MCT Oil
by Herbal Secrets · liquid · 16 ozs
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 10180 02601 7
- DSLD label 282799
- Serving 5 ml liquid (1 Tablespoon)
- 32 servings
MCT Oil by Herbal Secrets lists 3 ingredients, 3 with an amount per serving of 5 ml liquid, such as 14.25 g of medium chain triglyceride, 7.91 g of caprylic acid and 6.33 g of capric acid, beside 5 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 22, 2023.
What is in MCT Oil?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 ml liquid. 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 | 100 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 100 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 14 g | 22% | Higher than 98% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 42 g. |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g | 70% | Higher than 98% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 42 g. |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | ||
| Medium Chain Triglyceride | 14.25 g | Higher than over 99% of 559 products listing medium chain triglycerides (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 42.75 g. | |
| Caprylic Acid | 7.91 g | Higher than 91% of 234 products listing caprylic acid (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 23,730 mg. | |
| Capric Acid | 6.33 g | Higher than over 99% of 107 products listing capric acid (median 1.05 g). Per day at the most servings: 18.99 g. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 282799 (entered March 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- Its 14.25 g of medium chain triglycerides is higher than over 99% of the 559 medium chain triglycerides products that print an amount; 4 list more.
- Its 7,910 mg of caprylic acid is higher than 91% of the 234 caprylic acid products that print an amount; 21 list more.
- Its 6.33 g of capric acid is higher than over 99% of the 107 capric acid products that print an amount.
The NIH database records 1 to 3 servings 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?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with MCT Oil's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Perfect MCT Oil UnflavoredPerfect Supplements 8 shared, 93% alike
- MCT Oil UnflavoredGarden of Life Dr. Formulated Brain Health 8 shared, 93% alike
- Organic MCT OilNature's Way 8 shared, 93% alike
- Organic MCT OilGroovy Bee 8 shared, 88% alike
- MCT Oil RxTaylor MD Formulations 7 shared, 86% alike
- Coconut Premium OilNature's Way · off the market 8 shared, 78% alike
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: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) tablespoon 1 to 3 times daily, or as directed by your health care professional. MCT Oil can also be used as a substitute for conventional oils in salad dressings, sauces or cooking as a source of beneficial fatty acids. Not recommended for use in frying due to low boiling point.
- Warnings
- Warning: For adults only.
- MCT Oil may cause GI upset. To reduce these effects, take with food.
- Consult a health care professional before consumption if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Contains No: Artificial Flavor or Sweetener, Preservatives, Sugar, Starch, Milk, Lactose, Soy, Gluten, Wheat, Yeast, Fish or Sodium.
- Storage
- Storage Guidance: Store in a cool and dry environment away from direct sunlight in a tightly sealed original container. After opening product can be refrigerated or stored at cool room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 282799.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Made in the USA; GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product.
How many labels does MCT Oil have?
One label is on file, entered on March 22, 2023.
- Label 282799 (current) Entered March 22, 2023 · on the market · 16 ozs · UPC 8 10180 02601 7
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Herbal Secrets (manufacturer, distributor), Jersey City, NJ. All Herbal Secrets products.