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Coconut Oil Softgels Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Coconut Oil Softgels is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin and hair care, source of dietary fats (mcts), hydration with coconut water.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coconut Oil Softgels by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: coconut oil, supplied in softgel capsule form. The inactive ingredients are gelatin, glycerin, and purified water — these are the capsule shell and a small amount of liquid to hold the oil.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Coconut product and its label doesn't state a use — see Coconut's own graded uses on its monograph.

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

The evidence on coconut oil for diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and lichen planus is not established in the data we hold. All of these uses are rated insufficient reliable evidence to rate, meaning the research available isn't robust enough to say whether it works for these purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coconut

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Coconut oil is generally well tolerated when eaten in normal food amounts. However, the safety data here advises caution with concentrated supplement doses — high-dose coconut supplements are not well studied, so talk with your doctor before using this product at supplement strength unless they approve it.

Allergic reactions are the main adverse effect to know about. Coconut can trigger anything from hives to anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction) in people with coconut hypersensitivity.

Although coconut is a stone fruit, the US groups it with tree nuts for allergen labeling. Most allergic reactions to coconut come from eating it by mouth, and about half of reported reactions involved anaphylaxis.

If you have a known coconut or tree nut allergy, avoid this product. Coconut is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coconut

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Coconut.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take an antidiabetes drug, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product. Animal research suggests coconut oil may increase insulin release or lower blood glucose, which could increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with diabetes medication.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Coconut Oil Softgels may be something to consider if you're interested in coconut oil in capsule form and don't have a coconut allergy. If you take an antidiabetes medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — coconut may theoretically lower blood sugar further.

Because high-dose supplements haven't been well studied, talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 18, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Coconut Oil Softgels, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X0033BN6FF
Net contents 300 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 294460
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coconut Oil Softgels by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
300
UPC/BARCODE
X0033BN6FF
IngredientAmount% DV
Coconut Oil1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Purified

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & Pure Bulk Supplements

Precautions

Allergen Information: Contains Tree Nut (Coconut)

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Formulation

Free of: Added Sugar, Soy, Dairy, Yeast, Gluten, Additives.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 softgel once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place.

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Coconut Oil Softgels by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coconut Oil Softgels by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container300 Amounts shown are per serving.

Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Coconut is a nutritious tropical food enjoyed as oil, water, milk, and flesh, and it is generally safe to eat in normal food amounts. While some uses...

Coconut Oil monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Coconut Oil Softgels by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Coconut Oil Softgels 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.

Coconut Oil1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking coconut with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that coconut milk might increase insulin levels and/or decrease blood glucose levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

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

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
bulksupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Coconut Oil Softgels by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Coconut Oil Softgels by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Coconut Oil Softgels has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Coconut Oil Softgels contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does coconut oil really help with weight loss or cholesterol?
The research on coconut oil for obesity and high cholesterol is not solid enough for us to say whether it works. Both uses are rated insufficient reliable evidence to rate, which means we don't have strong human trials backing either claim yet.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Coconut oil is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, high-dose supplements aren't well studied, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for your situation.
What's in the capsule besides the coconut oil?
The capsule shell is gelatin, and there's glycerin and purified water inside to hold the oil. These are inactive ingredients — they don't do anything except deliver the coconut oil.
Could this trigger an allergic reaction?
Yes. Coconut can cause allergic reactions ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in people with coconut hypersensitivity. If you have a known coconut or tree nut allergy, avoid this product. Most allergic reactions to coconut happen from eating it by mouth, and about half of reported cases involved anaphylaxis.
Is coconut oil safe at supplement doses?
Coconut oil in normal food amounts is safe. However, concentrated supplement doses like this one are not well studied, so the safety data advises caution. Talk with your doctor before taking it unless they've approved it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coconut Oil Softgels’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coconut Oil Softgels's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Coconut 10 references
  1. Teuber SS, Peterson WR. Systemic allergic reaction to coconut (Cocos nucifera) in 2 subjects with hypersensitivity to tree nut and demonstration of cross-reactivity to legumin-like seed storage proteins: new coconut and walnut food allergens. J Allergy Cl PubMed
  2. Rosado A, Fernandez-Rivas M, Gonzalez-Mancebo E, et al. Anaphylaxis to coconut. Allergy 2002;57(2):182-3. PubMed
  3. Karmakar PR, Das A, Chatterjee BP. Placebo-controlled immunotherapy with Cocos nucifera pollen extract. Int Arch Allergy Immunol 1994;103(2):194-201. PubMed
  4. Anagnostou K. Coconut Allergy Revisited. Children (Basel). 2017;4(10). pii: E85. PubMed
  5. Cifuentes L, Mistrello G, Amato S, et al. Identification of cross-reactivity between buckwheat and coconut. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015;115(6):530-2. PubMed
  6. Michavila Gomez A, Amat Bou M, Gonzalez Cortés MV, Segura Navas L, Moreno Palanques MA, Bartolomé B. Coconut anaphylaxis: Case report and review. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 2015;43(2):219-20. PubMed
  7. 21CFR170.3. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Department of Health and Human Services. Updated April 1, 2017. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=170.3
  8. Alatawi KA, Alshubaily FA. Coconut products alleviate hyperglycaemic, hyperlipidimic and nephropathy indices in streptozotocin-induced diabetic wistar rats. Saudi J Biol Sci. 2021;28(8):4224-4231. PubMed
  9. Kruse L, Lor J, Yousif R, Pongracic JA, Fishbein AB. Coconut allergy: Characteristics of reactions and diagnostic predictors in a pediatric tertiary care center. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2021;126(5):562-568.
  10. Pathmanandavel K, Kaur N, Joshi P, Ford LS. Anaphylaxis and allergy to coconut: An Australian pediatric case series. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020;8(10):3657-3659. PubMed

See these in context on the Coconut monograph →

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