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Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wonder Laboratories

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

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

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Wonder Laboratories

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 8 of its 8 active ingredients.
  • “Coconut Oil” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (2,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product is made from coconut oil and contains eight ingredients — four with documented profiles and four we couldn't check. The main players are caprylic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, and oleic acid, all medium- or long-chain fatty acids that give coconut oil its composition.

It also contains stearic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid, and myristic acid. The three inactive ingredients are gelatin (the capsule), medium chain triglyceride (a carrier), and glycerin.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Coronary heart disease (CHD) — rated "Possibly Effective" (Oleic Acid) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hypercholesterolemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Oleic Acid) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for this product's effectiveness isn't strong. Caprylic acid is listed with insufficient reliable evidence for epilepsy and essential tremor.

Lauric acid similarly shows insufficient evidence for bronchitis, vaginal candidiasis, common cold, and genital herpes. Oleic acid, however, is possibly effective for high cholesterol and coronary heart disease — that's based on research showing oleic acid from olive oil can help lower cholesterol and heart disease risk.

Since this product contains oleic acid as part of its coconut oil, there may be some benefit there, but the overall evidence for coconut oil as a supplement for any single condition isn't clearly established in our data.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Coconut Caprylic Acid Lauric Acid Oleic 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 2 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Caprylic acid is generally well tolerated short-term when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are mild stomach discomfort and changes in taste; rarely, people report mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue.

Lauric acid may cause nausea, though this has mainly been studied when infused directly into the small intestine — the rate with regular oral use isn't known. As a saturated fat, lauric acid does raise cholesterol levels, both the "bad" kind (LDL) and the "good" kind (HDL), but not triglycerides.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding: Lauric acid is rated likely safe in pregnancy. Caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but the safety of concentrated supplement doses while nursing isn't known.

Oleic acid safety in pregnancy has not been established from the data we hold. Because supplement-level doses of these ingredients haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Coconut Caprylic Acid Lauric Acid Oleic 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?
  • 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Caprylic Acid, Oleic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 348 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.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs (oral hypoglycemic agents), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen, or warfarin. Altogether, these interactions span 348 individual medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This coconut oil supplement is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though it hasn't been extensively studied at supplement doses. If you take blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, NSAIDs, or warfarin, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it — caprylic acid could theoretically increase the effect of those drugs.

Oleic acid's possible benefit for cholesterol and heart disease may make it worth considering if you fit that profile, but talk it over with your doctor.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 8 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 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 Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Wonder Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 099528629244
Net contents 240 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2024
DSLD ID 315420
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 Wonder Laboratories, 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
120
UPC/BARCODE
099528629244
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories25 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat25 Calorie(s)--
Caprylic Acid92 mg--
Capric Acid80 mg--
Lauric Acid880 mg--
Total Fat2.5 Gram(s)4%
Saturated Fat2.5 Gram(s)12%
Protein1 Gram(s)--
Stearic Acid16 mg--
Linoleic Acid16 mg--
Coconut Oil2000 mg--
Palmitic Acid120 mg--
Myristic Acid260 mg--
Oleic Acid100 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Medium Chain Triglyceride, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) softgels twice daily, preferably with a meal.

Precautions

Tamper evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.

Formulation

Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.

Contains no artificial flavor, sweetener, preservatives, sugar, starch, milk, lactose, soy, wheat, yeast, fish, and is sodium free.

Made in USA

Gluten free

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 Degrees - 86 Degrees F (15 Degrees to 30 Degrees C).

General Statements

Formula 629

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Wonder Laboratories label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Wonder Laboratories

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 container120 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.

Protein

1 Gram(s) per serving

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...

Coconut Oil monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions

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348 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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.

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 Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg, from the product label.

Wonder Laboratories

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Name
Wonder Laboratories
Street Address
115 S.C.T. Ct.
City
White House
State
TN
ZipCode
37188
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Wonder Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg by Wonder Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Coconut Oil 1000 mg 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?
Organic Coconut Oil 1000 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Lauric acid (one of the fatty acids in coconut oil) is rated likely safe in pregnancy. Caprylic acid and oleic acid haven't been well studied at supplement doses in pregnancy, so the full safety picture isn't clear. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you during pregnancy.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
Some of these fatty acids occur naturally in breast milk, but the safety of concentrated supplement doses while nursing isn't established. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're breastfeeding.
What are the most common side effects?
Mild stomach discomfort and changes in taste are the most common side effects from caprylic acid. Nausea may occur with lauric acid, though we don't have good data on how often that happens with regular oral doses. Mild dizziness, headache, and fatigue have been rarely reported.
Does this product actually help with anything?
The evidence is mixed. Oleic acid (a component of coconut oil) is possibly effective for high cholesterol and heart disease based on research with olive oil. Caprylic and lauric acids don't have strong evidence supporting them for the conditions studied — epilepsy, essential tremor, bronchitis, cold, and others all came back as having insufficient reliable evidence.
Will this raise my cholesterol?
Lauric acid, one of the main fatty acids in coconut oil, is a saturated fat that does raise both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol. It doesn't seem to affect triglycerides. On the other hand, oleic acid in the product is possibly effective for lowering cholesterol and heart disease risk.

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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.

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The 24 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 →

Lauric Acid 8 references
  1. Brown KE, Leong K, Huang CH, et al. Gelatin/chondroitin 6-sulfate microspheres for the delivery of therapeutic proteins to the joint. Arthritis Rheum 1998;41:2185-95. PubMed
  2. de Roos N, Schouten E, Katan M. Consumption of a solid fat rich in lauric acid results in a more favorable serum lipid profile in healthy men and women than consumption of a solid fat rich in trans-fatty acids. J Nutr 2001;131;242-5. PubMed
  3. Temme EH, Mensink RP, Hornstra G. Comparison of the effects of diets enriched in lauric, palmitic, or oleic acids on serum lipids and lipoproteins in healthy women and men. Am J Clin Nutr 1996;63:897-903. PubMed
  4. Denke MA, Grundy SM. Comparison of effects of lauric acid and palmitic acid on plasma lipids and lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 1992;56:895-8. PubMed
  5. Tholstrup T, Marckmann P, Vessby B, Sandstrom B. Effect of fats high in individual saturated fatty acids on plasma lipoprotein[a] levels in young healthy men. J Lipid Res 1995;36;1447-52. DOI
  6. Francois CA, Connor SL, Wander RC, Connor WE. Acute effects of dietary fatty acids on the fatty acids of human milk. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;67:301-8. PubMed
  7. Tholstrup T, Marckmann P, Jespersen J, Sandstrom B. Fat high in stearic acid favorably affects blood lipids and factor VII coagulant activity in comparison with fats high in palmitic acid or high in myristic and lauric acids. Am J Clin Nutr 1994;59:371-7. PubMed
  8. McVeay C, Fitzgerald PCE, Ullrich SS, Steinert RE, Horowitz M, Feinle-Bisset C. Effects of intraduodenal administration of lauric acid and L-tryptophan, alone and combined, on gut hormones, pyloric pressures, and energy intake in healthy men. Am J Clin Nu PubMed

See these in context on the Lauric 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 →

Oleic Acid 1 reference
  1. Madigan C, Ryan M, Owens D, et al. Dietary unsaturated fatty acids in type 2 diabetes: higher levels of postprandial lipoprotein on a linoleic acid-rich sunflower oil diet compared with an oleic acid-rich olive oil diet. Diabetes Care 2000;23:1472-7. PubMed

See these in context on the Oleic Acid monograph →

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