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Organic MCT Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Way

Organic MCT Oil label
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Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic MCT Oil is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for candida and yeast overgrowth, gut health support, antimicrobial.Based on those ingredients, 262 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Caprylic Acid. 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 Nature's Way

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Sep 3, 2026

What’s inside

Partial disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Partial

Most active ingredients list an amount, but at least one is hidden in a blend or missing.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 2 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “Medium Chain Triglyceride” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (14 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

Organic MCT Oil from Nature's Way is a liquid blend with 4 ingredients. The primary active ingredient is caprylic acid, a short-chain fatty acid that makes up part of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) — the type of fat this product is built on.

The product also contains capric acid, another MCT component, along with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. MCTs are fats that your body can absorb and use relatively quickly compared to longer-chain fats.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: brain and body energy fuel.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for caprylic acid in our data is limited. For epilepsy and essential tremor (involuntary shaking), we hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

Most of the interest in MCT oil comes from research on the brain and metabolic health, but the specific effectiveness claims for this product aren't established in the data we hold.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic 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 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.

Caprylic acid is generally recognized as safe in food amounts, but supplement doses haven't been studied as thoroughly. Short-term, it seems well tolerated; the most common side effects are mild stomach discomfort and a change in taste.

Rarely, people have reported mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue. Because concentrated supplement doses lack robust safety data, avoid this product unless your doctor approves it.

During lactation, caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but safety of concentrated supplements during breastfeeding isn't established — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic 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?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Caprylic Acid.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 262 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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you take blood thinners (like warfarin), blood pressure medications, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Caprylic acid may theoretically increase blood pressure drug effects or displace NSAIDs and blood thinners from their usual binding in the blood, raising their levels — none of these effects have been confirmed in patients, but the Moderate-severity concern warrants a conversation with your own healthcare provider.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Organic MCT Oil may appeal to people interested in MCT supplementation, but the evidence for its effectiveness for specific conditions isn't established in our data. The main caution is if you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs — the caprylic acid content may interact with them in ways that haven't been fully studied in humans.

Check your exact medications with the tool on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 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 MCT Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Way
Barcode (UPC) 033674108956
Net contents 16 Fluid Ounce(s); 1 Pint(s); 480 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2024
DSLD ID 304673
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), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic MCT Oil by Nature's Way, 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:
15 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
15 mL
Servings per container
32
UPC/BARCODE
033674108956
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories130 Calorie(s)--
Caprylic Acid7.7 Gram(s)--
Capric Acid4 Gram(s)--
Cholesterol0 mg--
Total Fat14 Gram(s)18%
Saturated Fat14 Gram(s)70%
Trans Fat0 Gram(s)--
Medium Chain Triglyceride14 Gram(s)--
Polyunsaturated Fat0 Gram(s)--
Monounsaturated Fat0 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride

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Label statements
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Formula

Pure source MCTs: 100% MCTs: 14 g of MCTs per serving. See Supplement Facts for Total Fat and Saturated Fat Content.

Certified P Paleo This Product is Keto Certified ketostandard.com

Medium chain triglycerides 14 g per serving See Supplement Facts for Total Fat and Saturated Fat content.

Formulation

Quickly digested and converted into energy for your brain and body. Helps you to feel full. Only from premium coconuts - no palm or other filler oils. Flavorless and odorless. Stays liquid, even when refrigerated.

Only from premium coconuts - no palm or other filler oils. Flavorless and odorless. Hexane-free.

Product of Philipines

Brain and body fuel

Certified Vegan vegan.org

USDA Organic

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

100% potency

No filler oils

Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International

GF Gluten Free BPA Free Nature's Way Verified

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Uses: Mix into smoothies, shakes, coffee, and other beverages. Add to your favorite foods such as salads, yogurt, and more.

Recommendation: Adults take 1 tablespoon (15 mL) 1-3 times daily as needed. Caution: Excessive use may cause GI discomfort. To reduce this effect, take with food.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2023 Nature's Way Brands, LLC

Seals/Symbols

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic GF Gluten Free BPA Free Nature's Way Verified

Certified Vegan vegan.org USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Certified P Paleo This Product is Keto Certified ketostandard.com

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Caution: Excessive use may cause GI discomfort. To reduce this effect, take with food.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Contains tree nuts (coconut).

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Can be stored at room temperature or refrigerated. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Organic MCT Oil by Nature's Way label

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Organic MCT Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic MCT Oil by Nature's Way

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container32 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 Triglyceride

14 Gram(s) per serving

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

Interaction report

Organic MCT Oil by Nature's Way Drug Interactions

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262Drugs
262 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Caprylic Acid 262

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Organic MCT Oil interact with 262 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 2 ingredients in Organic MCT Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Caprylic Acid

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic MCT 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.

Caprylic Acid3 drug types · 262 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Caprylic Acid full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic MCT Oil, from the product label.

Nature's Way

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Name
Nature's Way Brands, LLC
City
Green Bay
State
WI
ZipCode
54311
Phone Number
1-800-962-8873
Web Address
naturesway.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic MCT Oil by Nature's Way: Common Questions

Does Organic MCT Oil by Nature's Way interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic MCT Oil has a known interaction with 262 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic MCT Oil 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.
What is MCT oil, and why do people take it?
MCT oil is a liquid fat made of medium-chain triglycerides — fatty acids your body can absorb and use quickly. People take it for various reasons related to metabolism and brain health, though the specific benefits of this product aren't established in our data.
Will this give me side effects?
Short-term, caprylic acid is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are mild stomach discomfort and a change in taste. Rarely, people report mild dizziness, headache, or fatigue. If you notice any of these, talk with your pharmacist.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
Caprylic acid occurs naturally in breast milk, but the safety of concentrated supplement doses during breastfeeding isn't established. There isn't enough data to know either way — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does this product work for epilepsy or tremor?
We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether caprylic acid works for epilepsy or essential tremor. The research isn't complete enough in our data to say whether it does or doesn't.
I take a blood pressure medication — is this safe?
Animal research suggests caprylic acid might lower blood pressure, which could add to your medication's effect. This is a Moderate-severity concern that hasn't been confirmed in patients, but you should check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
What ingredients are actually in this?
The main active ingredient is caprylic acid. It also contains capric acid, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat. We could not check the interaction data for capric acid or the polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic MCT Oil’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Caprylic Acid

Interacts with 262 drugs

Caprylic 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...

Read the full Caprylic Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic MCT 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 5 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 →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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