Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature's Way
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
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.
What’s inside
Partial disclosure
This product contains 6 ingredients, including the active components you're buying it for: caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, medium chain triglycerides, and the organic extra virgin coconut oil itself. These are the fatty acids and fat compounds that make up coconut oil — they're what the supplement is designed to deliver.
The product has no inactive ingredients listed (no fillers, binders, or capsule materials added).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that this product works for any of the conditions it might be marketed for. Caprylic acid is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence for epilepsy and essential tremor.
Lauric acid is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence for bronchitis, vaginal yeast infections, common colds, and genital herpes. The coconut oil ingredient itself is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence for diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and lichen planus.
In short, the science doesn't yet support claims about its effectiveness for these uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Caprylic acid is generally recognized as safe in food amounts, but supplement doses are less well studied — the safety data advises caution unless your doctor approves. The most common side effects from oral caprylic acid are mild stomach discomfort and taste changes; dizziness, headache, and fatigue have been rarely reported.
Lauric acid, a saturated fat in this oil, can raise both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol if consumed in large amounts, though it may not increase heart disease risk as much as trans fats. Nausea can occur with lauric acid, especially at higher infusion rates, though the frequency with normal oral use is unknown.
Coconut oil itself is generally well tolerated, but allergic reactions — ranging from hives to anaphylaxis — are possible in people with coconut hypersensitivity or allergy; about half of coconut-related reactions involve anaphylaxis. Lauric acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but supplement safety while nursing isn't established; coconut is likely safe in food amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but high-dose supplements aren't well studied.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take blood pressure medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product — caprylic acid may lower your blood pressure further. Also check if you take NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen) or warfarin (a blood thinner), as caprylic acid may increase their blood levels.
If you take diabetes medications, let your doctor or pharmacist know, since coconut oil may lower blood sugar.
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 an organic coconut oil supplement with fatty acids that are recognized as safe in food. However, the science doesn't yet support its use for epilepsy, tremor, colds, yeast infections, cholesterol, diabetes, or weight loss.
If you take blood pressure medication, a blood thinner like warfarin, NSAIDs, or diabetes drugs, check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — caprylic acid may affect how they work. People with a coconut allergy should avoid it.
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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
General information
Key facts about Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033674156735 |
| Net contents | 16 Ounce(s); 1 lb(s); 453 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 27, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 251539 |
| 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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Trans Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Total Fat | 14 Gram(s) | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Caprylic Acid | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Capric Acid | 900 mg | -- |
| Lauric Acid | 6.65 Gram(s) | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 13 Gram(s) | 65% |
| Medium Chain Triglyceride | 8.69 Gram(s) | -- |
| organic extra virgin Coconut Oil | 14 Gram(s) | -- |
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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.
Formulation
Gluten free. No artificial ingredients or preservatives.
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
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2020 Distributed by Nature's Way Brands, LLC
General Statements
Product of Philippines Pure - Cold pressed
Nature's Way since 1969
Seals/Symbols
Pro-Cert Organic
USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified - 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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way label
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View the full label (PDF)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 container32 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 Triglyceride
- › Caprylic Acid
- › Capric Acid
- › Lauric Acid
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 & interactionsCoconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin by Nature's Way Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Nature's Way Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin contains several ingredients we can check for drug interactions.
The most serious concern involves caprylic acid, which may increase the risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) when combined with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs). This is a moderate-severity interaction based on animal research suggesting caprylic acid could reduce arterial pressure and vascular resistance.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Caprylic acid also has moderate-severity interactions with two other medication types. It may increase blood levels of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen), potentially raising your risk of side effects — though this hasn't been documented in humans, only in lab studies.
Similarly, it may increase blood levels of warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner, by displacing it from its usual binding sites in the blood, though again this is theoretical.
The coconut oil ingredient itself carries a minor interaction with diabetes medications. Animal research suggests coconut might lower blood sugar levels, so taking it alongside diabetes drugs could raise your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Lauric acid, which is present in this product, has no known interactions documented in our data. We were unable to check capric acid and the fat components.
Altogether, these interactions span 348 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to see if any of your prescriptions are affected before you start.
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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
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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 interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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 interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 Organic Extra Virgin — 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 interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Coconut Oil Organic Extra Virgin — 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, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionEach 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 Acid
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.
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.
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.
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 Organic Extra Virgin, from the product label.
Nature's Way
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- Nature's Way Brands, LLC
- City
- Green Bay
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-962-8873
- Web Address
- naturesway.com
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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.
Caprylic 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 monographCoconut
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 →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.
- 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 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
- 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
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