Glyceryl laurate, also known as Monolaurin, also known as glycerol monolaurate, glyceryl laurate or 1-Lauroyl-glycerol.
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Benefits
Monolaurin is most commonly used as a surfactant in cosmetics, such as deodorants. As a food additive it is also used as an emulsifier or preservative. Monolaurin is also taken as a dietary supplement.
Monolaurin is primarily used for fighting infectious diseases or medical conditions. This includes the common cold, flu, toenail fungus and herpes. It is also used to strengthen the immune system so that it wards of such ailments. Some Lauricidin users have also given testimonials of the agent’s effectiveness in combating chronic fatigue syndrome, ulcerative colitis and even autism. With such applications, patients take monolaurin orally as capsules or caps. Some companies, however, such as Med-Chem Labs and Inspired Nutrition, make them as smaller forms called pellets or beads for better ingestion.
Caution
Monolaurin is primarily used for fighting infectious diseases or medical conditions. This includes the common cold, flu, toenail fungus and herpes. It is also used to strengthen the immune system so that it wards of such ailments. Some Lauricidin users have also given testimonials of the agent’s effectiveness in combating chronic fatigue syndrome, ulcerative colitis and even autism. With such applications, patients take monolaurin orally as capsules or caps. Some companies, however, such as Med-Chem Labs and Inspired Nutrition, make them as smaller forms called pellets or beads for better ingestion.
Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
glycerol monolaurate, monolaurin, 1-Lauroyl-glycerol
Reference
Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolaurin
LiveStrong, http://www.livestrong.com/article/529477-what-is-monolaurin/