FullscriptQuicksilver Scientific
Cat's Claw V-Max
100 Milliliters
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Monolaurin
Also called: Glycerol monolaurate, from lauric acid in coconut oil
A compound made from lauric acid, a fat in coconut oil and breast milk. In lab studies it breaks down the outer coating of some bacteria, viruses, and yeast, but human studies are few.
Medical Disclaimer
Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.
Studied for
- Short-term immune support (limited human evidence)
- Gut balance protocols, including for yeast overgrowth
- Recurring cold sores or other viral infections (limited evidence)
Found naturally in
- Coconut oil and palm kernel oil (lauric acid)
- Breast milk
- Your body makes small amounts from lauric acid
Label red flags
- Monolaurin amount hidden in a proprietary blend
- Claims to cure viral infections
Check with a provider
- Coconut allergy
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding: not well studied
- Digestive upset can occur. Starting with a low dose helps.
- Repeated or serious infections need a diagnosis from your provider, not self-treatment
Supplements that contain it
One product in the Lesher Wellness store lists monolaurin on the label.
Medical Disclaimer
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
FullscriptParts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
Blood & immune system
Blood carries oxygen and nutrients, and white blood cells defend you from infection. In autoimmune disease, that defense system targets your own tissues.
Digestive tract
Your stomach and intestines absorb nutrients and hold most of your body's immune tissue, which makes the gut a common target in autoimmune disease.
Illustrations: Servier Medical Art, CC BY 4.0
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.