Can You Take Caprylic Acid and MCT Oil Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Caprylic acid (C8) is the primary medium-chain triglyceride in MCT Oil. Taking both stacks C8 intake, which may cause gastrointestinal distress including cramping and diarrhea from excessive medium-chain fatty acid load.

How to arrange timing

Do not combine standalone Caprylic Acid with MCT Oil, as MCT Oil already contains concentrated caprylic acid. Choose one source and start with a low dose.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: St-Onge MP, Jones PJ, Journal of Nutrition, 2002; Medium-chain triglycerides and GI tolerance

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.