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Dietary supplement

MCT Oil 2000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Natures Craft

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

MCT Oil 2000 mg is a dietary supplement by Natures Craft with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for candida and yeast overgrowth, gut health support, antimicrobial.Based on those ingredients, 262 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Caprylic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of MCT Oil 2000 mg by Natures Craft

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Natures Craft MCT Oil contains 2 active ingredients: medium chain triglycerides and caprylic acid, both short-chain fats commonly found in coconut and palm oil. Medium chain triglycerides are rapidly absorbed fats used as a quick fuel source.

Caprylic acid is a fatty acid naturally present in breast milk and some foods. The softgel also contains porcine gelatin, glycerine, and purified water as inactive ingredients.

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 Caprylic Acid product and its label doesn't state a use — see Caprylic Acid'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 data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for caprylic acid in epilepsy or essential tremor — the evidence is simply too limited to rate it either way. We have no effectiveness information on file for medium chain triglycerides.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid

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.

Caprylic acid is generally recognized as safe in food amounts, but supplement doses are less well studied and lack solid safety data. Short-term oral use appears well tolerated, with mild abdominal discomfort and taste changes reported most often.

A small number of users have reported mild dizziness, headache, and fatigue. Caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but the safety of concentrated supplement doses during pregnancy or lactation isn't established — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid

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 1 matched ingredient 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.

Check before taking this product if you use blood pressure medications, pain relievers like ibuprofen or naproxen (NSAIDs), or the blood thinner warfarin. All three drug types have documented Moderate-severity interactions with caprylic acid, and medium chain triglycerides could not be checked.

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The bottom line

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

This product may be of interest to people looking for a quick-energy fat source, but if you take blood pressure medication, NSAIDs, or warfarin, you need to check with your own doctor or pharmacist first. Even if you don't take those drugs, the safety data on supplement-level doses is sparse, so it's worth running the details by your 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 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 19, 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 MCT Oil 2000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Natures Craft
Net contents 120 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 19, 2021
DSLD ID 256468
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for MCT Oil 2000 mg by Natures Craft, 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:
2 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Medium Chain Triglycerides2000 mg--
Caprylic Acid700 mg--

Other ingredients: Porcine Gelatin, Glycerine, purified Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) softgels, once daily. For best results, take one softgel during the day and one softgel in the evening. Repeat the process daily. Do not exceed two softgels per day.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Contains: Tree nuts (Coconut)

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

Nature at its finest

Please recycle.

Formulation

Brain support Promotes healthy ketosis

Formula

Promotes healthy ketosis

2000 mg per serving

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Bottled in the U.S.A.

Good Manufacturing Practice Sourced from a GMP Certified Facility Quality Assured

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MCT Oil 2000 mg by Natures Craft label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in MCT Oil 2000 mg by Natures Craft

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 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 Triglycerides

2000 mg per serving Form: Caprylic Acid

Caprylic Acid

Interacts with
262 drugs
700 mg per serving

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...

Caprylic Acid monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

MCT Oil 2000 mg by Natures Craft Drug Interactions

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262Drugs
262 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in MCT Oil 2000 mg 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.

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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for MCT Oil 2000 mg, from the product label.

Natures Craft

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Name
Nature's Craft
City
Monsey
State
NY
ZipCode
10952
Phone Number
408-599-3841
Web Address
shopnaturescraft.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

MCT Oil 2000 mg by Natures Craft: Common Questions

Does MCT Oil 2000 mg by Natures Craft interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, MCT Oil 2000 mg has a known interaction with 262 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
MCT Oil 2000 mg contains 2 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.
What's the difference between MCT oil and regular oil?
Medium chain triglycerides are fats with shorter carbon chains than most oils, which means your body absorbs and uses them faster. They're marketed as a quicker energy source, though the evidence for specific health benefits is limited.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or nursing?
We don't have enough safety data on supplement doses during pregnancy or lactation to say it's safe. Caprylic acid does occur naturally in breast milk, but concentrated supplements are a different story. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What side effects might I see?
Short-term use is generally well tolerated. The most common effects are mild belly discomfort and changes in taste. A few people have reported mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue, though these are rare.
Is this product a good choice for epilepsy or tremors?
The evidence isn't established enough to say. We don't have reliable data showing caprylic acid works for either condition, so that claim can't be supported from the research we hold.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The softgel capsule is made with porcine gelatin, and the oil is mixed with glycerine and purified water. If you need a vegetarian capsule, this product won't work for you.

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Sources & How We Checked

MCT Oil 2000 mg'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.

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The 5 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 →

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