About Coconut
Dietary Supplement Label Database
Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).
- DSLD group id
- 2314
Compare All Forms
11 formsCompare supplement forms of Coconut by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:
| Form | Absorption | Steps to absorb | Notes | Action |
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| Coconut | β | β | β | View β |
| Coconut fiber | β | β | β | View β |
Coconut Oil
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| coconut oil | β | β | β | View β |
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Coconut Sugar
Unrefined, low-GI sweetener from coconut sap
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Coconut Sugar Blocks (Panela-style)
Unrefined, minimally processed sweetener from coconut palm s...
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Coconut Sugar Syrup (Coconut Nectar)
Natural sweetener from coconut palm sap
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| Coconut Water | β | β | β | View β |
Fractionated Coconut Oil
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Granulated Coconut Sugar
Natural low-GI sweetener from coconut palm sap
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Virgin Coconut Oil
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Also appears on labels as
Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).
Coconut blossom syrup, Coconut butter, Coconut crystals, Coconut Fat, Coconut oil (fractionated), Coconut palm sugar blocks, Coconut palm syrup, Coconut sap syrup, Coconut sugar cakes, Coco sugar, Gur (coconut), Jaggery (coconut), MCT oil, Palm sugar (from coconut palm), Panela de coco, Whole cane sugar (coconut)
Type: Herbs
Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.
Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.
Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.
Potential Benefits
Benefits associated with Coconut forms:
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Potential Side Effects
Side effects associated with Coconut forms:
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