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Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NuTherapy

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 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 Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg is a dietary supplement by NuTherapy 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 extra virgin Coconut Oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by NuTherapy

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 one active ingredient: organic extra virgin coconut oil at 1,000 mg per softgel capsule. The coconut oil is delivered in a softgel capsule with gelatin, medium-chain triglycerides, glycerin, and purified water as inactive ingredients.

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: heart health, immune support, and appetite control.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity, Cardiovascular health, Metabolic support.
  • 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 for coconut oil's benefits is not established in our data. For diabetes, high cholesterol, weight management, and lichen planus, the ratings show insufficient reliable evidence to know whether it works.

Before taking this supplement to treat or prevent any health condition, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.

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.

Orally, coconut oil is generally well tolerated. However, the product facts note a caution: while coconut in normal food amounts is safe, concentrated supplement doses like this one are not well studied, so approval from your doctor is advised before use.

Allergic reactions to coconut are the main adverse effect to watch for—they range from hives and urticaria (skin welts) to anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening reaction). Although coconut is botanically a stone fruit, the US groups it with tree nuts for allergen labeling.

If you have a known or suspected coconut or tree nut allergy, avoid this product. The facts note that about half of reported coconut reactions involve anaphylaxis, so take allergies seriously.

For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the data rates coconut oil as likely safe—but talk with your doctor about whether this supplement fits your individual needs during these times.

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 (including insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or other blood-sugar-lowering medications), check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before taking this supplement. There is a Minor-severity risk of low blood sugar when combined.

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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 don't take antidiabetes medications and don't have a coconut or tree nut allergy, this supplement is generally well tolerated in normal use. If you take any diabetes drug, check with your doctor or pharmacist first—low blood sugar is a real risk.

Concentrated supplement doses haven't been heavily studied, so medical approval is worth getting before you start.

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 Sep 24, 2019.

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 Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand NuTherapy
Barcode (UPC) 858650002383
Net contents 240 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2019
DSLD ID 207244
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by NuTherapy, 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:
4 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
858650002383
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories49 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat45 Calorie(s)--
Saturated Fat4 Gram(s)20%
Cholesterol0 mg--
Total Fat5 Gram(s)8%
organic extra virgin Coconut Oil4 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

New look Helps control appetite Heart health support Supports immune system

NuTherapy organic extra virgin Coconut Oil softgels are a convenient way to supplement your diet with nature's richest source of health and weight-loss promoting Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (sometimes referred to as MCFA's or MCT's).

Note: Softgels may appear as liquid oil with clouds of solid oil inside at temperatures below 76(0)F (24(0)C), this is normal as coconut oil is solid at room temperature and melts at 76(0)F (24(0)C)

Please Recycle

Manufactured in the USA.

Formulation

100% organic extra virgin

Does not contain: wheat, Gluten, Soybeans, dairy, eggs, shellfish, peanuts.

Certified organic by QAI.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Coconut Oil 1,000 mg per softgel Coconut Oil contains an array of health benefits such as promoting heart and immune health and healthy cholesterol levels. By supporting a healthy metabolism, Coconut Oil helps you burn more calories. Coconut Oil also provides an important compound naturally found in mother's milk, lauric acid. Just as it helps keep babies healthy, lauric acid has been shown to help maintain a healthy immune system.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Do not purchase if seal is broken

Storage

Store in a dry place and protect from heat

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement adults, take 4 softgels daily. For skin & hair care: Puncture softgel and massage oil into skin and hair.

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Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by NuTherapy label

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Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by NuTherapy

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

Serving size4 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic extra virgin Coconut Oil

Interacts with
86 drugs
4 Gram(s) 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 extra virgin Coconut Oil monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by NuTherapy Drug Interactions

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic extra virgin Coconut Oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 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 extra 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
organic extra virgin Coconut Oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg, from the product label.

NuTherapy

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Name
Healthy Natural Solutions
Street Address
11780 U.S. Highway One, Suite 400N
City
Palm Beach Gardens
State
FL
ZipCode
33408
Web Address
NuTherapy.com
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Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by NuTherapy: Common Questions

Does Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 mg by NuTherapy interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 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 Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 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.
Can I take this if I have a tree nut allergy?
No. Although coconut is technically a stone fruit, the US groups it with tree nuts for allergen purposes. Allergic reactions to coconut range from hives to life-threatening anaphylaxis, and the facts note that about half of reported reactions involve severe symptoms. If you have a tree nut allergy or suspect you may react to coconut, avoid this product.
Is this safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The data rates coconut oil as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this supplement is right for your individual situation during these times.
What are the most common side effects?
Coconut oil is generally well tolerated orally. Allergic reactions are the main concern—ranging from hives to anaphylaxis in people with coconut or tree nut hypersensitivity. The facts note that most adverse effects are from oral exposure.
Does this help with weight loss or cholesterol?
The evidence in our data is insufficient to say whether coconut oil works for weight management or high cholesterol. Before using it for either purpose, talk with your doctor about what the research supports and whether it fits your health plan.
Why does the label say to avoid this unless my doctor approves?
Concentrated supplement doses of coconut have not been well studied in people. Coconut foods in normal amounts are safe, but taking a 1,000 mg supplement is different—that's why the product facts recommend getting your doctor's approval before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 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 Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1,000 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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