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MCT Oil Powder Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BUBS Naturals

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

MCT Oil Powder Unflavored is a dietary supplement by BUBS Naturals with 2 active ingredients. 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 virgin Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of MCT Oil Powder Unflavored by BUBS Naturals

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.
  • “virgin Coconut Oil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

BUBS Naturals MCT Oil Powder Unflavored contains 2 active ingredients: caprylic acid and capric acid, both medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) derived from coconut oil. These are fatty acids your body can use quickly for energy.

The powder also contains tapioca starch and minor inactive ingredients as binders and flow agents.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: fast energy, mental focus, and gut health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Obesity, cognitive function, digestive health, ketogenic diet support.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold on caprylic acid doesn't support it for epilepsy or essential tremor—the data is insufficient to rate it either way. We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for capric acid.

If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the research backs it for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coconut 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, but supplement doses haven't been studied as thoroughly, so avoid taking it unless your doctor approves. Short-term, it's been well tolerated in most people, though some have reported mild abdominal discomfort, change in taste, mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue.

Caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but the safety of concentrated supplement doses during breastfeeding isn't known, so use caution and talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coconut 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.

If you take warfarin or other blood thinners (anticoagulants), check with your doctor or pharmacist first—caprylic acid may increase drug levels and bleeding risk. Also double-check if you're on blood pressure medication or NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen, as caprylic acid may increase their effects.

These are Moderate-severity interactions based on laboratory findings not yet confirmed in humans, but worth confirming with your own provider.

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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 is a concentrated source of medium-chain triglycerides and may appeal to people following certain diets, though we don't have strong evidence for specific health claims. If you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it—the interaction potential with these drugs is real enough to warrant a conversation.

Anyone new to MCT supplements should start low and watch for GI upset.

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 Jan 22, 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 Powder Unflavored, straight from the product label.

Brand BUBS Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 796752137919
Net contents 0.35 Oz(s); 10 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2021
DSLD ID 242971
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, 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 Powder Unflavored by BUBS Naturals, 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:
10 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
10 Gram(s)
UPC/BARCODE
796752137919
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories70 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates3 Gram(s)1%
Total Fat5 Gram(s)7%
Caprylic Acid3.5 Gram(s)--
Capric Acid1.5 Gram(s)--
Saturated Fat5 Gram(s)25%
Calories from Saturated Fat45 Calorie(s)--
virgin Coconut Oil0 NP--

Other ingredients: Tapioca Starch, Contains 1% or less of

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Label statements
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Formula

70% C-08 30% C-10 With medium chain triglycerides from 100% virgin coconut oil

Keto diet approved Paleo diet approved

MCTs from 100% Virgin Coconut Oil.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Provides fast acting energy. Enhances mental focus. Supports gut health.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Mix 1 packet (10 grams) into your beverage of choice (coffee, tea, smoothies, hot or cool water, you get the picture). BUBs MCT Oil Powder is not intended to form or replace a component of a meal, but blends easily with your favorite liquids to make supplementing your diet with MCTs simple.

Storage

Storage Store in a nice dry place away from heat and moisture.

General Statements

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Precautions

Contains: Coconut

Please Note: Manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts, fish, and milk.

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.

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MCT Oil Powder Unflavored by BUBS Naturals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in MCT Oil Powder Unflavored by BUBS Naturals

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

Serving size10 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder 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.

Calories from Saturated Fat

45 Calorie(s) per serving

Virgin Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
0 NP 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...

Virgin Coconut Oil monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Tapioca Starch, Contains 1% or less of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

MCT Oil Powder Unflavored by BUBS Naturals 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 MCT Oil Powder Unflavored 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.

virgin 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 MCT Oil Powder Unflavored, from the product label.

BUBS Naturals

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Name
BUBS Naturals
Street Address
1026 N Coast HWY
City
Encinitas
State
CA
ZipCode
92024
Phone Number
760-456-2631
Web Address
BUBSNATURALS.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

MCT Oil Powder Unflavored by BUBS Naturals: Common Questions

Does MCT Oil Powder Unflavored by BUBS Naturals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, MCT Oil Powder Unflavored 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?
MCT Oil Powder Unflavored 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.
Is MCT oil powder safe to take if I'm on blood thinners?
Caprylic acid in this product may increase warfarin (Coumadin) levels in theory, raising bleeding risk, though it hasn't been reported in real people yet. Don't take it without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first—they know your full picture and can tell you if it's safe for you.
Can I take this if I use NSAIDs like ibuprofen?
Caprylic acid might raise NSAID levels, but again, this is lab-based theory, not proven in people. It's worth a quick call to your pharmacist or doctor to make sure it's okay with your specific situation.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate it well short-term. The main ones are mild abdominal discomfort and a change in taste. A small number have reported mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Start low and see how your body responds.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but we don't have safety data on concentrated supplement doses during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it—they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
Does this actually help with epilepsy or tremor?
The evidence we have on caprylic acid for epilepsy and essential tremor is insufficient to rate—we just don't have strong enough data yet. Ask your doctor if it makes sense for your condition.

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Sources & How We Checked

MCT Oil Powder Unflavored'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 15 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 →

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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