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Monolaurin

aka Lauricidin

Coconut-derived monoglyceride with antimicrobial properties against enveloped viruses.

Immune Function

Overview

Coconut-derived monoglyceride with antimicrobial properties against enveloped viruses.

Natural sources
  • Coconut oil derivative
Common forms
  • Monolaurin pellets

Mechanism of action

Disrupts lipid envelopes of viruses and gram+ bacteria.

Pathways
  • · Lipid envelope disruption

Effects on the body

Supports
Antiviral activity (in vitro)

Organ system effects

Evidence-based benefits

In vitro antiviral; limited human data

Limited evidence

Potential side effects

Common
  • · GI upset
Rare
    Serious

      Drug interactions

      No notable interactions reported.

      Safety & non-supplemental interactions

      Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

      Avoid with these conditions
      • ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
      Avoid / monitor with these medications
      • ·Immunosuppressants

      Supplement interactions

      Pairs well with

      None listed.

      Avoid combining with

      No specific avoidances listed.

      Dosing & bioavailability

      Typical dose
      1500–3000 mg/d

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      Scientific evidence (8)

      In vitroPLoS One · 2012

      Monolaurin antimicrobial activity

      Schlievert PM, Peterson ML

      In vitro testing against bacterial pathogens.

      Key findings

      Effective against gram-positive pathogens including Staph aureus.

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Monolaurin — In vitro antiviral; limited human data

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

      PubMed: Monolaurin — meta-analysis

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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      Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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