Monolaurin

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Description

Monolaurin is a Monoglyceride comprised of Lauric Acid and Glycerol.  It is the mono of Lauric Acid. 

Health Benefits of Monolaurin

Immune System

 Monolaurin may inhibit/kill some types of Bacteria - Detrimental including:

 Bacillus anthracis (the cause of Anthrax)  [1]

 Helicobacter pylori  [2]

 Listeria monocytogenes  Anecdotal Evidence

 Staphylococcus aureus  [3]

 Monolaurin may possess anti-viral activity against several Viruses that reside in Cell Membranes(it may prevent their entry into Cell Membranes):  [4]

 As the HIV Virus (responsible for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)) is also a Virus that resides in the Cell Membrane, it is possible that Monolaurin may also be effective against this Virus (although this claim is still awaiting scientific studies).  [5]

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