Organic MCT Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Groovy Bee
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organic MCT 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
Organic MCT Oil is a dietary supplement by Groovy Bee with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for candida and yeast overgrowth, gut health support, antimicrobial.Based on those ingredients, 295 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are C8:0 Caprylic Acid, Sodium. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic MCT Oil by Groovy Bee
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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
Groovy Bee Organic MCT Oil contains 5 active ingredients: polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), sodium, and caprylic acid. The product also includes medium chain triglyceride oil as an inactive carrier ingredient.
MCTs are a type of fat broken down quickly by the body and used for energy; caprylic acid is a specific medium-chain fat that occurs naturally in coconut and palm oils.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold is limited. Sodium is rated likely effective for cystic fibrosis and possibly effective for reducing kidney damage from amphotericin B (an antifungal drug), but there isn't reliable evidence to rate sodium for bipolar disorder or congestive heart failure.
Caprylic acid has insufficient evidence to support its use for epilepsy or essential tremor. The effectiveness of the other ingredients in this product is not established in our data.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sodium is well tolerated at normal dietary amounts but shouldn't be supplemented or taken in very high doses without medical advice — too much is linked to high blood pressure and heart strain. Caprylic acid appears well tolerated in the short term and occurs naturally in foods; most people experience mild abdominal discomfort or taste changes if any side effects occur.
Concentrated supplement doses of caprylic acid are less well studied than food amounts, so your doctor should approve supplemental use. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data for caprylic acid are not on file; sodium is rated possibly unsafe in pregnancy and lactation — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you take blood pressure medications, lithium, warfarin or other blood thinners, NSAIDs like ibuprofen, corticosteroids, didanosine, sodium phosphate bowel preps, or tolvaptan — all have documented Moderate interactions with sodium and/or caprylic acid in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may interact significantly with blood pressure medications, lithium, blood thinners, NSAIDs, and several other drugs because of its sodium and caprylic acid content. If you take any prescription medication — especially for high blood pressure, mood disorders, or blood clotting — check your exact drugs with the tool on this page or talk it over with your pharmacist before you start.
Normal food amounts of these ingredients are fine, but taking them as supplements is a different story and worth clearing with your own doctor.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.
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
General information
Key facts about Organic MCT Oil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Groovy Bee |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 050742582869 |
| Net contents | 16 Fluid Ounce(s); 473 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299084 |
| Product type | Fat/fatty Acid |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Organic MCT Oil by Groovy Bee, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Trans Fat | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Total Fat | 14 Gram(s) | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 mg | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 mg | -- |
| Medium Chain Triglycerides | 14 Gram(s) | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 13 Gram(s) | 65% |
| Calories | 130 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Sodium | 0 mg | -- |
| C8:0 Caprylic Acid | 8 Gram(s) | -- |
| C10:0 Capric Acid | 5 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil
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Formula
Organic MCT Oil Our Groovy Bee Organic MCT Oil, derived from coconuts, is a great source of essential, or "good," fat. Completely free of GMOs, this oil has amazing antioxidant properties and helps boost energy levels.
Delivering more MCT than coconut oil, our MCT Oil is popularly used as an ingredient in everyday recipes.
Apple K Kosher Natural Food Certifiers, Inc. nfccertification.com
Formulation
Completely free of GMOs, this oil has amazing antioxidant properties and helps boost energy levels.
USDA Organic Certified Organic by Natural Food Certifiers, Inc. nfccertification.com
Glyphosate Tested
Vegan
Laboratory Verified
GMO Guard Natural Food Certifiers nfccertification.com
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.
Precautions
If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician before using this product.
Do not use if safety seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Manufactured in a facility which may contain nuts (peanuts, tree nuts).
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic Certified Organic by Natural Food Certifiers, Inc. nfccertification.com Apple K Kosher Natural Food Certifiers, Inc. nfccertification.com GMO Guard Natural Food Certifiers nfccertification.com
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Organic MCT Oil by Groovy Bee label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organic MCT Oil by Groovy Bee
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container31 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.
Medium Chain Triglycerides
- › C8:0 Caprylic Acid
- › C10:0 Capric Acid
Sodium
Interacts with205 drugs
Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets g...
Sodium monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organic MCT Oil by Groovy Bee Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Groovy Bee Organic MCT Oil contains sodium and caprylic acid, both of which have documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern involves sodium's interaction with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) — high sodium intake can reduce their effectiveness, potentially making it harder to control your blood pressure.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Sodium also interacts with lithium, a mood-stabilizing medication for bipolar disorder; high sodium intake can lower lithium levels in your blood and reduce how well it works, while cutting sodium can cause lithium to build up to dangerous levels. There are also documented Moderate interactions between sodium and corticosteroids (which retain sodium in your body), didanosine (an HIV medication that already contains sodium), sodium phosphate (a bowel-prep agent), tolvaptan (used for low sodium levels), and other sodium-containing drugs — all carrying a risk of dangerously high sodium levels (hypernatremia).
Caprylic acid, another ingredient, has Moderate interactions with blood pressure medications (it may lower blood pressure further), NSAIDs like ibuprofen (it may increase their blood levels), and warfarin (a blood thinner — it may increase warfarin levels). Altogether, these interactions span 295 individual medications.
We could not check polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, or capric acid for interactions — no data is on file for them. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organic MCT Oil interact with 295 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Organic MCT Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. C8:0 Caprylic Acid Sodium
AcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Acebutolol interactionC8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Acebutolol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Acetazolamide interactionC8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Acetazolamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aliskiren interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Aliskiren interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Ambrisentan interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amiloride interactionC8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amlodipine interactionC8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amlodipine Besilate interactionC8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besylate interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionC8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs, Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
SodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Ammonium Chloride interactionC8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Ammonium Chloride interactionAprocitentanTryvio
How Aprocitentan interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aprocitentan interactionSodiumAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Sodium + Aprocitentan interactionAspirinAngettes 75, ASA, Asaphen, Aspirin, Caprin, Cartia +8 more
How Aspirin interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin interactionAspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #3
How Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAspirin, ButalbitalAxotal
How Aspirin, Butalbital interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital interactionAspirin, Butalbital, CaffeineFiorinal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateFiorinal w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, PhenacetinMarnal
How Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Butalbital, Caffeine, Phenacetin interactionAspirin, CaffeineAnacin
How Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Codeine PhosphateAnacin w/ Codeine
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Codeine Phosphate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine BitartrateSynalgos DC
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate interactionAspirin, Caffeine, Dover's PwdAcedoval, Dovacet
How Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interacts with Organic MCT Oil — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
C8:0 Caprylic AcidNonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (nsaids) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
Read the full C8:0 Caprylic Acid + Aspirin, Caffeine, Dover's Pwd interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Organic MCT Oil with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
C8:0 Caprylic Acid
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research suggests that caprylic acid might have positive inotropic effects, resulting in reduced arterial pressure and vascular resistance and increased cardiac output.
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (Nsaids)
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of NSAIDs.
In vitro research suggests that caprylic acid might displace NSAIDs from binding sites on albumin. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, caprylic acid might increase plasma concentrations of warfarin.
In vitro research suggests that high doses of caprylic acid might displace warfarin from albumin binding sites. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Sodium
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, a high intake of dietary sodium might reduce the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs.
High intake of dietary sodium can increase systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Also, high intake of sodium may necessitate increased use of antihypertensive medications to achieve blood pressure control in some patients, such as those with chronic kidney disease.
Corticosteroids
Concomitant use of mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Mineralocorticoids and some glucocorticoids (corticosteroids) cause sodium retention. This effect is dose-related and depends on mineralocorticoid potency. It is most common with hydrocortisone, cortisone, and fludrocortisone, followed by prednisone and prednisolone.
Didanosine (Videx)
Concomitant use of didanosine with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Didanosine formulations contain a significant amount of sodium.
Lithium
Altering dietary intake of sodium might alter the levels and clinical effects of lithium.
High sodium intake can reduce plasma concentrations of lithium by increasing lithium excretion. Reducing sodium intake can significantly increase plasma concentrations of lithium and cause lithium toxicity in patients being treated with lithium carbonate. Stabilizing sodium intake is shown to reduce the percentage of patients with lithium level fluctuations above 0.8 mEq/L. Patients taking lithium should avoid significant alterations in their dietary intake of sodium.
Sodium Phosphates
Theoretically, concomitant use of sodium phosphate with sodium supplements might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Use of high doses (> 45 mL in 24 hours) of sodium phosphate, such as those used for bowel cleansing before surgery, can lead to serious electrolyte disturbances, including hypernatremia. The risk of hypernatremia is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Sodium-Containing Drugs
Concomitant use of sodium-containing drugs with additional sodium from dietary or supplemental sources may increase the risk of hypernatremia and long-term sodium-related complications.
The Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) intake level of 2.3 grams of sodium daily indicates the intake at which it is believed that chronic disease risk increases for the apparently healthy population. Some medications contain high quantities of sodium. When used in conjunction with sodium supplements or high-sodium diets, the CDRR may be exceeded. Additionally, concomitant use may increase the risk for hypernatremia; this risk is highest in the elderly and people with other risk factors for electrolyte disturbances.
Tolvaptan (Samsca)
Theoretically, concomitant use of tolvaptan with sodium might increase the risk of hypernatremia.
Tolvaptan is a vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that is used to increase sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia. Patients taking tolvaptan should use caution with the use of sodium salts such as sodium chloride.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Organic MCT Oil, from the product label.
Groovy Bee
See all Groovy Bee products- Name
- Groovy Bee Inc
- Street Address
- 30 N. Gould St Ste 7261
- City
- Sheridan
- State
- WY
- ZipCode
- 82801
- Phone Number
- 1-800-476-4059
- Web Address
- GroovyBee.com
Organic MCT Oil by Groovy Bee: Common Questions
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Caprylic Acid
Interacts with 262 drugsCaprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil that is popularly used for yeast overgrowth and gut health. While laboratory studies show it has antimicro...
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Interacts with 205 drugsSodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte your body needs to balance fluids, support nerves, and help muscles work. Most people in modern diets get more than enough—often too much—from...
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The 43 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.
Sodium 38 references
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- Goldsmith SR. Hyponatremia in heart failure: time for a trial. J Card Fail 2013;19(6):398-400. PubMed
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- Graudal NA, Hubeck-Graudal T, Jurgens G. Effects of low sodium diet versus high sodium diet on blood pressure, renin, aldosterone, catecholamines, cholesterol, and triglyceride. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2020;12(12):CD004022. PubMed
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- Nan X, Lu H, Wu J, et al. The interactive association between sodium intake, alcohol consumption and hypertension among elderly in northern China: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2021;21(1):135. PubMed
- Kyozuka H, Fukusda T, Murata T, et al. Impact of preconception sodium intake on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: The Japan Environment and Children's study. Pregnancy Hypertens 2021;23:66-72. PubMed
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- Ma Y, He FJ, Sun Q, et al. 24-Hour urinary sodium and potassium excretion and cardiovascular risk. N Engl J Med 2022;386(3):252-263. PubMed
- Liu J, Yang X, Zhang P, et al. Association of urinary sodium excretion and left ventricular hypertrophy in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021;12:728493. PubMed
- Filippini T, Malavolti M, Whelton PK, Vinceti M. Sodium intake and risk of hypertension: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational cohort studies. Curr Hypertens Rep 2022;24(5):133-144. PubMed
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- Zhou TL, Schütten MTJ, Kroon AA, et al. Urinary Sodium Excretion and Salt Intake Are Not Associated With Blood Pressure Variability in a White General Population. J Am Heart Assoc 2023;12(1):e026578. PubMed
Caprylic Acid 5 references
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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