Coconut Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutraChamps
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Coconut 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
Coconut Oil is a dietary supplement by NutraChamps 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, 348 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic extra 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 by NutraChamps
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
NutraChamps Coconut Oil is a softgel containing 7 ingredients, all fatty acids derived from organic, expeller-pressed, extra virgin coconut oil. The named actives are caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid, and stearic acid — the natural fats that give coconut oil its properties.
The softgel capsule itself is the only inactive ingredient listed.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for coconut oil's claimed uses is limited. Caprylic acid has insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for epilepsy or essential tremor.
Lauric acid similarly lacks solid data for bronchitis, vaginal yeast infections, common cold, or genital herpes. Oleic acid, one of the main components, is rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) and coronary heart disease — the research suggests a diet rich in oleic acid from sources like olive oil may help manage these conditions, though we're talking about eating the fat as part of your diet, not necessarily isolated supplement doses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Caprylic acid is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth in the short term, though some people report mild belly discomfort, taste changes, dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Lauric acid may cause nausea, particularly at high infusion rates, and because it's a saturated fat, large amounts in your diet can raise your total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol — though it also raises HDL cholesterol, so the net heart risk is unclear.
The manufacturers note that food amounts of these acids are generally fine, but supplement-level doses haven't been studied as thoroughly. For pregnancy, lauric acid is rated likely safe, but the safety data for caprylic acid and oleic acid in pregnancy is insufficient — the facts note that concentrated supplements lack good safety data.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking NutraChamps Coconut Oil, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure-lowering medications, diabetes drugs, NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen, or warfarin (Coumadin) — all are affected by fatty acids in this product and could potentially become stronger or less effective.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
NutraChamps Coconut Oil might appeal to you if you're interested in the fatty-acid profile of coconut, particularly for cholesterol or heart health — oleic acid has some research behind it. But if you take blood pressure medications, diabetes medications, NSAIDs, or warfarin, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product, because the caprylic and oleic acid components could theoretically change how those drugs work.
Pregnant or breastfeeding people should talk it over with their healthcare provider first.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutraChamps |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001PKVHNJ |
| Net contents | 120 Natural Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 228577 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | 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 by NutraChamps, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Stearic Acid | 40 mg | -- |
| Total Fat | 2 Gram(s) | 3% |
| Caprylic Acid | 92 mg | -- |
| Capric Acid | 110 mg | -- |
| Lauric Acid | 902 mg | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 2 Gram(s) | 10% |
| Oleic Acid | 100 mg | -- |
| Palmitic Acid | 150 mg | -- |
| Myristic Acid | 346 mg | -- |
| organic extra virgin Coconut Oil | 2000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: 100% organic, expeller-pressed, extra virgin Coconut Oil, Softgel consists of
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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.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Caution: Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, or individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Caution: Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, or individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Contains: Tree nuts (coconut)
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formula
Organic coconuts
Rich in MCTs & healthy fats
General Statements
Grown in the tropical Philippines Go loco for the coco
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Formulation
Exotic superfood
Extra virgin Cold pressed Unrefined
Organically grown
Non GMO
Made in the USA
Zero gluten, soy, eggs, dairy, wheat grain, sugar, or preservatives
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 2 softgels 1 to 2 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
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Coconut Oil by NutraChamps label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Coconut Oil by NutraChamps
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic extra virgin 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 extra virgin Coconut Oil monograph & interactions- › Stearic Acid
- › Caprylic Acid
- › Capric Acid
- › Lauric Acid
- › Oleic Acid
- › Palmitic Acid
- › Myristic Acid
Other (inactive) ingredients: 100% organic, expeller-pressed, extra virgin Coconut Oil, Softgel consists of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Coconut Oil by NutraChamps Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
NutraChamps Coconut Oil contains several fatty acids, and two of them have documented interactions with medications.
Caprylic acid may increase the risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with blood pressure-lowering medications — animal research suggests it could reduce arterial pressure and vascular resistance, though this hasn't been confirmed in humans. It may also raise blood levels of NSAIDs and warfarin, potentially making them stronger, though again this is theoretical and based on lab work, not human studies.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Oleic acid, another component, may boost the effects of diabetes medications, so if you take drugs to lower blood sugar, combining them with extra coconut oil supplementation could theoretically increase your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Lauric acid, also present, showed no interactions in our data.
We could not check stearic acid, capric acid, palmitic acid, or myristic acid — the data we hold doesn't cover these ingredients.
Altogether, these interactions span 348 individual medications. Before you start this supplement, run your exact medications through the checker on this page.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Coconut Oil interact with 348 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Coconut Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic extra virgin Coconut Oil
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 Extra Virgin Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 Extra Virgin Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 — 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 Extra Virgin Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil + Albiglutide interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 — 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 Extra Virgin Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 Extra Virgin Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 Extra Virgin Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Extra Virgin 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 Extra Virgin Coconut OilAntidiabetes Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Coconut Oil — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 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 extra virgin 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, from the product label.
NutraChamps
See all NutraChamps products- Name
- NutraChamps Inc.
- City
- Aurora
- State
- ON
- ZipCode
- L4G1M2
- Phone Number
- 1-866-272-6888
- Web Address
- nutrachamps.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil’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'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
- 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
- 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
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Oleic Acid 19 references
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