Lauric acid is known in the pharmaceutical industries as an antimicrobial. You many have heard of its cousin, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate. It's commonly used in soaps and shampoos for its ability to remove fats (grease) with water.
The good doctor discovered this unique nutrient can convert into a monoglyceride called Monolaurin. Monolaurin is a powerful germ-fighter and is effective against many viruses, bacteria and protozoa.
viruses inactivated by Monolaurin:
Measles virus
Herpes Simplex virus (HSV 1 and 2)
HIV
Hepatitis C
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Many of these viruses cause infections in people with suppressed immune systems, such as people with HIV. Cytomegalovirus is a serious complication for patients who are positive with HIV.* Studies show Monolaurin liquifies the virus' fatty membranes, causing the virus to disintegrate.
Bacteria affected by Monolaurin
Listeria Monocytogenes - This nasty bug causes Listeriosis, a serious infection you can get from eating contanimated food. Killed by pasturizing or cooking food, you can still get it eating contaminated ready-to-eat foods like hot dogs and deli meats.
Staphylococcus Aureus - Causes Toxic Shock Syndrome, cellulitis, boils, scalded skin syndrome, impetigo, and other infections. Most healthy people carry this bacteria in their noses. It can cause infections if it gets into an open wound or skin puncture. Hand-washing is the most important ways to avoid infections.
* Researchers discovered Monolaurin could disrupt how bacterias form toxins, weakening their toxic effects.
Monolaurin is also effective against fungal infections, such as ringworm and yeast infections. There are now ongoing studies on the health effects of Monolaurin.
