Coconut Oil 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Coconut Oil 1000 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
Coconut Oil 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Finest Nutrition with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin and hair care, source of dietary fats (mcts), hydration with coconut water.Based on those ingredients, 348 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic 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 1000 mg by Finest Nutrition
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Finest Nutrition Coconut Oil 1000 mg is a softgel capsule containing eight active ingredients — all fatty acids naturally present in coconut oil. The main ones we have safety and effectiveness data for are caprylic acid, lauric acid, and oleic acid.
The product also contains several inactive ingredients (gelatin capsule, medium-chain triglycerides, vegetable glycerin, and titanium dioxide) that serve as fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for coconut oil's fatty acids is mixed and modest. Oleic acid — one component of this product — is possibly effective for high cholesterol and heart disease risk, based on research with olive oil diets.
Caprylic acid and lauric acid have been studied for epilepsy, tremor, bronchitis, colds, cold sores, and vaginal yeast infections, but the evidence is too thin to rate them as effective for any of these uses. We don't hold effectiveness data for the other fatty acids in this product.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Caprylic acid appears generally well tolerated in the short term, with mild abdominal discomfort and taste changes most common; dizziness, headache, and fatigue have been reported rarely. Lauric acid, a saturated fat, raises both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, though not as much as trans fats, and nausea may occur with very fast infusion but the rate with normal oral use is unknown.
Overall, coconut oil fatty acids are fine in food amounts, but concentrated supplement doses are less well studied. For pregnancy, lauric acid is rated likely safe, but safety data for caprylic acid and oleic acid at supplement levels is insufficient — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) — caprylic acid may lower your blood pressure further. Also flag diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), NSAIDs like ibuprofen, and blood thinners like warfarin, as caprylic acid and oleic acid may change how they work in your body.
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 may be worth considering if you're interested in the fatty acids found in coconut oil, though the evidence for most of its claimed uses is weak. If you take blood pressure medication, diabetes medication, blood thinners, or NSAIDs, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — caprylic acid and oleic acid may affect how these drugs work.
Pregnant or nursing mothers should talk it over with their doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 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
General information
Key facts about Coconut Oil 1000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Finest Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 31191715129 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 239914 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Finest Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Stearic Acid | 16 mg | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 25 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 Gram(s) | 12% |
| Total Fat | 2.5 Gram(s) | 4% |
| Caprylic Acid | 92 mg | -- |
| Capric Acid | 90 mg | -- |
| Lauric Acid | 880 mg | -- |
| Linoleic Acid | 16 mg | -- |
| Oleic Acid | 100 mg | -- |
| Protein | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Palmitic Acid | 120 mg | -- |
| Myristic Acid | 280 mg | -- |
| organic Coconut Oil | 2000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide
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General Statements
Healthy nutrition
100% Satisfaction guaranteed with all Walgreens products or your money back.
Formula
Coconut Oil 1000 mg per softgel with Lauric Acid Essential fatty acids
Provides essential fatty acids Contains medium chain triglycerides Healthy nutrition with Lauric Acid
Coconuts are enjoyed in tropical regions around the world as a delectable fruit. Now you can enjoy the benefits of Coconut Oil in a convenient softgel. Along with essential fatty acids, this product contains medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs). MCTs are oxidized differently in the body than other fats, making Coconut Oil a readily available energy source.
Formulation
Natural energy source
No yeast, no wheat, no gluten, no milk or milk derivatives, no lactose, no sugar, no preservatives, no soy, no artificial flavor, no sodium.
Gluten free
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
As a dietary supplement for adults, take two (2) softgels twice daily with the meals of your choice.
Storage
Store at room temperature, tightly closed.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Walgreen Co.
Precautions
Warnings Use only if inner seal is not broken or missing.
If you are pregnant, nursing a baby or considering becoming pregnant, ask a doctor before using this product. If you take a prescription medication or have any medical condition, consult a physician before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
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Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Finest Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Finest Nutrition
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 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.
Protein
Organic Coconut Oil
Interacts with86 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...
Organic Coconut Oil monograph & interactions- › Stearic Acid
- › Caprylic Acid
- › Capric Acid
- › Lauric Acid
- › Linoleic Acid
- › Oleic Acid
- › Palmitic Acid
- › Myristic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Finest Nutrition Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Finest Nutrition Coconut Oil 1000 mg contains several fatty acids, and two of them have documented interactions with medications.
Caprylic acid carries the most serious concern: it may increase the risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs), a Moderate-severity interaction. It may also increase blood levels of blood thinners like warfarin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen), both Moderate-severity interactions based on lab research — though these effects haven't been seen in humans yet.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Oleic acid may increase the effects of diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), a Moderate-severity interaction seen in preliminary research with diets rich in olive oil. Altogether, these interactions span 348 individual medications.
We could not check several other ingredients in this product — Stearic Acid, Capric Acid, Linoleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, and Myristic Acid — because we hold no data for them. Lauric Acid was checked and shows no interactions documented in our data, though that is not a guarantee none exist.
If you take blood pressure medication, a blood thinner, diabetes medication, or NSAIDs, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Coconut Oil 1000 mg interact with 348 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Coconut Oil 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Coconut Oil
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acarbose interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Acetohexamide interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Albiglutide interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Ammonium Chloride interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Oleic AcidAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, oleic acid might increase the effects of antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Oleic Acid + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionOrganic Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Coconut Oil + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aprocitentan interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Coconut Oil 1000 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Coconut Oil 1000 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 Coconut Oil
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Coconut Oil 1000 mg, from the product label.
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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil 1000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Coconut
Interacts with 86 drugsCoconut 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 → Herb & supplement monographCaprylic Acid
Interacts with 262 drugsCaprylic 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 monographLauric 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 → Herb & supplement monographOleic Acid
Interacts with 86 drugsOleic acid is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found mainly in olive oil, canola oil, avocados, and nuts. As part of a Mediterranean-style diet, it is widely viewed as a healthier replace...
Read the full Oleic Acid monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Coconut Oil 1000 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 42 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Lauric Acid 8 references
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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