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Coconut and MCT Oils
Find the best coconut oil and MCT oil based on CL's tests and comparisons, including lab analyses of caprylic, capric, and lauric acid content by product. Learn more about coconut vs. MCT oil and their benefits and uses, such as in dieting and for the skin. Also learn about coconut and MCT oil dosage, safety, and side effects.
Coconut and MCT Oils Review
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CBD Oils, Softgels, Gummies, Creams & Salves Review
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CL Answer
What are the health benefits of coconut oil and medium chain triglycerides, such as those used in Bulletproof Coffee?
Learn the health benefits of coconut oil and medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), including evidence from Bulletproof Coffee, clinical studies on obesity, skin, and Alzheimer's disease.
Clinical Update
2/06/2025
MCT Oil for Dandruff?
Is there evidence that applying medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil to the scalp reduces dandruff? Find out in the Skin and hair section of our Coconut Oil and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Oil Review, which includes our Top Picks among products.
Product Review
Vitamin K Supplements Review (Including Calcium, Vitamin D, Magnesium & Boron)
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News Release
March 07, 2019
Best Coconut and MCT Oils Identified by ConsumerLab
White Plains, New York, March 7, 2019 — Coconut oil is often promoted as a "healthy fat" and an alternative source of energy to help with weight loss and in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease because it contains medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).
Clinical Update
7/26/2019
MCT Oil for Strength?
Does adding MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) to the diets of elderly people enhance the benefit they get from exercise? See what a recently published study found in the What It Does: Muscle Strength and Function section of the Coconut Oil and MCT Oil Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for coconut and MCT oils.
Clinical Update
3/18/2022
Alzheimer's Disease: Does MCT Oil Help?
Can medium-chain triglycerides slow cognitive decline among people with Alzheimer’s disease? Find out what a recent study showed in the Cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease section of our Coconut Oil and MCT Oil Review.
Also see our answer to the question: Do any supplements or foods help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
Product Review
Vitamin D Supplements Review (Including Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin K, and Boron)
Find the Best Vitamin D Supplement and Avoid Problems
CL Answer
Which supplements or OTC medications help reduce flatulence (gas), and are there any that make it worse?
Find out which supplements may help reduce flatulence (gas), and learn which supplements or foods may worsen symptoms of flatulence.
Product Review
Phosphatidylserine (PS) Supplements
Find out if phosphatidylserine helps with memory and which products are best.
Clinical Update
3/23/2021
MCT Oil for Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Can medium chain triglycerides (MCTs – from coconut oil) boost brain energy and improve thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment? Find out what a recent study found in the What It Does section of our Coconut and MCT Oils Review. Also see our Top Picks among coconut and MCT oils.
Clinical Update
5/11/2019
MCT Oil for Cognition?
It has been speculated that people with certain forms of cognitive impairment may benefit from consuming medium chain triglycerides (MCT oils). See what a recent clinical trial found in the What It Does section of the Coconut and MCT Oils Review. Also see our Top Picks among products.
Clinical Update
6/18/2024
Phthalates in Coconut Oils
A recent study detected phthalates (plasticizer chemicals) in popular coconut oils, most of which were labeled as organic. Get the details by brand, and find out if you should be concerned, in the Quality Concerns section of our Coconut Oil and MCT Oil Review, which includes our Top Picks among coconut and MCT oils.
Also see how this compares to amounts of phthalates recently found in extra virgin olive oils.
Clinical Update
3/10/2021
Coconut Oil for Lowering Blood Pressure?
Can coconut oil lower blood pressure in people with mild hypertension? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our Coconut Oil and MCT Oil Review. Also see our Top Picks among coconut and MCT oils.
Clinical Update
11/23/2023
Coconut Oil for Alzheimer’s?
Does supplementing with coconut oil improve cognition in people with Alzheimer’s disease? Find out what a recent study showed in the Cognitive Impairment section of our Coconut Oil and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Oil Review, which includes our Top Picks among coconut and MCT oils.
Also see: Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
Clinical Update
7/14/2020
Coconut Oil for Lowering Weight and Cholesterol?
Can adding coconut oil to dinner lower weight and/or lower cholesterol levels? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of the Coconut and MCT Oils Review. Also see our Top Picks among coconut oils and MCT oils.
Clinical Update
8/03/2019
Coconut Oil In Coffee?
Does adding coconut oil to caffeinated coffee boost physical performance? Find out what a recent study showed in the Sports Performance section of the Coconut Oil and MCT Oil Review. Also see our Top Picks among tested coconut and MCT oils.
Clinical Update
4/11/2020
Coconut Oil and Cholesterol
Coconut oil is known to raise levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol but also increase levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol. Is one more important than the other? Find out the latest information in the Cautions and Concerns section of the Coconut Oil and MCT Oil Review. Also see our Top Picks for coconut and MCT oils.
Clinical Update
1/21/2020
Coconut Oil Impact on Cholesterol
Coconut oil can significantly affect cholesterol levels according to a new report. Get the details in the Concerns and Cautions section of the Coconut & MCT Oils Review. Also see our Top Picks for coconut and MCT oils.
Clinical Update
9/06/2023
Coconut Oil for Blood Sugar Control?
Does coconut oil control blood sugar levels? See what a recent analysis of clinical studies concluded in the Blood Sugar and Insulin Control section of our Coconut and MCT Oils Review. Also see our Top Picks among coconut and MCT oils.
Product Review
Calcium and Bone Health Supplements Review (Including Vitamins D & K, Magnesium and Boron)
See Which Bone Health Supplements Are Top Picks and Which Fail
Clinical Update
9/22/2023
Take Coconut Oil With Statins for Cholesterol?
Does taking coconut oil enhance, or diminish, the cholesterol-lowering effect of atorvastatin (Lipitor)? Find out what a recent study showed in our Coconut and Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Oil Review, which includes our Top Picks among products.
Also see: Which supplements or foods can help lower cholesterol and keep my heart healthy?
Clinical Update
10/27/2020
MCTs for Cognitive Impairment?
Can medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) improve memory and cognition in people with mild cognitive impairment? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our Coconut Oil and MCT Oil Review. Also see our Top Picks for MCT and coconut oils.
Clinical Update
1/17/2023
Tricaprin for Heart Health?
Is tricaprin (a medium chain triglyceride or MCT) beneficial in coronary artery disease and which products contain this ingredient? Find out in our updated CL Answer about supplements for heart health. (Also see our Review of MCT Oils.)
Clinical Update
11/28/2023
Coconut Oil for Oral Health?
Can rinsing with coconut oil (known as coconut oil “pulling”) prevent plaque buildup and reduce bleeding gums? Find out in our article about finding the best toothpastes and other dental products.
Also see our Top Picks for coconut oil in our Coconut and MCT Oils Review.
Product Review
Magnesium Supplements Review (Including Calcium, Vitamins D & K, and Boron)
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CL Answer
Which supplements or foods can help lower cholesterol and keep my heart healthy? Are there any to avoid?
Information about heart health supplements & vitamins that help with cholesterol, including sterol esters, CoQ10, and vitamin D, and which may be bad for the heart, like calcium.
CL Answer
Which supplements may benefit people with essential tremor, and which should be avoided?
Learn about supplements used for treating essential tremor, including caprylic acid (also called octanoic acid), thiamin (vitamin B1), cannabidiol (CBD), GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), and branched-chain amino acids. Find out which work and which don't. Also find out which supplements and food may make essential tremors worse.
Product Review
Nutrition Bars & Cookies Review (For Energy, Fiber, Protein, Meal Replacement, and Whole Foods)
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CL Answer
How do the Beyond Burger, the Impossible Burger, and a beef burger compare in terms of vitamins and minerals, and which is best?
Read our comparison of the Beyond Burger and the Impossible Burger, plant-based, meat alternative burgers. Compare nutrition, vitamins and minerals. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
Recalls & Warnings
April 29, 2024
Longreen Reishi and Xlim Express Coffee Recalled Due to Undeclared Allergens
On April 18, 2024, BF Suma Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
December 13, 2023
Bobo’s Peach Oat Bars Recalled Due to Undeclared Coconut
On December 9, 2023, Bobo’s issued a nationwide recall of multiple lots of Bobo’s Peach Oat Bars because they may contain undeclared coconut.
Recalls & Warnings
December 07, 2023
Belmont Eyecare Warned for Colloidal Silver, MSM, and Castor Oil Eye Drop Claims
On December 1, 2023, the FDA issued a Warning Letter to Belmont Eyecare LLC, following a review of the company’s website, which found statements about the company’s Colloidal Silver Eye Drops, MSM Eye Drops, Organic Daytime Oil Eye Drops, Organic Daytime Oil Eye Drops Small, Organic ...
CL Answer
Do any supplements help with COVID-19? Do supplements like vitamin D, zinc, vitamin C, or herbals work?
Find out if natural remedies & supplements for coronavirus such as zinc, vitamin C, garlic, or elderberry help to prevent or treat COVID-19.
CL Answer
Do any supplements, foods or lifestyle modifications help with brain function, like memory and cognition?
Find out which supplements help improve memory, brain function and cognition, including fish oil, some B vitamins, cocoa, and curcumin. ConsumerLab's answer explains the evidence for supplements promoted to help with brain function and cognition.
Recalls & Warnings
December 06, 2021
Fountain of Youth Formula Collagen Protein Recalled
On December 3, 2021, BUBS Naturals issued a voluntary recall of certain lots of the company's Fountain of Youth Formula Collagen Protein because it may contain milk.
Recalls & Warnings
April 17, 2020
Seller of Vitamin D, MSM, Selenium & More Warned for Drug Claims
On March 31, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to KetoKerri LLC following a review of the company's website, which found statements made about some of the company's products, including Dr.
