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Coconut Oil 1000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Totally Products

Softgel Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Coconut Oil 1000 is a dietary supplement by Totally Products 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 virgin Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coconut Oil 1000 by Totally Products

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

Coconut Oil 1000 contains a single active ingredient: virgin coconut oil, the oil pressed from coconut meat. The softgel capsule also holds gelatin, glycerin, and purified water as inactive ingredients to hold the oil and form the capsule.

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

This is a single-ingredient Coconut product and its label doesn't state a use — see Coconut'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 on coconut oil doesn't establish reliable proof that it works for diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, or lichen planus — all rated as having insufficient reliable evidence. That doesn't mean it doesn't work, only that well-designed studies strong enough to confirm an effect aren't in our current data.

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 is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The main safety concern is allergic reaction — coconut can trigger anything from hives to a severe reaction called anaphylaxis, especially in people with a known hypersensitivity to coconut or tree pollen.

If you've never had coconut before, you should be aware of this risk. While coconut as a food is fine, the safety facts note that high-dose supplements of coconut haven't been well studied, so you should check with your doctor before taking concentrated supplement doses like this one.

Coconut oil is likely safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding based on available data.

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, check your exact medications on this page before starting — coconut oil may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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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.

If you take diabetes medication, clear this with your doctor or pharmacist first — coconut oil may affect your blood sugar. If you have a tree nut or coconut allergy, avoid it entirely.

For anyone else without allergies or diabetes medication concerns, this supplement is generally well tolerated, though the evidence that it works for any specific condition isn't established yet.

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 18, 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 Oil 1000, straight from the product label.

Brand Totally Products
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 294200
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coconut Oil 1000 by Totally Products, 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)
IngredientAmount% DV
virgin Coconut Oil1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

How to use One softgel, taken 1 to 2 times daily with meal as a dietary supplement, as directed by a health care professional.

Precautions

Caution Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.

Warning: Allergen warning: Contains soy (lecithin)

Please keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if outer seal is broken or damaged.

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.

General Statements

Please recycle.

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA

Formulation

For weight loss All natural Fast dissolving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

See for yourself

Coconut Oil 1000 by Totally Products label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coconut Oil 1000 by Totally Products

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 Amounts shown are per serving.

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...

Virgin Coconut Oil monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Coconut Oil 1000 by Totally Products Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Coconut Oil 1000 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.

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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Coconut Oil 1000, from the product label.

Totally Products

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Name
Totally Products LLC
Street Address
1835 E Hallandale Bch Blvd suite 425
City
Hallandale
State
FL
ZipCode
33009
Phone Number
800-924-0710
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Coconut Oil 1000 by Totally Products: Common Questions

Does Coconut Oil 1000 by Totally Products interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coconut Oil 1000 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 1000 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.
Do I need to worry about this if I take diabetes medication?
Yes — animal research suggests coconut oil might increase insulin levels or lower blood sugar on its own, so combined with your diabetes drug, there's a Minor-severity theoretical risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medication before you start.
Can I take this if I have a tree nut allergy?
You should be very cautious. Although coconut is botanically a stone fruit, it's grouped with tree nuts for allergen labeling in the US, and coconut can cause allergic reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in people with hypersensitivity. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Is coconut oil safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Based on available data, coconut oil is rated likely safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. That said, if you're pregnant or nursing and want to take a concentrated supplement, it's smart to confirm with your doctor first.
What are the most common side effects?
Coconut oil is generally well tolerated by mouth. Allergic reactions — including hives and in rare cases anaphylaxis — are the main adverse effect, particularly in people with coconut hypersensitivity.
Does this actually work for weight loss or cholesterol?
The evidence we have doesn't establish reliable proof that coconut oil works for obesity or high cholesterol. Both are rated insufficient reliable evidence, so we can't confirm an effect from the studies we hold.
What's in this besides the coconut oil?
The capsule is made of gelatin and holds glycerin and purified water along with the coconut oil — these are inactive ingredients (excipients) that form the softgel and don't provide a therapeutic effect.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil 1000’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coconut Oil 1000'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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