MCT Oil
by Viva Naturals · liquid · 32 fl. Oz.
- Off the market since March 2021 (NIH)
- UPC X000NDT7AJ
- DSLD label 206715
- Serving 1 to 3 tbsp (15-45 mL); amounts per 1 tbsp
- 63 servings
MCT Oil by Viva Naturals lists 6 ingredients, 6 with an amount per serving of 1 tbsp, such as 15 g of total fat, 0 mg of cholesterol, 0 mg of sodium and 0 g of total carbohydrates. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 24, 2019.
What is in MCT Oil?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tbsp. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 140 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 15 g | 23% | Higher than 99% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 15 g | 75% | Higher than over 99% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat (median 1 g). |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0 g |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 206715 (entered September 24, 2019), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
5 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Omega-3 Fish Oil Lemon FlavoredNOW same ingredients
- Total ISO Cinnamon CerealCutler Nutrition same ingredients
- PaleoBeef VanillaAdaptogen Research same ingredients
- Total ISO Fruity CerealCutler Nutrition same ingredients
- Total ISO Peanut Butter CerealCutler Nutrition same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested use: Begin by using 1 tablespoon per day, working up to 3 tablespoons as tolerance allows. Excessive consumption may cause digestive discomfort.
- How will you enjoy it? Smoothies: Blend into smoothies and juices for a continuous boost of energy. Salads: Substitute traditional oils with MCT oil in salad dressings to make healthy vinaigrettes and more. Coffee & Tea: Add coffee or tea for sustained energy without the caffeine crash.
- Warnings
- Made from 100% Coconuts
- Excessive consumption may cause digestive discomfort.
- Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this or any product if you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking medication or have a medical condition.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Non-GMO, Paleo and Vegan friendly
- Our purification process is free from solvents or harsh chemicals, so nutrients remain intact.
- Storage
- Storage information: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 206715.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Coconut Medium-Chain Triglycerides.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): 3rd Party Certified Purity & Potency; Certified P Paleo.
How many labels does MCT Oil have?
One label is on file, entered on September 24, 2019.
- Label 206715 (current) Entered September 24, 2019 · off the market March 12, 2021 · 32 fl. Oz. · UPC X000NDT7AJ
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Viva Naturals Inc. (distributor), New York, NY. All Viva Naturals products.