connor WE. Acute effects of dietary fatty acids on the fatty acids of human milk. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;67:301-8. PubMed
  7. Tholstrup T, Marckmann P, Jespersen J, Sandstrom B. Fat high in stearic acid favorably affects blood lipids and factor VII coagulant activity in comparison with fats high in palmitic acid or high in myristic and lauric acids. Am J Clin Nutr 1994;59:371-7. PubMed
  8. McVeay C, Fitzgerald PCE, Ullrich SS, Steinert RE, Horowitz M, Feinle-Bisset C. Effects of intraduodenal administration of lauric acid and L-tryptophan, alone and combined, on gut hormones, pyloric pressures, and energy intake in healthy men. Am J Clin Nu PubMed

See these in context on the Lauric Acid monograph →

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