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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Answer

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Extra Virgin 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Nature's Answer

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, delivered in a softgel capsule. The inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule itself), glycerin, and titanium dioxide.

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 the purposes listed — diabetes, cholesterol levels, weight, and lichen planus (a skin condition) — is currently insufficient to rate in our data. That means we don't have reliable evidence yet that it works for any of these uses.

If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.

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, concentrated supplement doses are not well studied, so the safety data advises checking with your doctor before taking a high-dose supplement like this one.

The main caution is allergic reaction. Coconut can trigger allergies ranging from hives to anaphylaxis (severe, life-threatening reaction) in people with hypersensitivity to coconut or its pollen.

In the US, coconut is grouped with tree nuts for allergen labeling. If you have a known coconut or tree nut allergy, avoid this product.

For pregnancy and lactation, coconut oil is rated likely safe, though it's always worth confirming with your own doctor or pharmacist.

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 antidiabetes medications (drugs that lower blood sugar — including insulin, metformin, and others), check your exact medications before starting this product, since coconut may theoretically increase the risk of low blood sugar. No other medication interactions are documented in our data for coconut oil.

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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.

This is a straightforward single-ingredient coconut oil supplement, generally well tolerated as a food but not well studied at high supplement doses. The main interaction to watch is with antidiabetes medications, where it could theoretically lower blood sugar further.

Before starting, check your medications with the tool on this page or talk with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take insulin or blood sugar–lowering drugs or have a coconut allergy.

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 Apr 11, 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 Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Answer
Barcode (UPC) 083000261312
Net contents 120 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 263992
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Nature's Answer, 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:
4 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
083000261312
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories40 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat35 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat4 Gram(s)6%
Saturated Fat4 Gram(s)20%
Coconut Oil4000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide

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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.
Formula

Nature's Answer Extra Virgin Coconut Oil softgels supplies an array of naturally occurring beneficial fatty acids.

A Beneficial Fatty Acid Supplies 1.55g (1,550 mg) of Lauric Acid

Formulation

Our product is formulated without artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, sugar, starch, milk, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast and is sodium free. Gluten Free

Organic Coconut Oil

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2019 Nature's Answer

Nature's Answer Since 1972

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Contains: Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical procedure or have a medical condition, consult with your healthcare practitioner before use.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement take 4 softgels once (1) a day with food or water.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Typical Fatty Acid Profile (Average mg per serving, naturally occurring) Lauric Acid 1,550mg Myristic Acid 520mg Palmitic Acid 240mg Oleic Acid 200mg Caprylic Acid 184mg Capric Acid 160mg Stearic Acid 32mg Linoleic Acid 32mg

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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Nature's Answer label

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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Nature's Answer

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

Serving size4 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
4000 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, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions

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86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Coconut Oil 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Extra Virgin Coconut Oil interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Extra Virgin Coconut Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Coconut Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Extra Virgin 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
Coconut Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
Street Address
85 Commerce Drive
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 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?
Extra Virgin 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.
Is coconut oil safe to take as a supplement?
Coconut is generally well tolerated as food. However, concentrated supplement doses like this one aren't well studied, so safety at this dose isn't fully established — check with your doctor before starting. The main concern is allergic reaction, especially if you have a coconut or tree nut allergy.
Will this help with my cholesterol or weight?
The evidence on coconut oil for cholesterol or weight is currently insufficient to rate. We don't have reliable data yet showing it works for either. Talk with your doctor about whether this is right for your goals.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Coconut oil is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, this is a concentrated supplement dose, so confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What's in the capsule besides the coconut oil?
The inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule material), glycerin, and titanium dioxide. These are excipients — binders and fillers that hold the capsule together.
Can I take this with my blood sugar medication?
Coconut may theoretically increase insulin or lower blood glucose, which could raise the risk of low blood sugar if you're already on a diabetes drug. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Extra Virgin Coconut Oil’s Ingredients

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

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

Extra Virgin 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 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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