Can You Take Coconut Oil and Fish Oil (Omega-3) Together?

May affect absorption

The short answer

Coconut Oil (saturated fat) and Fish Oil (polyunsaturated omega-3) compete for micelle formation and intestinal lipid absorption. Co-ingestion of large amounts of both may reduce omega-3 bioavailability.

How to arrange timing

Separate Coconut Oil and Fish Oil by at least 2 hours for optimal omega-3 absorption.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Mu H, Høy CE, Progress in Lipid Research, 2004; Intestinal lipid absorption and fatty acid competition

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.