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Coconut Oil 1,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamer Laboratories

Coconut Oil 1,000 mg label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Coconut Oil 1,000 mg 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: Minor

Coconut Oil 1,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamer Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin and hair care, source of dietary fats (mcts), hydration with coconut water.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic virgin Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: organic virgin coconut oil at 1,000 mg per softgel capsule. The capsule itself is an inert shell — it's there just to hold the oil.

Coconut oil is extracted from the meat of coconuts and used as both a food and a supplement ingredient.

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: supports the body's defenses.
  • We looked for evidence on: immune function, antimicrobial activity.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for coconut oil's effectiveness is not yet established in reliable trials. Our data shows insufficient evidence to rate it for diabetes, high cholesterol, weight loss, or lichen planus (a skin condition).

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — just that we don't have enough solid research yet to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coconut

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.

Coconut oil from food is generally well tolerated and safe to eat in normal amounts. However, the safety data we hold advises caution with concentrated supplement doses like this one unless your doctor approves.

The main concern is allergic reaction — coconut can trigger hives, urticaria (allergic skin rash), or in severe cases anaphylaxis in people with coconut or coconut pollen sensitivity. About half of reported coconut allergic reactions involve anaphylaxis, a serious whole-body reaction requiring emergency care.

Pregnancy and lactation: the safety data rates coconut as likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, though anyone considering a high-dose supplement in these periods should discuss it with their doctor or midwife first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coconut

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Coconut.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar), run them through the medication interaction checker on this page before starting this supplement. The minor risk is that coconut may increase your low blood sugar risk.

If you take any other medications, use the search tool below to be sure.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Coconut Oil 1,000 mg might appeal to someone looking for a whole-food supplement, though the evidence for its health claims is still thin. If you take diabetes medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they'll want to watch your blood sugar.

Anyone with a known coconut or tree nut allergy should avoid it entirely. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before adding this to your routine.

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 Nov 24, 2015.

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 Oil 1,000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitamer Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 719985456312
Net contents 50 Vegan Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 24, 2015
DSLD ID 53159
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories, 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:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
719985456312
IngredientAmount% DV
organic virgin Coconut Oil1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one softgel daily with or without food.

General Statements

Coconut oil is a source of lauric acid, a medium chain triglyceride (MCT) that possesses health benefits. In the body, lauric acid is converted into monolaurin, a compound that supports the body's defenses. Monolaurin acts by disrupting the lipid membranes if microorganisms so that the microbes cannot survive and reproduce.

We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity

Supports the body's defenses

Evidence also suggests ingesting MCTs may support healthy triglyceride levels, brain health, and promote satiety.

Formulation

Vegan softgel

Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish.

Suitable for vegans.

Few foods are high in lauric acid, which makes our Coconut Oil Softgel containing organic coconut oil, an easy and convenient means to consume this unique fatty acid.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

General

VL 456-60A

Formula

Few foods are high in lauric acid, which makes our Coconut Oil Softgel containing organic coconut oil, an easy and convenient means to consume this unique fatty acid.

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.

Seals/Symbols

Double Verified Gluten Free

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Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories label

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Coconut Oil 1,000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic virgin Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Coconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses...

Organic virgin Coconut Oil monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories Drug Interactions

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86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic virgin Coconut Oil 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Coconut Oil 1,000 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Coconut Oil 1,000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic virgin Coconut Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Coconut Oil 1,000 mg 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.

organic virgin Coconut Oil1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that coconut milk might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
organic virgin Coconut Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Coconut Oil 1,000 mg, from the product label.

Vitamer Laboratories

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Phone Number
1-888-710-0006
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Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by Vitamer Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coconut Oil 1,000 mg has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Coconut Oil 1,000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data rates coconut as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, this is a concentrated supplement dose, not food. Talk with your doctor or midwife before starting any new supplement in pregnancy or while nursing — they know your full health picture and can give you personalized advice.
Is coconut oil safe if I have a tree nut allergy?
Coconut is botanically a stone fruit, but in the US it's grouped with tree nuts for allergen labeling. If you have a tree nut allergy or any history of allergic reaction to coconut, avoid this product. Even mild reactions can escalate, and coconut allergies can cause anaphylaxis.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate coconut oil well. The main risk is allergic reaction — hives, skin rash, or in severe cases anaphylaxis. If you've never had coconut before, watch for any itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing after your first dose.
Does this actually help with weight loss or cholesterol?
We don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether coconut oil helps with weight loss or high cholesterol. The research so far isn't conclusive either way.
Why does the label say to avoid it unless my doctor approves?
Coconut in food is fine, but this is a high-dose concentrated supplement. The safety studies on large doses like this one are limited, so the data recommends getting your doctor's okay before starting — especially if you have any health conditions or take medications.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil 1,000 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Coconut

Interacts with 86 drugs

Coconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses (like skin moisturizing and hydration) h...

Read the full Coconut monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coconut Oil 1,000 mg'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 10 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.

Coconut 10 references
  1. Teuber SS, Peterson WR. Systemic allergic reaction to coconut (Cocos nucifera) in 2 subjects with hypersensitivity to tree nut and demonstration of cross-reactivity to legumin-like seed storage proteins: new coconut and walnut food allergens. J Allergy Cl PubMed
  2. Rosado A, Fernandez-Rivas M, Gonzalez-Mancebo E, et al. Anaphylaxis to coconut. Allergy 2002;57(2):182-3. PubMed
  3. Karmakar PR, Das A, Chatterjee BP. Placebo-controlled immunotherapy with Cocos nucifera pollen extract. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1994;103(2):194-201. PubMed
  4. Anagnostou K. Coconut Allergy Revisited. Children (Basel). 2017;4(10). pii: E85. PubMed
  5. Cifuentes L, Mistrello G, Amato S, et al. Identification of cross-reactivity between buckwheat and coconut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015;115(6):530-2. PubMed
  6. Michavila Gomez A, Amat Bou M, Gonzalez Cortés MV, Segura Navas L, Moreno Palanques MA, Bartolomé B. Coconut anaphylaxis: Case report and review. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2015;43(2):219-20. PubMed
  7. 21CFR170.3. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services. Updated April 1, 2017. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=170.3
  8. Alatawi KA, Alshubaily FA. Coconut products alleviate hyperglycaemic, hyperlipidimic and nephropathy indices in streptozotocin-induced diabetic wistar rats. Saudi J Biol Sci. 2021;28(8):4224-4231. PubMed
  9. Kruse L, Lor J, Yousif R, Pongracic JA, Fishbein AB. Coconut allergy: Characteristics of reactions and diagnostic predictors in a pediatric tertiary care center. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021;126(5):562-568.
  10. Pathmanandavel K, Kaur N, Joshi P, Ford LS. Anaphylaxis and allergy to coconut: An Australian pediatric case series. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020;8(10):3657-3659. PubMed

See these in context on the Coconut monograph →

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