Ecological Formulas Monolaurin 600mg - 90 Capsules

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Ecological Formulas’ Monolaurin provides your body with a strong dose of lauric acid in the form of monolaurin‚ which your body is easily able to absorb. This supplement is designed to help you get healthy and protect you from further infections. Ismail-Cassim, N et al. Inhibition of the uncoating of bovine enterovirus by short chain fatty acids. J. Gen. Virol. 71(10):2283-9, 1990. Sands JA et al. Antiviral effects of fatty acids and derivatives. In: Pharmacological Effects of Lipids. Am. Oil Chem. Soc: Champaign, 1979;75.

Ecological Formulas - Monolaurin 600 mg. - 90 Capsules Ecological Formulas - Monolaurin 600 mg. - 90 Capsules

mg Capsules - 3 capsules of Monolaurin on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, and for more severe cases, 3 more at night. Young children can also take Monolaurin at a reduced dose. If you are giving Monolaurin to children (or adults) who have difficulty swallowing capsules, you can break them open and sprinkle the Monolaurin into something such as applesauce or yogurt. In response to the growing needs of individuals with food and chemical sensitivities, Ecological Formulas, a subsidiary, was established in 1982. Ecological Formulas was the first company to introduce: Vitamin C from Tapioca, Non-Yeast GTF, Tri-Salts, Caprylic Acid, Butyric Acid, Sorbic Acid and Selenium Cruciferate. Both companies have been responsible for a number of major product introductions: CDP Choline, Lipoic Acid, Monolaurin, Allithiamine, Pantethine, Chondroitin-4-Sulphate, Melatonin Sustained Release, Magnesium Taurate, Serrapeptase, several formulas containing acetylated amino acids, and cyclic nucleotides. It should be emphasized that lauric acid cannot be taken orally because it is severally irritating. Lauricidin® on the other hand, a derivative of lauric acid chemically bonded to glycerol to form monolaurin, can be taken orally without any problem. The potentially pathogenic bacteria inactivated by monolaurin include Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Groups A, streptococci-gram-positive organisms, and some gram-negative organisms (Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Helicobacter pylori).

Monolaurin 600 mg by Ecological Formulas is a dietary supplement designed to support a healthy immune system. The key ingredient is a compound found in human breastmilk, as well as certain vegetable oils. Monolaurin is a fatty acid that has a long history of supporting immune system health, and is extracted from coconut oil for use in this supplement. Rabia S. et al. Inactivation of vesicular stomatitis virus by photosensitization following incubation with a pyrene-fatty acid. Febs. Let. 270(12):9-10, 1990. Dulbecco A. Interference with viral multi- plication. In: Virology, Dulbecco, A. and Ginsberg, H. edit, Harper & Row, Philadelphia, 1980. Beuchat LA. Comparison of antiviral activities of potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate and glycerol and sucrose esters of fatty acids. Appi. Environ. Microbiol. 39:1178, 1980. Cardiovascular Research, Ltd. and Ecological Formulas continue to introduce novel formulas, nutrients and fine chemicals. Some recent additions to our Professional Formulary include Cohealon-IB, Uridine, D-Ribose and Claudivastin.

Ecological Formulas Monolaurin 600mg - 90 Capsules

If pregnant, nursing, or undergoing treatment for a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product. Monolaurin proved to be a powerful immunostimulator, as well as an effective antimicrobial and antiviral agent that does not cause medicinal resistance.

Kabara JJ et al. Fatty acids and derivatives as antimicrobial agents. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 2:23, 1972. Monolaurin is not the type of nutritional supplement you have to take on a daily basis (although many people take it regularly for prevention purposes), but only when the need arises. If you have a fever or swollen lymph glands, it is always best to see a physician, but if you sense the early warning signs of the flu, like sniffles, sore skin and perhaps a scratchy throat, Monolaurin may offer the first line of defense.

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Ascherio A., Munger K.L., Lenette E.T., Spiegelman D., Hernan M.A., Olek M.J., Hankinson S.E., and Hunter, D.J. Epstein-Barr virus antibodies and risk of multiple sclerosis: a prospective study. JAMA 286(24:3127-9, Dec. 26th, 2001. In general, Monolaurin can help fight colds, flu, EBV, shingles, herpes, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Thus, it would appear imperative to investigate the practical aspects and the potential benefit of a nutritional supplement such as monolaurin (Lauricidin) for microbial infected individuals. Until now few nutritionists in mainstream nutrition community seem to have recognized the added benefit of antimicrobial lipids in the support of infected patients. These antimicrobial fatty acids and their derivatives are essentially nontoxic to man. According to the published research, lauric acid is one of the best "inactivating" fatty acids, and its monoglyceride is even more effective than the fatty acid alone (Kabara 1978, Sands et al 1978, Fletcher et al 1985, Kabara 1985).

For those with a sensitive stomach, Monolaurin can be taken with food. The dose can be tapered off as symptoms decrease. Of course, you should always seek the advice of a physician if you have fever, pain or if symptoms persist. Monolaurin does not appear to have an adverse effect on desirable gut bacteria, but rather on only potentially pathogenic microorganisms. For example, Isaacs et al (1991) reported no inactivation of the common Esherichiacoli or Salmonella enteritidis by monolaurin, but major inactivation of Hemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus epidermis and Group B gram positive streptococcus. Antibiotics kill unwanted micro-organisms, but they also kill many friendly micro-organisms. Monolaurin, on the other hand, does not appear to have an adverse effect on desirable digestive bacteria, but rather only on unwanted microorganisms. In addition Monolaurin can reduce the resistance of germs to antibiotics.