Monolaurin

  The South Sea Islands The story starts when exploring sailors discovered and started staying in the South Sea Islands.  One of the things that puzzled them was that the natives didn’t seem to catch colds or infectious diseases very often.  Even the infectious diseases that the explorers brought with them that devastated the Native […]

(Excerpts from Original Internist, Dec.1 2008)     An enormous advantage that lipid antimicrobials have, as compared to drug antibiotics, is they do not readily form resistant organisms.  For example, Bergsson demonstrated that S. aureus is killed by fatty acids, and especially by monocaprin,through disintegration of the cell membrane, leaving the cell wall intact. Antibiotic Resistant […]

From Bruce Fife, N.D. (Excerpts and Condensed from Healthy Ways Newsletter) The Problem with Treating HIV    Unlike antibiotics that kill bacteria, antiviral drugs can only reduce the severity of infections; they do not eliminate them completely.  To date, no drugs have been developed that can effectively eradicate viruses and cure the illnesses they cause.    HIV […]

Introduction    Most manufacturers of monolaurin would like people to take a lot of monolaurin every day, year round.  We do not believe that is necessary for all people.  However, much like vitamins, monolaurin is often taken daily to achieve optimal health.  (While many studies support the benefits of monolaurin, we do not make any drug claims for […]

   Monolaurin is derived from coconut oil into a mono-ester of the lauric acid in the coconut oil.  Keep in mind that monolaurin is a component of breast milk, part of Mother Nature’s immune support that is passed from mother to child and vital to the survival of the human race.  Anything in breast milk must […]

   We believe that if something natural is really good, science will back it up. So, we base everything we do on scientific studies.  Here are personal testimonials from people who have used our products and protocols. Would you like to share how our products and protocols have affected your health journey?  You can email […]

(Excerpts from a Study abstract presentation noted at the Avian Flu Talk Forum, Aug 11, 2009) Background There are so many children in summer camps coming down with the new H1N1 summer-spread flu that it ruins vacations. But can monolaurin, a nutrient from coconut oil, lauric acid also keep the H1N1 flu virus as well […]

(Excerpts from Dr. Jon Kabara) Overview The antiviral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal properties of lauric acid and monolaurin have been recognized for nearly three decades by a small number of researchers.  Their work, however, has resulted in 50 or more research papers an numerous U.S. and foreign patents. Some of the viruses inactivated by these lipids […]

(Some excerpts courtesy of Dr. Kabara’s research on monolaurin. This will be much more accurate than most information on the net.) Technical information on Ultimate Monolaurin For some people, it is important to know what a monoglyceride like Monolaurin is.  A monoglyceride is composed of glycerin and one fatty acid joined together.  As such, sn would […]

(ABSTRACT) By Vermén M. Verallo-Rowell, MD, FABD, FABDP, FPDS Chair/Program Director, VMV Skin Research Centre + Clinics Clinical Professor in Dermatology, Skin and Cancer Foundation, Inc. Section Head, Dermatopathology, Makati Medical Center Immediate Past Chair, Department of Dermatology, Makati Medical Center Background    Two oils used since ancient times: olive and coconut, have been undergoing […]

Record of Success    It is nice to be able to say, after thousands of people, we have only had one time someone reported our MRSA Protocol wasn’t 100%!  Over the years, we have been able to narrow down the key contributor to the legendary health of the South Sea Islanders.  It was what coconut […]

Introduction    “Dr. Coconut” (Dr. Bruce Fife of The Coconut Oil Miracle fame) offers a good summary of the benefits available from a full spectrum of monoglycerides from coconut oil.  He explains that the fats and oils in our diet are all in the form of triglycerides.    When you eat coconut oil, the triglycerides […]

   The following bacteria, virus, yeasts, fungi, molds and protozoa have been part of clinical studies listed in our website.  Many have had many, many studies done on them.    The list also includes the commonly reported 14 human RNA and DNA-enveloped viruses in which, “Monolaurin actually disintegrates the lipid envelope or membrane of viruses, destroying their […]

HIV & Herpes    Capric acid is another medium chain fatty acid, which has a similar beneficial function when it is formed into monocaprin in the human or animal body.   Monocaprin (1-monoglyceride of capric acid) has been shown to be effective against enveloped viruses such as Herpes Simplex virus HSV in vitro.    As it is known […]

Monolaurin Can Help Hepatitis A, B and C!    As with the other wonderful benefits people are experiencing with Monolaurin, Hepatitis C sufferers have also experienced wonderful relief.  A couple samples:    “When he first started taking monolaurin 8 years ago, his ALT went from 562 to 120 in about 2 years. This last test was the […]

Genital Herpes Can Be Dealt With!    It may sound strange but we first learned about the power of monolaurin in breast milk – found in high concentration in mother’s milk.  Babies have extremely weak immune systems and it is monolaurin that keep so many babies healthy during their beginning days.    Monolaurin is an […]

There is an Answer and Hope!    Monolaurin is often used to treat yeast.  Numerous websites mentioning monolaurin link it with helping to lessen the symptoms of flu, herpes, and a variety of viruses.  Monolaurin also is recommended to help with outbreaks of facial herpes virus. Can monolaurin (which comes from a coconut source of […]

  (Sources quoted below include some from the originator, Dr. Kabara)    Can you use virgin coconut oil on herpes?  Many websites claim this healthy oil is a natural herpes treatment. Read on and see what the research reveals about this interesting topic. What is Herpes?    This virus is known as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). It’s […]

Problem with Digestion? Most of the people that use Monolaurin do not have any problem digesting it.  However, though it doesn’t happen often, occasionally a person may see some pellets in their stools. There are a couple possible causes and a solution for this – and the answer may also help some other digestive problems as well.   […]

   (There are clinical studies topically related to our research here.  We prefer to base our nutritional products on clinical studies more than testimonies.  Some studies are also listed at the end of particular articles. More studies can be found under the general topics of Monolaurin, Lactoferrin, Essential Oils, etc.) ____________________________________________ MonoLaurin, MonoCaprylin and MonoMyristin    […]

(The following is an abstract summary of an excellent study on the effects of Monolaurin on Candida albicans.  It is brief and easy to read – for an abstract.) In Vitro Killing of Candida albicans by Fatty Acids and Monoglycerides Gudmundur Bergsson,1* Jóhann Arnfinnsson,2 Ólafur Steingrímsson,3 and Halldor Thormar1 Institute of Biology, University of Iceland,1 […]