Dr. Candice Coleman-Pope | Functional & Lifestyle Medicine
"Root-cause medicine is part of my spiritual calling. I believe healing should be compassionate, whole-person-centered, and grounded in practical lifestyle foundations that empower patients for lasting wellness."
I'm Dr. Candice Coleman-Pope, a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in Family Practice and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care with advanced training in Functional and Lifestyle Medicine. I combine evidence-based lifestyle medicine, functional diagnostics, and personalized care to help patients uncover underlying causes and build sustainable healing strategies. Lauricidin® is one of the wellness tools I value as part of that root-cause approach.
My Calling to Whole-Person Care
As a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner with certification in Functional Medicine from the Institute for Functional Medicine and Diplomate status from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, I've built my work around one clear belief: true healing happens when we look beyond symptoms and care for the whole person.
Earning my doctoral degree from Florida State University with a specialization in Lifestyle Medicine deepened that mission. My clinical work brings together evidence-based lifestyle approaches, functional medicine principles, and compassionate partnership so patients feel seen, supported, and equipped with practical tools for lasting health.
Root-Cause Healing in Real Life
Grounded in the pillars of lifestyle medicine, I help patients build healing strategies around whole-food nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress resilience, avoiding harmful substances, and meaningful social connection. I pair those foundations with advanced functional medicine diagnostics to identify underlying drivers and create personalized plans that are preventive, practical, and sustainable.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, paddleboarding, being outdoors, practicing yoga and hitting up the local farmers markets. Those rhythms reflect the balance, presence, and mindful living I encourage in my care. You can learn more at The Whole NP, follow along on Instagram, or connect on Facebook.
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Frequently asked questions
A mono-glyceride of C12 lauric acid—present in small amounts in human milk and made today from coconut lauric acid + vegetable glycerol.
Titration. Pellets let you adjust your amount easily and keep a steady 2–3×/day rhythm without fillers or binders.
No. We believe in purity and simplicity. You get 100% pure monolaurin. No fillers, no excipients, no blends.
Lauricidin® is nontoxic. If starting levels are too high, a patient may experience short-term (a few days to a few weeks) exacerbation of mild symptoms such as headache, joint and muscle pain, body aches, acne, itchy skin, mild rashes, skin flushing, sore throat, general malaise, sweating, chills, nausea, or other symptoms. This mild and temporary response may be likened to what is known as a Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. These symptoms are normal – and even healthy. Questions should be directed to your health professional and your intake level may need to be lessened.
No, Lauricidin is a pure, natural monolaurin extract from coconut oil, free from common allergens (like gluten, soy, dairy, corn, wheat, nuts, fish, shellfish, peanuts) and typically contains no fillers, artificial additives, preservatives, colors, or artificial ingredients, making it safe for most individuals, including those with coconut allergies. It's a straightforward, plant-based supplement designed for immune and gut support.
Yes, Lauricidin can be taken safely with probiotics. Lauricidin does not destroy friendly bacteria you can take basically any vitamin or supplement for your gut.
Coconut oil is the edible oil harvested from the meat of mature coconuts (Cocos nucifera). 40-60% of coconut oil is comprised of the 12-carbon medium chain saturated fatty acid known as lauric acid, a triglyceride. Lauricidin® is made by combining lauric acid from coconut oil with a plant-based glycerol (non-soy) creating a pure ester known as monolaurin, a monoglyceride.
Yes, Lauricidin® is the purified lipid extract from coconut oil and can be safely consumed by individuals with a coconut allergy.
Recommended use instructions are provided with each order or specific recommendations may be made by your health provider. “Low and slow”: For individuals ages 12 and older, start with 1/4th of a teaspoon (1/4th of the blue scoop) two to three times a day with food, and slowly work up to 1 teaspoon (1 full blue scoop) two to three times a day with food. We recommend not exceeding 12 teaspoons (12 full scoops) per day and always to start low and increase intake slowly. Children three years and older may start with as low as 1-5 pellets and work up the intake more slowly.
Lauricidin® can be taken in even higher amounts with no adverse effects. Many successful users increase their intake amount during increase social contact, traveling and going abroad and during times of "major life stress" or "seasonal challenges".
