Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is a dietary supplement by Higher Nature with 10 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antimicrobial support, skin care and acne, heart and cholesterol concerns.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Higher Nature
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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
The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.
Why this rating?
- We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
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 5 of its 7 active ingredients.
No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.
Why this rating?
- None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.
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.
HelloPharmacist summaryPartially disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 7 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2020.
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 Virgin Coconut Oil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Higher Nature |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5031013104923 |
| Net contents | 400 Gram(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 228202 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Higher Nature, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Salt | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Carbohydrates | 1.7 Gram(s) | 0.7% |
| Protein | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Lauric Acid | 41.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Energy | 0 NP | 44% |
| Fiber | 0 Gram(s) | -- |
| Myristic Acid | 16 Gram(s) | -- |
| Saturates | 8.55 Gram(s) | 427.8% |
| Total Fat | 97.7 Gram(s) | 139.6% |
| Monounsaturates | 6.41 Gram(s) | -- |
| Polyunsaturates | 1.44 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: organic virgin Coconut Oil
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General Statements
RI = Reference Intake of an average adult (8400kJ/ 2000kcal). This PET jar ia 100% stable, non toxic and non-reactive with oils.
This product is not tested on animals.
Omega Excellence
Packaged in a protective atmosphere.
Jar 1 PET Lid 5 PP
Formulation
Does Not Contain: Sugar, salt, starch, soya, wheat, gluten, maize, corn, yeast, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.
Suitable for vegetarian, vegan and raw food diets.
GB-ORG005 Philippine Agriculture Organic Food Federation
Ful coconut flavor and aroma Ideal for adding flavour to cooking & baking
Cholesterol free Dairy free
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil offers the full flavour of coconut and is cholesterol free.
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil offers the full flavour of coconut and is cholesterol free.
Seals/Symbols
KLBD Certified Kosher GB-ORG005 Philippine Agriculture Organic Food Federation
Formula
KLBD Certified Kosher
Cold pressed virgin coconut oil
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
It is a great alternative spread to butter and margarine and one of the healthiest cooking oils, with no toxic trans-fats when heated.
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. Best consumed within 3 motnhs.
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Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Higher Nature label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Higher Nature
These are the 10 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size100 Gram(s) Dosage formLiquid 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.
Salt
Carbohydrates
- › Sugar
Protein
Lauric Acid
No knowninteractions
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 antimicr...
Lauric Acid monograph & interactionsEnergy
Fiber
Myristic Acid
Saturates
Monounsaturates
Polyunsaturates
Other (inactive) ingredients: Organic virgin Coconut Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Higher Nature Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, from the product label.
Higher Nature
See all Higher Nature products- Name
- Higher Nature
- City
- Burwash Common
- State
- East Sussex
- ZipCode
- TN19 7LX
- Web Address
- www.highernature.com
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil by Higher Nature: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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.
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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 8 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.
Lauric Acid 8 references
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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