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Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Basic Vitamins

Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg 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 Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg 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

Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by Basic Vitamins 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 Organic Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins

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 a single active ingredient: organic coconut oil at 1000 mg per softgel. The capsule itself is made from gelatin, glycerin, and purified water.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Coconut's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: appetite control, heart health, immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity, cardiovascular health, metabolic health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Coconut is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hypercholesterolemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Coconut is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Obesity.

The evidence we hold rates coconut oil as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, or lichen planus. That means the data available doesn't establish whether it works for these conditions.

If you're considering coconut oil for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.

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 from food sources is generally well tolerated. However, concentrated supplement doses like this one aren't well studied at high levels, so the safety data advises checking with your doctor before you start, especially at supplement strength.

Allergic reactions are the main concern. Coconut can trigger anything from hives to a severe reaction called anaphylaxis in people with coconut sensitivity.

In the US, coconut is grouped with tree nuts for allergen labeling. About half of reported coconut reactions involve anaphylaxis, and most happen after eating it by mouth.

If you've ever had a reaction to coconut or tree nuts, avoid this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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 drugs — pills, injections, or any form — double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product. The interaction is Minor, but it could increase your risk of low blood sugar.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take diabetes medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement — there's a documented interaction that could lower your blood sugar further. Coconut oil from food is generally safe, but supplement-strength doses aren't well studied.

If you have a history of nut or coconut allergy, skip it. Otherwise, it's a conversation worth having with your healthcare provider.

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 Jun 23, 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 Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Basic Vitamins
Barcode (UPC) 307610412187
Net contents 90 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 250015
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins, 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
45
UPC/BARCODE
307610412187
IngredientAmount% DV
Organic Coconut Oil2000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.

Allergen: Treenuts (Coconut)

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical conditions, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Storage

Store at room temperature

General Statements

Basic's

Formulation

Organic

Helps control appetite Heart health support Supports immune system

Gluten free

High quality basics

No artificial flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take two (2) softgels twice daily, preferably with meals.

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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Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins label

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Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins

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

Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container45 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
2000 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...

Organic Coconut Oil monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

Organic Coconut Oil 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Organic Coconut Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Coconut Oil 1000 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.

Organic 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
Organic Coconut Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg, from the product label.

Basic Vitamins

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Name
Basic Drugs, Inc.
City
Vandalia
State
OH
ZipCode
45377
Phone Number
937-898-4010
Web Address
www.basicvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins: Common Questions

Does Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Basic Vitamins interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg 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?
Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg 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.
Will this coconut oil supplement help me lose weight or lower my cholesterol?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that coconut oil works for either obesity or high cholesterol. There's insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for these uses, so we can't say whether it will help you.
I have a coconut allergy. Can I take this?
No. Coconut can trigger allergic reactions ranging from hives to a severe reaction called anaphylaxis in people with coconut sensitivity. Skip this product if you've ever had an allergic reaction to coconut or tree nuts, and talk with your doctor about safer options.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Coconut is rated as likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, concentrated supplement doses aren't well studied at high levels, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's right for your situation.
What are the side effects?
Coconut oil is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The main concern is allergic reactions — hives, itching, or in severe cases, anaphylaxis — in people with coconut or tree nut sensitivity.
I take a diabetes medication. Is this safe for me?
Animal research suggests coconut might lower blood sugar further, which could raise your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with your medication. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they can tell you if it's safe for you or if any changes to your medication are needed.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg’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

Organic Coconut Oil 1000 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.

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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