Pure MCT Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pure 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
Pure MCT Oil is a dietary supplement by Protocol For Life Balance with 1 active ingredient.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 Pure MCT Oil by Protocol For Life Balance
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
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
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.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2025.
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 Pure MCT Oil, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Protocol For Life Balance |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 707359121973 |
| Net contents | 16 Fluid Ounce(s); 473 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 337826 |
| 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), Halal, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pure MCT Oil by Protocol For Life Balance, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 14 Gram(s) | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 14 Gram(s) | 70% |
| Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil | 14 Gram(s) | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested usage: Take 1 tablespoon (15 mL) daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formula
How it works: MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) are fats that are metabolized differently than most dietary fats. Unlike longer chain triglycerides, MCTs require little or no enzymatic breakdown and are easily absorbed across the wall of the small intestine and delivered straight to the liver where they can be used directly for energy production (instead of being stored as fat). In essence, they act similar to carbohydrates, but without the requirement of insulin and with no effect on blood sugar. Studies have demonstrated that MCT oil consumption along with a healthy diet can help to maintain a healthy body weight, while sparing lean tissue.
Crescent H Halal
Precautions
Cautions/Interactions: If you are diabetic, epileptic or if you have liver disease, please contact your healthcare practitioner prior to using this product. MCTs can cause GI discomfort when used in high doses. Taking this product with food can reduce these effects.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Storage
Storage guidance: Store in a cool, dry and dark environment in tightly sealed original container. After opening, product can be refrigerated or stored at cool room temperature.
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.
Formulation
Weight management Metabolic support
Vegetarian/Vegan
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Steroid Tested
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or sesame ingredients.
Protocol For Life Balance MCT Oil is derived from coconut/palm kernel oil that is sustainably sourced to protect our plant and preserve native wildlife habitats. Natural color variation may occur in this product.
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Steroid Tested
Crescent H Halal
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Pure MCT Oil by Protocol For Life Balance 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 Pure MCT Oil by Protocol For Life Balance
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size15 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container32 Amounts shown are per serving.
Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil
Pure MCT Oil by Protocol For Life Balance Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pure MCT 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 Pure MCT Oil, from the product label.
Protocol For Life Balance
See all Protocol For Life Balance products- Name
- Protocol For Life Balance
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- protocolforlife.com
Pure MCT Oil by Protocol For Life Balance: 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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Sources & How We Checked
Pure 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.
- 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.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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