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Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NFH

Coconut MCT Oil 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 Coconut MCT Oil 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

Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored is a dietary supplement by NFH 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 Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored by NFH

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

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • “Medium-Chain Triglycerides” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (13 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product has 2 active ingredients: caprylic acid and capric acid, both medium-chain fatty acids derived from coconut oil. Medium-chain triglycerides (the MCTs in the name) are a blend of these and similar fatty acids that your body breaks down and uses quickly for energy.

The product also contains coconut oil as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Caprylic Acid product and its label doesn't state a use — see Caprylic Acid's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish that caprylic acid works for epilepsy or essential tremor — the data is insufficient to rate it reliably for either condition. We hold no effectiveness information for capric acid or the overall MCT blend in this product.

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 haven't been studied as thoroughly — the safety data advises caution unless your doctor approves. Short-term oral use seems well tolerated; the most common side effects are mild abdominal discomfort and changes in taste.

Rarely, people have reported mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Caprylic acid does occur naturally in breast milk, but concentrated supplement safety during lactation isn't established, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing before taking this product.

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 this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners like warfarin, blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs — caprylic acid may theoretically increase their blood levels or blood-pressure-lowering effects, though these effects haven't been confirmed in humans.

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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 is a straightforward MCT oil product, generally well tolerated for short-term use. If you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — caprylic acid may theoretically affect how these work.

Pregnant or nursing women should confirm it's okay with their own healthcare provider before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2023.

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 Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand NFH
Barcode (UPC) 856711211897
Net contents 16.9 Fluid Ounce(s); 500 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 273609
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), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored by NFH, 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
33
UPC/BARCODE
856711211897
IngredientAmount% DV
Trans Fat0 Gram(s)--
Cholesterol0 Gram(s)--
Total Fat14 Gram(s)19%
Caprylic Acid8.4 Gram(s)60%
Capric Acid5.6 Gram(s)40%
Saturated Fat14 Gram(s)70%
Calories130 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat130 Calorie(s)--
Medium-Chain Triglycerides13 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Coconut Oil MCT

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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.
Formula

Coconut MCT oil is a source of healthy fats 'medium chain triglycerides'. The shorter chain length of MCTs enable them to be rapidly broken down and absorbed into the body making them an excellent and healthy energy source. MCTs support management of weight and body composition and help boost energy.

Coconut MCT oil is vegan and non-GMO, providing 60% caprylic acid (C8) and 40% capric acid (C10), and is ideal for ketogenic and paleo diets.

60% caprylic acid 41% capric acid

Formulation

Coconut MCT oil is vegan and non-GMO, providing 60% caprylic acid (C8) and 40% capric acid (C10), and is ideal for ketogenic and paleo diets.

Contains no: Gluten, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, starch, or sugar.

Color and smell may vary from one lot to another.

Gluten free

Vegan

Non-GMO

Made in Canada

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Easily add to your coffee, shakes, smoothies, salad dressings and meals!

Directions for use: Coffee. Dressing. Shake. Cooking.

Storage

Keep in a cool and 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.

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Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored by NFH label

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Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored by NFH

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 container33 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.

Medium-Chain Triglycerides

13 Gram(s) per serving

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

Interaction report

Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored by NFH 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 Unflavored interact with 262 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Coconut MCT Oil 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 Coconut MCT Oil 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 Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored, from the product label.

NFH

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Name
NFH - Nutritional Fundamentals for Health, Inc.
Street Address
351 Rue Joseph-Carrier
City
Vaudreuil
State
QC
ZipCode
J7V 5V5
Phone Number
1 866 510-3123
Web Address
nfh.ca
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Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored by NFH: Common Questions

Does Coconut MCT Oil Unflavored by NFH interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coconut MCT Oil 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?
Coconut MCT Oil 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 are MCTs, and why are they in this product?
MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) are fatty acids your body breaks down and uses quickly for energy. Caprylic and capric acid are the two MCT types in this oil — they're naturally present in coconut.
Will this help with epilepsy or tremor?
We don't have strong evidence that it does. The data on caprylic acid for epilepsy or essential tremor is too thin to say it works reliably. Talk to your doctor about whether it might fit your situation.
What side effects might I get?
Most people tolerate it well short-term. Mild abdominal discomfort and changes in taste are the most common side effects. Rarely, some people report dizziness, headache, or fatigue.
Is it safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but concentrated supplement safety during pregnancy or nursing isn't established. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Can I take this if I'm on blood thinners or blood pressure medication?
Not without checking first. Caprylic acid may theoretically raise blood levels of warfarin and similar drugs, or lower blood pressure further — effects that haven't been confirmed in humans but are worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Coconut MCT Oil 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

Coconut MCT Oil 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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