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Red Palm Oil Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by DietWorks

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Softgel Capsule Category: Fat/fatty Acid
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Red Palm 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

Red Palm Oil is a dietary supplement by DietWorks with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cooking and food preparation, source of vitamin a (red palm oil), vitamin e (tocotrienols).Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Red Palm oil. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Red Palm Oil by DietWorks

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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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This softgel contains 3 active ingredients: red palm oil, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat. The product is rounded out with inactive ingredients — gelatin, glycerin, and purified water — that serve as the capsule and delivery system.

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: healthy weight management.
  • We looked for evidence on: metabolic function, fat metabolism.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

Red palm oil is likely effective for vitamin A deficiency. For heart disease prevention and protection, cardiovascular benefits, and malaria prevention, the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate it.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Palm Oil

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.

Red palm oil is generally well tolerated as a food, but it's high in saturated fat, so use it in moderation if you're watching your intake. In population studies, increased dietary palm oil has been linked to higher mortality risk from heart attacks, though not stroke.

As a concentrated supplement, it hasn't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding — the safety data we hold rates it possibly safe in pregnancy, but supplement safety isn't firmly established either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this form is right for you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Palm Oil

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 — Palm Oil.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 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 taking this product if you use blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (such as warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel) — red palm oil may decrease their effectiveness.

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The bottom line

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

This product may help if you have a vitamin A deficiency. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — red palm oil may reduce how well they work.

Because it's high in saturated fat and the concentrated supplement form is understudied, talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 25, 2015.

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 Red Palm Oil, straight from the product label.

Brand DietWorks
Barcode (UPC) 035046084974
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2015
DSLD ID 46702
Product type Fat/fatty Acid
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Red Palm Oil by DietWorks, 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:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
035046084974
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 {Calories}--
Calories from Fat10 {Calories}--
Saturated Fat0.5 Gram(s)3%
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 Gram(s)--
Total Fat1 Gram(s)2%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 Gram(s)--
Red Palm oil1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, purified Water

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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

HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Weight Management Formula

- Helps Boost Metabolism - Rich In Antioxidants - Helps Burn Fat

Formula

(Red Palm Oil Extract 1000 mg)

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

NO: Tree Nuts, Nuts, Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy

Brand IP Statement(s)

(C) 2013 Copyright DietWorks(TM) All rights reserved.

General

ITEM# N8497

Seals/Symbols

Made in the U.S.A.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: Take one to two softgels daily, preferably with a meal as a dietary supplement.

Precautions

- Keep out of reach of children.

-Do not use if seal is broken.

Storage

-Store at 15-30(0)C (59-86(0)F). -Protect from heat, light and moisture.

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.

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Red Palm Oil by DietWorks label

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Red Palm Oil label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Red Palm Oil by DietWorks

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Red Palm oil

Interacts with
122 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Palm oil is a widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of the oil palm tree, and red palm oil is a notable source of vitamin A and vitamin E comp...

Red Palm oil monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Red Palm Oil by DietWorks Drug Interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Red Palm Oil interact with 122 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Red Palm Oil interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Red Palm oil

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Red Palm 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.

Red Palm oil1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, palm oil might decrease the effectiveness of antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
The palm olein constituent in palm oil seems to increase platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Red Palm oil full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Red Palm Oil, from the product label.

DietWorks

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Name
DietWorks
Street Address
6 Henderson Drive
City
West Caldwell
State
NJ
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Red Palm Oil by DietWorks: Common Questions

Does Red Palm Oil by DietWorks interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Red Palm Oil has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Red Palm Oil contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Is red palm oil safe to take while I'm pregnant?
The data we hold rates it possibly safe during pregnancy, but concentrated supplement safety isn't well established. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this form is right for you and your pregnancy.
Will this help my cholesterol or heart health?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to rate red palm oil for heart disease or cholesterol. In fact, some research shows diets high in palm oil can raise total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in certain populations, so it's worth discussing with your doctor before taking it for cardiovascular reasons.
What does red palm oil actually do?
Red palm oil is likely effective for treating vitamin A deficiency. For other uses like heart disease prevention, the evidence we hold is insufficient to say whether it works.
Why shouldn't I take this with blood thinners?
A compound in red palm oil called palm olein may increase how easily your blood clots, which could counteract what blood thinners are supposed to do. Check with your pharmacist or doctor before combining them.
Is this supplement high in fat?
Yes — red palm oil is high in saturated fat. If you're watching your fat intake or have heart concerns, use it in moderation and talk with your doctor or dietitian first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Red Palm Oil’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Palm Oil

Interacts with 122 drugs

Palm oil is a widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of the oil palm tree, and red palm oil is a notable source of vitamin A and vitamin E compounds called tocotrienols. As a food it...

Read the full Palm Oil monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Red Palm 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 12 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.

Palm Oil 12 references
  1. Radhika MS, Bhaskaram P, Balakrishna N, Ramalakshmi BA. Red palm oil supplementation: a feasible diet-based approach to improve vitamin A status of pregnant women and their infants. Food Nutr Bull 2003;24:208-17.
  2. Zagre NM, Delpeuch F, Traissac P, Delisle H. Red palm oil as a source of vitamin A for mothers and children: impact of a pilot project in Burkina Faso. Public Health Nutr 2003;6:733-42. PubMed
  3. Lietz G, Henry CJ, Mulokozi G, et al. Comparison of the effects of supplemental red palm oil and sunflower oil on maternal vitamin A status. Am J Clin Nutr 2001;74:501-9. PubMed
  4. Sanchez-Muniz FJ, Oubina P, Rodenas S, et al. Platelet aggregation, thromboxane production and thrombogenic ratio in postmenopausal women consuming high oleic acid-sunflower oil or palmolein. Eur J Nutr 2003:42:299-306. PubMed
  5. Vega-Lopez, S., Ausman, L. M., Jalbert, S. M., Erkkila, A. T., and Lichtenstein, A. H. Palm and partially hydrogenated soybean oils adversely alter lipoprotein profiles compared with soybean and canola oils in moderately hyperlipidemic subjects. Am J Cli
  6. Cater, N. B., Heller, H. J., and Denke, M. A. Comparison of the effects of medium-chain triacylglycerols, palm oil, and high oleic acid sunflower oil on plasma triacylglycerol fatty acids and lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in humans. Am.J Clin.Nutr PubMed
  7. Fattore E, Bosetti C, Brighenti F, et al. Palm oil and blood lipid-related markers of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of dietary intervention trials. Am J Clin Nutr 2014;99:1331-50. PubMed
  8. Sun Y, Neelakantan N, Wu Y, et al. Palm oil consumption increases LDL cholesterol compared with vegetable oils low in saturated fat in a meta-analysis of clinical trials. J Nutr 2015;145:1549-58. PubMed
  9. Chen BK, Seligman B, Farquhar JW, Goldhaber-Fiebert JD. Multi-Country analysis of palm oil consumption and cardiovascular disease mortality for countries at different stages of economic development: 1980-1997. Global Health 2011;7:45. PubMed
  10. Voon PT, Lee ST, Ng TKW, et al. Intake of palm olein and lipid status in healthy adults: a meta-analysis. Adv Nutr 2019;10(4):647-59. PubMed
  11. Wang F, Zhao D, Yang Y, Zhang L. Effect of palm oil consumption on plasma lipid concentrations related to cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2019;28(3):495-506.
  12. Hisham MDB, Aziz Z, Huin WK, Teoh CH, Jamil AHA. The effects of palm oil on serum lipid profiles: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2020;29(3):523-536.

See these in context on the Palm Oil monograph →

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