Undecylenic Acid

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Also known as:  Undecenoic Acid

 

Description

Undecylenic Acid is a type of Monounsaturated Fatty Acid with an 11 carbon chain.

 

Health Benefits of Undecylenic Acid

Immune System

 Undecylenic Acid may inhibit various types of Detrimental Fungi and Detrimental Yeasts including:  [1]

 Candida albicans (including Gastrointestinal Candidiasis)  [2]

 Microsporum audouini  [3]

 Trichophyton species including:  [4]

 Trichophyton mentagrophytes  [5]

 Trichophyton rubrum  [6]

 Undecylenic Acid (applied topically) may inhibit Herpes Simplex Viruses:  [7]

 Undecylenic Acid (applied topically) may inhibit Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1.  [8]

 Undecylenic Acid (applied topically) may inhibit Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2.  [9]

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