MCT Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutraBio
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking MCT Powder 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
MCT Powder is a dietary supplement by NutraBio with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair, skin, and nail health, bone health and osteoporosis, joint and connective tissue support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of MCT Powder by NutraBio
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
MCT Powder contains 4 active ingredients designed to deliver medium chain triglycerides in a convenient powder form. The formula includes Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil as the primary active component, along with Silicon Dioxide, Maltodextrin, and Modified Food Starch to create the powder texture and shelf stability.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold covers silicon dioxide only, and it's mixed. Silicon is possibly effective for osteoporosis, but the data is insufficient to rate it for hair loss or dental implant health.
We don't have effectiveness ratings on file for the MCT oil itself or the other inactive carriers in this blend, so we can't speak to whether this product will deliver the results you're looking for based on the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Silicon dioxide from food and normal supplement doses is generally well tolerated and isn't linked to side effects at everyday levels. That said, high-dose or long-term safety hasn't been well studied, so we're watching that space.
The safety data advises against silicon supplements during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. We don't hold pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for the other ingredients in this powder.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Because we don't hold monographs for Maltodextrin, Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, or Modified Food Starch, we can't rule out interactions with those—so a quick medication check with your pharmacist is a good idea before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
MCT Powder is generally well tolerated at typical doses, and the silicon ingredient shows no documented medication interactions. If you're pregnant, nursing, or on any prescription medications, a quick chat with your pharmacist beforehand is smart—especially since we couldn't fully check all the ingredients in the formula.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 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
General information
Key facts about MCT Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutraBio |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 649908523008 |
| Net contents | 1 Pound(s); 454 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 309367 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for MCT Powder by NutraBio, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Maltodextrin | 0 NP | -- |
| Silicon Dioxide | 0 NP | -- |
| Total Fat | 6 Gram(s) | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 6 Gram(s) | 32% |
| Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil | 0 NP | -- |
| Food Starch, Modified | 0 NP | -- |
| MCT Coconut, Powder | 9 Gram(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Mix 1 scoop into your favorite beverage as needed for added energy. For best results, use a shaker cup or when stirring with a spoon add MCT powder first then liquid. Blends perfectly into protein shakes and mixes easily into baking mixes to add a rich, creamy texture.
Formulation
Vegetarian
Gluten free Non-GMO Lactose free
Manufactured in our GMP & FDA inspected facility FDA: Registration 16906175560
Keto friendly & quick energy
No fillers, no artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives.
Formula
Keto friendly
Medium-chain triglycerides
OU (Kosher)
General Statements
Caprylic acid - C8 4.6 g Capric acid - C10 2.1 g Typical MCT profile
Brand IP Statement(s)
NutraBio Since 1996
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
OU (Kosher)
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Contains: Tree nuts (coconut).
Storage
This product is sold by weight not volume. Some settling of contents may have occurred. Serving scoop included. 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.
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MCT Powder by NutraBio label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in MCT Powder by NutraBio
These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size9 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container50 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.
MCT Coconut, Powder
- › Maltodextrin
- › Silicon Dioxide
- › Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil
- › Food Starch, Modified
MCT Powder by NutraBio Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in MCT Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for MCT Powder, from the product label.
NutraBio
See all NutraBio products- Name
- NutraBio Labs, Inc.
- Street Address
- 564 Lincoln Blvd.
- City
- Middlesex
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 08846
- Phone Number
- 732-748-8606
- Web Address
- www.nutrabio.com
MCT Powder by NutraBio: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind MCT Powder’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
MCT Powder'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 19 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.
Silicon 19 references
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Jugdaohsingh R, Anderson SH, Tucker KL, et al. Dietary silicon intake and absorption. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:887-93. PubMed
- Ichiyanagi O, Sasagawa I, Adachi Y, et al. Silica urolithiasis without magnesium trisilicate intake. Urol Int 1998;61:39-42. PubMed
- Levison DA, Crocker PR, Banim S, Wallace DM. Silica stones in the urinary bladder. Lancet 1982;1:704-5. PubMed
- Lee MH, Lee YH, Hsu TH, et al. Silica stone--development due to long time oral trisilicate intake. Scand J Urol Nephrol 1993;27:267-9. PubMed
- Cruz Guerra, N. A., Gomez Garcia, M. A., Lovaco, Castellano F., Saez Garrido, J. C., Garcia, Cuerpo E., and Escudero, Barrilero A. [Silica urolithiasis: report of a new case]. Actas Urol.Esp 2000;24(2):202-204.
- Merget, R., Bauer, T., Kupper, H. U., Philippou, S., Bauer, H. D., Breitstadt, R., and Bruening, T. Health hazards due to the inhalation of amorphous silica. Arch Toxicol. 2002;75(11-12):625-634. PubMed
- Khuder, S. A., Peshimam, A. Z., and Agraharam, S. Environmental risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis. Rev Environ Health 2002;17(4):307-315. PubMed
- McLaughlin, J. K., Chow, W. H., and Levy, L. S. Amorphous silica: a review of health effects from inhalation exposure with particular reference to cancer. J Toxicol.Environ Health 4-25-1997;50(6):553-566. DOI
- Pelucchi, C., Pira, E., Piolatto, G., Coggiola, M., Carta, P., and La, Vecchia C. Occupational silica exposure and lung cancer risk: a review of epidemiological studies 1996-2005. Ann.Oncol. 2006;17(7):1039-1050. PubMed
- Gillissen, A., Gessner, C., Hammerschmidt, S., Hoheisel, G., and Wirtz, H. [Health significance of inhaled particles]. Dtsch.Med Wochenschr. 3-24-2006;131(12):639-644.
- Hu, J. F., Qu, H., and Wang, J. Z. [Meta analysis for relationship between exposure of free silicon dioxide and lung tumor]. Zhonghua Lao.Dong.Wei Sheng Zhi.Ye.Bing.Za Zhi. 2006;24(7):415-417.
- Jugdaohsingh, R. Silicon and bone health. J Nutr Health Aging 2007;11(2):99-110.
- Lacasse, Y., Martin, S., Gagne, D., and Lakhal, L. Dose-response meta-analysis of silica and lung cancer. Cancer Causes Control 2009;20(6):925-933. PubMed
- McCormic, Z. D., Khuder, S. S., Aryal, B. K., Ames, A. L., and Khuder, S. A. Occupational silica exposure as a risk factor for scleroderma: a meta-analysis. Int Arch Occup.Environ Health 2010;83(7):763-769. PubMed
- Haddad, F. S. and Kouyoumdjian, A. Silica stones in humans. Urol.Int 1986;41(1):70-76. PubMed
- Tervaert, J. W., Stegeman, C. A., and Kallenberg, C. G. Silicon exposure and vasculitis. Curr Opin.Rheumatol 1998;10(1):12-17. PubMed
- Steenland, K. and Stayner, L. Silica, asbestos, man-made mineral fibers, and cancer. Cancer Causes Control 1997;8(3):491-503. PubMed
- Boqué N, Valls RM, Pedret A, Puiggrós F, Arola L, Solà R. Relative absorption of silicon from different formulations of dietary supplements: a pilot randomized, double-blind, crossover post-prandial study. Sci Rep 2021;11(1):16479. PubMed
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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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