What is the recommended dose of Monolaurin?

- **Look for:** Glycerol monolaurate (monolaurin); 300-600mg per capsule; pharmaceutical grade; pellet or capsule form - **Avoid:** Lauric acid (5,000x less effective); coconut oil marketed as mono...

Is Monolaurin safe to take daily?

Monolaurin is rated "Generally Safe" based on clinical evidence. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement.

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Ingredient Research

Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD

Monolaurin

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AVELOR SUMMARY

Monolaurin is the monoglyceride of lauric acid (C12), found naturally in breast milk and coconut oil. It dissolves the lipid membranes of enveloped viruses (herpes, influenza, HIV, CMV) and bacteria (Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, H. pylori) by integrating into and disrupting their lipid bilayer. Our research shows strong in vitro evidence against a remarkably broad spectrum of pathogens, but LIMITED human clinical data. The most compelling finding: monolaurin was 5,000x more bactericidal than lauric acid against S. aureus in vitro, suggesting the monoglyceride form is essential. It's one of breast milk's primary antimicrobial defenses in infants.

WHAT IT DOES

Monolaurin integrates into microbial lipid bilayer membranes due to its amphiphilic structure (hydrophilic glycerol head + lipophilic lauric acid tail). In enveloped viruses, this dissolves the viral envelope, preventing receptor binding and cell entry — essentially "popping" the virus. In bacteria, monolaurin: (1) disrupts cell membrane integrity, causing leakage of cellular contents; (2) interferes with signal transduction (blocks quorum sensing — the bacterial communication system that coordinates biofilm formation and virulence); (3) inhibits bacterial exotoxin production. Importantly, monolaurin does NOT affect non-enveloped viruses (norovirus, adenovirus) or bacteria with unusual cell wall structures.

OPTIMAL DOSAGE

Look for: Glycerol monolaurate (monolaurin); 300-600mg per capsule; pharmaceutical grade; pellet or capsule form
Avoid: Lauric acid (5,000x less effective); coconut oil marketed as monolaurin source (insufficient conversion); non-standardized products
Minimum effective dose: 600mg/day for maintenance
Third-party tested brands: Lauricidin (original brand — pellets), Ecological Formulas, NOW Foods

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SAFETY PROFILE

Critical Interactions (Do Not Combine Without Medical Supervision)

No critical interactions identified.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

Theoretical/Low-Risk Interactions

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