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Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Healthy Natural Systems

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil label
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Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 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 is a dietary supplement by Healthy Natural Systems 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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Check Your Meds Against Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Natural Systems

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Natural Systems

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, a plant oil derived from the coconut palm. The softgel capsules also contain inactive ingredients (medium chain fatty acids, gelatin, purified water, glycerin, and titanium dioxide) that help deliver the oil.

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 health, and weight management.
  • 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 we hold shows insufficient data to rate coconut oil for diabetes, high cholesterol, weight management, or lichen planus. That means studies so far haven't established whether it works reliably for these uses—not that it doesn't work, but that we don't have the data to say 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 taken by mouth is generally well tolerated. However, allergic reactions are possible, ranging from hives and skin reactions to severe anaphylaxis, especially in people with a hypersensitivity to coconut or coconut pollen; about half of reported oral reactions involved anaphylaxis.

Because concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied, the safety data advises checking with your doctor before taking high-dose coconut supplements—normal food amounts are fine. Coconut is rated likely safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this product—there's a Minor-severity concern that coconut oil might lower your blood sugar further and increase hypoglycemia risk.

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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.

This single-ingredient coconut oil supplement is generally well tolerated but carries a small risk of allergic reaction, including severe ones in sensitive people. If you take diabetes medication, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it to make sure your blood sugar won't drop too low.

It's a straightforward product, but your own healthcare provider should weigh whether it fits your health picture.

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 Mar 25, 2014.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Healthy Natural Systems
Barcode (UPC) 746888778043
Net contents 120 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2014
DSLD ID 31523
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Natural Systems, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
746888778043
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories49 {Calories}--
Calories from Fat45 {Calories}--
Total Fat5 Gram(s)8%
Saturated Fat4 Gram(s)20%
Cholesterol0 mg--
organic extra virgin Coconut Oil4 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Medium Chain Fatty Acids, Gelatin, purified Water, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide

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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

Coconut Oil contains an array of health benets 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.*

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HELPS CONTROL APPETITE* PROMOTES HEALTHY METABOLISM* HEART HEALTH SUPPORT

Manufactured in the USA. Certied Organic by QAI.

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.

General

L-7804-1

Brand IP Statement(s)

HNS(TM) 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).*

Healthy Natural Systems(R)

HNS(TM)

Formula

1,000 mg Per Softgel

Formulation

Does Not Contain: Wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, shellsh, peanuts.

Seals/Symbols

HNS(TM)

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults, take 4 softgels daily.

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Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Natural Systems label

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Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Natural Systems

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 container30 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: Medium Chain Fatty Acids, Gelatin, Purified Water, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Natural Systems 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 interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 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 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, from the product label.

Healthy Natural Systems

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Name
HEALTHY NATURAL SYSTEMS(R)
Street Address
3750 Investment Lane, Suite 2
City
West Palm Beach
State
FL
ZipCode
33404
Web Address
www.HealthyNaturalSystems.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Natural Systems: Common Questions

Does Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil by Healthy Natural Systems interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 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 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.
Is coconut oil safe if I have a tree nut allergy?
In the US, coconut is grouped with tree nuts for allergen labeling, even though it's technically a stone fruit. If you have a tree nut allergy or any history of allergic reactions to coconut, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying this—allergic reactions to coconut can range from mild to severe.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Coconut oil is rated likely safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding. That said, it's always a good idea to mention any supplement to your doctor or midwife during pregnancy or while nursing, especially if you're taking other medications.
What does this supplement actually do?
The evidence we have is insufficient to say whether coconut oil reliably helps with diabetes, cholesterol, weight management, or other conditions people sometimes use it for. Our data doesn't establish whether it works for these purposes.
Will this raise my cholesterol?
We don't have reliable evidence to rate whether coconut oil helps or hurts cholesterol levels. If you have high cholesterol, talk with your doctor about whether this supplement fits into your treatment plan.
What's in the capsule besides coconut oil?
The softgels contain medium chain fatty acids, gelatin, purified water, glycerin, and titanium dioxide—these are inactive ingredients that make the capsule work, not active ingredients meant to treat anything.
Is coconut oil from normal foods different from this supplement?
Coconut as food is fine for most people, but the safety data notes that concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied. If you want to try high-dose coconut supplements, check with your doctor first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil’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'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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