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Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin label
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Other (e.g. Tea Bag) Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin 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 Oil Organic Extra Virgin is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for candida and yeast overgrowth, gut health support, antimicrobial.Based on those ingredients, 348 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Caprylic Acid, 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 Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way

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

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 5 of its 6 active ingredients.
  • “Medium Chain Fatty Acids” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (8.69 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin contains 6 ingredients, including several medium-chain fatty acids: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, and the whole coconut oil itself. These are the active fatty acids and compounds in the product.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

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

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

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

The evidence for this product is limited. Caprylic acid has insufficient reliable evidence to support its use for epilepsy or essential tremor.

Lauric acid shows insufficient evidence for bronchitis, vaginal yeast infections, common cold, or genital herpes. Coconut oil itself is rated insufficient evidence for diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, or lichen planus.

In short, we don't hold established proof that this product works for any particular condition.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid Lauric Acid 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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • 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, but concentrated supplement doses are less well studied — the data advises avoiding it in supplement form unless your doctor approves. Short-term use appears well tolerated, though some people report mild abdominal discomfort, changes in taste, dizziness, headache, or fatigue.

Lauric acid in large amounts raises both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, and nausea can occur with certain intake speeds, though oral nausea rates are unknown. Coconut oil is generally well tolerated as food, but allergic reactions — ranging from hives to anaphylaxis — are the main concern, especially in people with tree nut or coconut sensitivity.

For pregnancy and lactation, lauric acid is rated Likely Safe, and coconut oil is also Likely Safe — but caprylic acid safety in pregnancy and nursing is unknown, and concentrated supplements of any kind haven't been studied well in these periods.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid Lauric Acid Coconut

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?
  • 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Caprylic Acid, Coconut.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 348 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you take warfarin or other blood thinners (Moderate interaction risk with caprylic acid), blood pressure medications (Moderate), NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Moderate), or diabetes drugs (Minor with coconut oil). No interactions are documented for the polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, or capric acid we could not check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward coconut oil product with three fatty acids we can check and three we cannot. If you take warfarin, blood pressure meds, NSAIDs, or diabetes drugs, you'll want to review the interactions above with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — the interactions are theoretical but documented.

The product itself is generally well tolerated as food; the main safety concern is allergic reaction if you're sensitive to coconut or tree nuts. There's no strong evidence it treats any particular condition.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 6 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 27, 2021.

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 Organic Extra Virgin, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674156599
Net contents 32 Ounce(s); 2 lb(s); 907 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 27, 2021
DSLD ID 251538
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Other (e.g. Tea Bag)
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way, 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:
14 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
14 Gram(s)
Servings per container
64
UPC/BARCODE
033674156599
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories130 Calorie(s)--
Trans Fat0 Gram(s)--
Cholesterol0 mg--
Total Fat14 Gram(s)18%
Polyunsaturated Fat0 Gram(s)--
Monounsaturated Fat1 Gram(s)--
Caprylic Acid1 Gram(s)--
Capric Acid900 mg--
Lauric Acid6.65 Gram(s)--
Saturated Fat13 Gram(s)65%
Medium Chain Fatty Acids8.69 Gram(s)--
organic extra virgin Coconut Oil14 Gram(s)--

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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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendation: Adults take 1 tablespoon (14 g) as needed.

Delicious Uses: Enjoy straight from the jar or use in spreads, dips, and more! Enhances the flavor of your favorite foods. For cooking, baking or sauteing up to 350 degrees.

Precautions

Caution: Excessive use may cause GI discomfort. To reduce this effect, take with food.

If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Contains tree nuts (coconut).

Storage

No refrigeration necessary. Naturally melts and becomes liquid at 76 degrees F. Returns to solid when cooled.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2020 Distributed by Nature's Way Brands, LLC

Formulation

Product of the Philippines Pure - Cold pressed

Certified Organic by Pro-Cert

Non-GMO

Premium Source: Organic, extra virgin, unrefined & unbleached from non-GMO coconuts; hexane-free.

Aroma and creamy taste of fresh coconut!

100% pure cold-pressed & unrefined

Gluten free. No artificial ingredients or preservatives.

Seals/Symbols

Pro-Cert Organic

USDA Organic Non GMO Project Vertified - nongmoproject.org

Formula

62% MCTs: 8.69 g medium chain triglycerides (lauric, caprylic and capric acids) per serving. See Supplement Facts for total fat and saturated fat content.

General Statements

Nature's Way since 1969

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way label

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Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size14 Gram(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) Servings per container64 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 Fatty Acids

8.69 Gram(s) per serving

Organic extra virgin Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
14 Gram(s) 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 extra virgin Coconut Oil monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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348Drugs
262 Moderate 86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Caprylic Acid 262
organic extra virgin Coconut Oil 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin interact with 348 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 4 ingredients in Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Caprylic Acid organic extra virgin Coconut Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin with known interactions, here are the types of medications they 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

organic extra 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 extra virgin Coconut Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin has a known interaction with 348 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin contains 4 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.
Can I take this if I have a tree nut allergy?
Coconut is grouped with tree nuts for allergen purposes in the US, and allergic reactions to coconut — including anaphylaxis — have been reported. If you have a tree nut allergy, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product, since cross-reactivity is possible.
Does this product lower cholesterol?
There's insufficient evidence that coconut oil lowers cholesterol. Lauric acid in the product raises both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, so the overall effect on heart disease risk isn't clear.
Is it safe to use while pregnant?
Lauric acid and coconut oil are rated Likely Safe in pregnancy, but caprylic acid safety in pregnancy is unknown, and concentrated supplements in general haven't been well studied. Talk with your doctor about whether this is right for you during pregnancy.
Can I use this while breastfeeding?
Lauric acid occurs naturally in breast milk and is rated Likely Safe, and coconut oil is also Likely Safe. Caprylic acid safety while nursing isn't established, so mention this product to your doctor or pharmacist if you're breastfeeding.
What side effects should I watch for?
Mild abdominal discomfort and changes in taste perception are the most common. Some people report dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Nausea can occur with certain intake amounts. Allergic reactions are rare but serious.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin’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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Lauric 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 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 Organic Extra Virgin'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 23 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 →

Lauric Acid 8 references
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. McVeay C, Fitzgerald PCE, Ullrich SS, Steinert RE, Horowitz M, Feinle-Bisset C. Effects of intraduodenal administration of lauric acid and L-tryptophan, alone and combined, on gut hormones, pyloric pressures, and energy intake in healthy men. Am J Clin Nu PubMed

See these in context on the Lauric Acid monograph →

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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