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Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BioSchwartz

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

Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg is a dietary supplement by BioSchwartz 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg by BioSchwartz

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 3 active ingredients: organic coconut oil (the main component), plus monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat — all working together as the supplement. The coconut oil is expeller pressed and certified organic.

Beyond these actives, the softgel capsule itself is an inactive ingredient.

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

This is a single-ingredient Coconut product and its label doesn't state a use — see Coconut's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for coconut oil isn't established in the data we hold. Studies on whether it helps with diabetes, cholesterol, obesity, or lichen planus (a mouth condition) are rated insufficient — meaning the research so far isn't strong or complete enough to say whether it actually works.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means we don't have reliable evidence either way.

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 is generally well tolerated when you eat it in normal food amounts. However, concentrated supplement doses like this one aren't well studied, so check with your doctor before taking a high-dose product.

The main safety concern is allergic reaction — coconut can trigger anything from hives to a severe reaction called anaphylaxis (a serious allergic emergency) in people sensitive to coconut or its pollen. Coconut is grouped with tree nuts for allergen labeling in the US, so if you have a tree nut allergy, talk to your doctor first.

During pregnancy and lactation, coconut is rated likely safe, though there isn't extensive data on high-dose supplements specifically.

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 an antidiabetes drug (medication to lower blood sugar), double-check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product — there's a Minor interaction risk. No other medication interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take an antidiabetes medication, this product isn't off the table — but you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist first because of the Minor risk of low blood sugar. Also avoid it if you have a known coconut or tree nut allergy.

The evidence for whether it actually works for cholesterol, weight, or other claims isn't strong yet. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 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 2000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BioSchwartz
Net contents 120 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 249905
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg by BioSchwartz, 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
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Fat2 Gram(s)4%
Saturated Fat1760 mg8%
Trans Fat0 Gram(s)--
Monounsaturated Fat70 mg--
Organic Coconut Oil2000 mg--
Polyunsaturated Fat12 mg--

Other ingredients: 100% expeller pressed, organic, extra virgin Coconut Oil, Softgel consists of

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take two (2) softgels, once daily. For best results, take one softgel during the day and one softgel in the evening. Repeat the process daily. Do not exceed two softgels per day.

Formula

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocos nucifera) is expeller-pressed from the dried flesh (copra) of the coconut palm fruit and does not utilize any chemicals solvents in the process. Coconut oil is a source of medium chain triglycerides (MTCs), such as lauric acid (C-12) and caprylic acid (C-8).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statements has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Contains: Tree nuts (Coconut).

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Professional Grade

Cold pressed & unrefined Pure extra virgin

No artificial flavors or sweeteners Non-GMO ingredients

Pure & solvent free Abundant in MCTs Third-party tested Made in USA

Gluten free ingredients

General Statements

Best seller

60 Servings New name, same product & quality

FDA Statement of Identity

Natural Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA GMP Good Manufacturing Practice 3rd Party Certified 100% Natural Highest Quality

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Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg by BioSchwartz label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg by BioSchwartz

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 container60 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: 100% expeller pressed, organic, extra virgin Coconut Oil, Softgel consists of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg by BioSchwartz Drug Interactions

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86 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Coconut Oil 2000 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg, from the product label.

BioSchwartz

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Name
BioSchwartz
Street Address
9450 SW Gemini Dr #50492
City
Beaverton
State
OR
ZipCode
97008
Phone Number
+1 (855) 739-2206
Web Address
http://www.bioschwartz.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg by BioSchwartz: Common Questions

Does Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg by BioSchwartz interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Coconut Oil 2000 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 2000 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 lower my blood sugar if I'm on diabetes medication?
Animal research suggests coconut may boost insulin or lower blood glucose, which could add to your medication's effect and raise your risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). That's why it's Minor, not Major — but you should still talk to your doctor or pharmacist before combining them so they can monitor you if you do.
Can I take this if I have a tree nut allergy?
Coconut is labeled as a tree nut allergen in the US, and it can trigger allergic reactions from hives all the way to a serious emergency reaction called anaphylaxis. If you have a tree nut allergy, check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Coconut is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, high-dose supplements like this one aren't well studied in those stages, so talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting to make sure it's right for your situation.
Does coconut oil actually help with weight or cholesterol?
The evidence we have on file isn't strong enough to say. Studies on whether it helps with obesity or cholesterol are rated insufficient — so we can't tell you it works, but we also can't tell you it doesn't.
What are the side effects?
Coconut oil is generally well tolerated when eaten in normal amounts. The main concern is allergic reaction — hives, skin reactions, or in sensitive people, a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. High-dose supplements like this one aren't as well studied, so let your doctor know if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Does this product have fillers or other inactive ingredients?
The main actives are the coconut oil and its fats. The softgel capsule itself is the primary inactive ingredient — a standard capsule material.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Coconut Oil 2000 mg’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Coconut Oil 2000 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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