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| Monolaurin is a derivative of coconut that has been shown to have anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Function; Reasons For Use Monolaurin works directly on the envelope of the virus. By disrupting the lipid bilayer of the virus, Monolaurin inactivates the virus by preventing attachment (absorption) to susceptible host cell walls. This prevents the uncoating of viruses needed for replication and infection. Monolaurin is effective against yeast and fungi, staphylococcus aureus (staph) and streptococcus agalactiae (strep), chlamydia trachomatis, candida albicans, giardia lamblia, ringworm, H. pylori and gonorrhea. Directions A therapeutic dose of monolaurin is generally 1800mg to 2400mg per day. Side-Effects Monolaurin is non-toxic and listed in GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) as a food emulsifier. |
| Herpes Simplex Type I |