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Premium Liquid Coconut Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Premium Liquid Coconut Oil is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way 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 Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Premium Liquid Coconut Oil 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 3 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Medium Chain Triglyceride” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (13 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.
  • “Coconut Oil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (13.90 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

This liquid contains 5 active ingredients: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, caprylic acid, capric acid, and lauric acid—all naturally occurring fatty acids from coconut oil. These make up the working components of the product.

The supplement has no other inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 caprylic acid's effectiveness is insufficient to rate for epilepsy and essential tremor based on the data we hold. Lauric acid's evidence for bronchitis, vaginal candidiasis (yeast infection), genital herpes, and influenza is also insufficient to rate.

In short, we don't have reliable trial data establishing that this product works for any of these uses.

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • 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 amounts, but supplement doses aren't well studied—talk with your doctor before using unless you're confident it's right for you. Short-term oral use seems well tolerated; mild abdominal discomfort and change in taste perception are the most commonly reported side effects, and rare reports mention mild dizziness, headache, and fatigue.

Lauric acid in large amounts can raise total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, the "bad" cholesterol), though it also raises high-density lipoprotein (HDL, the "good" cholesterol), so the net heart disease risk is unclear. Nausea may occur with oral use, though the exact rate with normal dosing is unknown.

We don't have enough safety data for caprylic acid or lauric acid in pregnancy; for lauric acid during breastfeeding, safety is also not established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in these situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient 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?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Caprylic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 262 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.

Before you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood pressure medications—caprylic acid may increase their effect and lower your pressure too much (Moderate severity). Also flag any regular over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen, and especially warfarin or other blood thinners, since caprylic acid may raise their blood levels (Moderate severity).

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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 product is a blend of fatty acids from coconut oil. If you take blood pressure medications, NSAIDs, or warfarin, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—caprylic acid may affect how these drugs work.

The effectiveness evidence for the conditions often marketed with coconut oil isn't established in our data. Side effects appear mild in most people, but long-term safety data is limited.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2022.

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 Premium Liquid Coconut Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674100813
Net contents 10 Fluid Ounce(s); 300 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2022
DSLD ID 259503
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Premium Liquid Coconut Oil 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:
15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
033674100813
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories120 Calorie(s)--
Polyunsaturated Fat0 Gram(s)--
Cholesterol0 mg--
Monounsaturated Fat0 Gram(s)--
Caprylic Acid7 Gram(s)--
Capric Acid5 Gram(s)--
Lauric Acid1 Gram(s)--
Total Fat13 Gram(s)17%
Saturated Fat13 Gram(s)65%
Trans Fat0 Gram(s)--
Medium Chain Triglyceride13 Gram(s)--
Coconut Oil13.9 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Formulation

Premium liquid coconut oil with the superior taste and aroma of fresh coconut.

Hexane-free

Product of Singapore

Vegan

BPA free

Pure source MCTs

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Superior flavor and aroma

Gluten free.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Delicious uses: Enjoy fresh or chilled in sauces, dips, dressings, smoothies, drizzled over popcorn, and more! Enhances the flavor of your favorite foods. For cooking, baking, or sauteing up to 350 degrees.

Recommendation: Adults take 1 Tablespoon 1-3 times daily as needed. Caution: Excessive use may cause GI discomfort. To reduce this effect, take with food.

Formula

Premium source: Coconut; 93% MCTs: 13 g of medium chain triglycerides (caprylic, capric, and lauric acids) per serving. See Supplemental Facts for total fat and saturated fat content.

93% MCTS 13 g Medium chain triglycerides per serving See supplement facts for total fat and saturated fat content.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with inner freshness seal under bottle cap. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Caution: Excessive use may cause GI discomfort.

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

Contains tree nuts (coconut)

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2020 Nature’s Way Brands, LLC

Nature's Way Since 1969

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary supplement

Storage

No refrigeration required. Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Stays liquid, even when refrigerated.

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

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Premium Liquid Coconut Oil by Nature's Way label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Premium Liquid Coconut Oil by Nature's Way

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

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.

Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
13.9 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...

Coconut Oil monograph & interactions
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Interaction report

Premium Liquid Coconut Oil by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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348Drugs
262 Moderate 86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Premium Liquid 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.

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 Premium Liquid Coconut Oil, 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
www.naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Premium Liquid Coconut Oil by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Premium Liquid Coconut Oil by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Premium Liquid Coconut Oil 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?
Premium Liquid Coconut Oil 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.
Will this help with epilepsy or tremor?
The evidence for caprylic acid—one of the main ingredients—isn't strong enough to say it works for either condition based on the data we hold. If you're interested in using it for these purposes, talk it over with your doctor first.
What are the most common side effects?
Mild abdominal discomfort and a change in how food tastes are the most frequently reported. Rarely, people have reported dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Nausea may also occur with oral use.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't have enough safety data for caprylic acid in either situation. Lauric acid is rated likely safe in pregnancy, but its safety during breastfeeding isn't established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Will this raise my cholesterol?
Lauric acid in large amounts can raise both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, so the overall effect on heart disease risk isn't clear. If you have cholesterol concerns, check with your doctor before starting.
Is there anything else in this besides coconut oil?
No—it contains only the active fatty acids from coconut oil and no other inactive ingredients or fillers.

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The Full Monographs Behind Premium Liquid Coconut Oil’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Premium Liquid 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.

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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