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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Barlean's

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil label
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Liquid Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Organic 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: Moderate

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is a dietary supplement by Barlean's with 3 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 Virgin Coconut Oil by Barlean's

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 Jul 11, 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 4 of its 5 active ingredients.
  • “Medium Chain Triglyceride” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label doesn't break down how much of each component you get.

Barlean's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is a liquid supplement with 5 ingredients. The active components are medium chain triglycerides (the primary fat blend in coconut oil), along with specific fatty acids: caprylic acid, lauric acid, and capric acid.

These are naturally occurring fats that make up coconut oil's composition. The product also contains virgin coconut oil as 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

The label doesn't state a purpose we can grade — see each ingredient's own graded uses on its monograph instead.

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 caprylic acid is insufficient to rate its use for epilepsy or essential tremor. Lauric acid similarly lacks reliable evidence for bronchitis, vaginal yeast infections, common cold, or genital herpes.

We hold no effectiveness ratings for the other ingredients in this product. If you're considering coconut oil for a specific health purpose, talk with your pharmacist about what the science actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid Lauric 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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • 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 well studied — if you want to take high doses, get your doctor's approval first. Short-term use appears well tolerated in most people, though some report mild belly discomfort, taste changes, dizziness, headache, or fatigue.

Lauric acid is likely safe in pregnancy; however, the safety of concentrated supplements during pregnancy and breastfeeding isn't established, so discuss this with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing. Lauric acid is a saturated fat that can raise both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, though it doesn't seem to affect triglycerides.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Caprylic Acid Lauric 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 2 matched ingredients 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.

If you take blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin), blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, double-check with your pharmacist before adding this product — caprylic acid may increase drug levels or effects.

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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.

If you take warfarin, blood pressure medications, or NSAIDs like ibuprofen, check this product with your pharmacist before starting — caprylic acid may affect how these drugs work. Otherwise, coconut oil is generally well tolerated.

Pregnant or nursing? Talk to your doctor first, since concentrated supplement safety hasn't been well studied in those situations.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 5 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 24, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand Barlean's
Barcode (UPC) 705875000253
Net contents 16 Fluid Ounce(s); 1 Pint(s); 473 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 24, 2023
DSLD ID 291841
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Barlean's, 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
705875000253
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories120 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat14 Gram(s)18%
Saturated Fat12 Gram(s)60%
Medium Chain Triglyceride0 NP--
Polyunsaturated Fat0 Gram(s)--
Monounsaturated Fat1 Gram(s)--
Caprylic Acid640 mg--
Lauric Acid6220 mg--
Capric Acid560 mg--

Other ingredients: virgin Coconut Oil

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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

We think you're gonna love this.

From our family to yours

Learn more about a pathway to a better life:

Formula

Barlean’s Virgin organic coconut oil is a natural source of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Our coconuts are harvested at the peak of flavor, then cold-pressed to maintain the highest quality and best taste.

Kosher

Formulation

USDA Organic

Fair trade

No gluten, dairy or soy Non-gmo

Vegan

Island fresh

Certified Organic by OAI US-ORG-050

Product of Philippines

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 1 tbsp daily. Use in cooking, baking, grilling, frying or as a spread. Also great on skin and hair. There's no need to refrigerate, unless you prefer a solid consistency.

Keep it cool to keep it solid Leave it out for soft or liquid

Brand IP Statement(s)

ESTD 1989 Barlean's Pathway to a better life

Precautions

Cold pressed

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org USDA Organic OK (Kosher)

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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Barlean's label

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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Barlean's

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 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

0 NP per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Virgin Coconut Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Barlean's Drug Interactions

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262Drugs
262 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Caprylic Acid 262

Individual Drug Interactions

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

1 of the 3 ingredients in Organic Virgin Coconut 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 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.

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 Virgin Coconut Oil, from the product label.

Barlean's

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Name
Barlean's
City
Ferndale
State
WA
ZipCode
98248
Phone Number
800-445-3529
Web Address
barleans.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Barlean's: Common Questions

Does Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Barlean's interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Virgin Coconut 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 Virgin Coconut Oil contains 3 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.
Will this raise my cholesterol?
Lauric acid, one of the fatty acids in coconut oil, is a saturated fat that can raise both LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol. However, it doesn't appear to affect triglycerides or overall heart disease risk the way trans fats do. If you have cholesterol concerns, talk to your doctor about whether this product fits your diet.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Lauric acid is likely safe in pregnancy. However, we don't have enough data on how well-studied concentrated supplements are during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or midwife before starting — they can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate caprylic acid well short-term. Some notice mild belly discomfort or a change in taste. Rarely, people report dizziness, headache, or fatigue. These tend to be mild and temporary.
Is this supplement proven to work for anything?
The evidence we have for caprylic acid (for epilepsy and essential tremor) and lauric acid (for colds, bronchitis, yeast infections, and herpes) is insufficient to rate. Coconut oil is a food, not a proven treatment for disease. If you're interested in it for a health reason, ask your pharmacist what science actually supports.
What's the difference between food amounts and supplement doses?
Coconut oil in cooking or normal food amounts is fine and well studied. This supplement is more concentrated, and high-dose safety hasn't been as thoroughly tested. If you want to use it beyond food amounts, get your doctor's okay first.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Organic 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

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 → Herb & supplement monograph

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid is a medium-to-long-chain saturated fatty acid found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and breast milk. It is studied for possible antimicrobial and skin benefits, but solid human...

Read the full Lauric Acid monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic 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 13 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 →

Lauric Acid 8 references
  1. Brown KE, Leong K, Huang CH, et al. Gelatin/chondroitin 6-sulfate microspheres for the delivery of therapeutic proteins to the joint. Arthritis Rheum 1998;41:2185-95. PubMed
  2. de Roos N, Schouten E, Katan M. Consumption of a solid fat rich in lauric acid results in a more favorable serum lipid profile in healthy men and women than consumption of a solid fat rich in trans-fatty acids. J Nutr 2001;131;242-5. PubMed
  3. Temme EH, Mensink RP, Hornstra G. Comparison of the effects of diets enriched in lauric, palmitic, or oleic acids on serum lipids and lipoproteins in healthy women and men. Am J Clin Nutr 1996;63:897-903. PubMed
  4. Denke MA, Grundy SM. Comparison of effects of lauric acid and palmitic acid on plasma lipids and lipoproteins. Am J Clin Nutr 1992;56:895-8. PubMed
  5. Tholstrup T, Marckmann P, Vessby B, Sandstrom B. Effect of fats high in individual saturated fatty acids on plasma lipoprotein[a] levels in young healthy men. J Lipid Res 1995;36;1447-52. DOI
  6. Francois CA, Connor SL, Wander RC, Connor WE. Acute effects of dietary fatty acids on the fatty acids of human milk. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;67:301-8. PubMed
  7. Tholstrup T, Marckmann P, Jespersen J, Sandstrom B. Fat high in stearic acid favorably affects blood lipids and factor VII coagulant activity in comparison with fats high in palmitic acid or high in myristic and lauric acids. Am J Clin Nutr 1994;59:371-7. PubMed
  8. McVeay C, Fitzgerald PCE, Ullrich SS, Steinert RE, Horowitz M, Feinle-Bisset C. Effects of intraduodenal administration of lauric acid and L-tryptophan, alone and combined, on gut hormones, pyloric pressures, and energy intake in healthy men. Am J Clin Nu PubMed

See these in context on the Lauric Acid monograph →

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