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MCT Oil C8 Energy Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Chief Originals

MCT Oil C8 Energy label
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Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking MCT Oil C8 Energy 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: Moderate

MCT Oil C8 Energy is a dietary supplement by Chief Originals 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of MCT Oil C8 Energy by Chief Originals

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: caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid (MCT) that your body can use quickly for energy. The rest is MCT Oil, which serves as the carrier and base of the liquid.

Does it work?

No specific claim
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
General wellness

This Caprylic Acid product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Caprylic Acid's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“energy support”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The data we hold rates caprylic acid as having insufficient reliable evidence for epilepsy and essential tremor. We don't have effectiveness information on file for energy or other uses you might be considering.

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 recognized as safe in food, but supplement doses are less studied, so it's worth running by your doctor before you start. Short-term, it's generally well tolerated orally.

The most common side effects are mild abdominal discomfort and a change in taste. Rarely, people report mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue.

Caprylic acid does occur naturally in breast milk, but the safety of concentrated supplement doses during pregnancy or breastfeeding isn't established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications, NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen), or warfarin before adding this product. All three drug types have Moderate-severity interaction concerns with caprylic acid.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're healthy and don't take blood pressure meds, NSAIDs, or warfarin, this product is generally well tolerated. If you do take any of those drugs, or if you have any health condition, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting — they can tell you whether it's right for you.

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 Mar 22, 2024.

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 C8 Energy, straight from the product label.

Brand Chief Originals
Barcode (UPC) 050742582449
Net contents 16 Fluid Ounce(s); 473 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 307946
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for MCT Oil C8 Energy by Chief Originals, 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
31
UPC/BARCODE
050742582449
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Fat15 Gram(s)19%
Saturated Fat15 Gram(s)75%
Total Calories102 Calorie(s)--
Caprylic Acid14 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: MCT Oil

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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

Our Chief Originals 100% MCT Oil (95% C8 MCT Oil), derived from coconuts, is a great source of essential, or "good" fat.

Delivering more MCT than coconut oil, our MCT Oil is popularly used as an ingredient in everyday recipes.

K Natural Food Certifiers (Kosher)

Formulation

Completely free of GMOs, this oil has amazing antioxidant properties and helps boost energy levels.

Glyphosate tested Gluten-free

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.

Precautions

If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician before using this product.

Do not use if the safety seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

Manufactured in a facility which may contain nuts (peanuts, tree nuts).

Seals/Symbols

Glyphosate tested K Natural Food Certifiers (Kosher) GMO Guard Natural Food Certifiers Lab verified

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MCT Oil C8 Energy by Chief Originals label

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MCT Oil C8 Energy label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in MCT Oil C8 Energy by Chief Originals

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

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container31 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.

Total Calories

102 Calorie(s) per serving

Caprylic Acid

Interacts with
262 drugs
14 Gram(s) per serving Form: C8 MCT Oil

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: MCT Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

MCT Oil C8 Energy by Chief Originals Drug Interactions

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262Drugs
262 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Caprylic Acid 262

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in MCT Oil C8 Energy interact with 262 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in MCT Oil C8 Energy interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Caprylic Acid

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in MCT Oil C8 Energy 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
Caprylic Acid full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for MCT Oil C8 Energy, from the product label.

Chief Originals

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Name
Chief Originals LLC
Street Address
3820 Central Ave. Unit #109
City
Cheyenne
State
WY
ZipCode
82001
Phone Number
1-888-959-6415
Web Address
chieforiginals.com
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MCT Oil C8 Energy by Chief Originals: Common Questions

Does MCT Oil C8 Energy by Chief Originals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, MCT Oil C8 Energy 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 C8 Energy 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 is caprylic acid, and why is it in this product?
Caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid (MCT) — a type of fat your body can absorb and use quickly for energy. It's the active ingredient in this product.
What side effects might I notice if I take this?
Most people tolerate it well short-term. The most common side effects are mild stomach discomfort and a change in taste. Rarely, people report mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue.
Is this safe to take during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but the safety of concentrated supplement doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't well established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does this product work for energy or epilepsy?
The data we have rates caprylic acid as having insufficient reliable evidence for epilepsy. We don't have effectiveness information on file for energy claims.
What's MCT Oil, and is it the active ingredient?
MCT Oil is the inactive carrier that makes this liquid. Caprylic acid is the active ingredient — MCT Oil is what the caprylic acid dissolves into.

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The Full Monographs Behind MCT Oil C8 Energy’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Caprylic Acid

Interacts with 262 drugs

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 laboratory studies show it has antimicro...

Read the full Caprylic Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

MCT Oil C8 Energy'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 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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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