Heather Sanchez, FNP | Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner
"I believe the body is designed to heal - it just needs the right support. My work is about finding the root cause and helping people rebuild health with clarity, compassion, and personalized care."
I'm Heather Sanchez, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced training in functional medicine from UCLA, IFM, and A4M. I specialize in gut health, hormones, detox, and nutrient optimization, and I support clients through IBS, PCOS, menopause, fertility, postpartum recovery, thyroid health, autoimmunity, and more. LauricidinĀ® is one of the wellness tools I value as part of a root-cause, personalized approach to healing.
Advanced Training, Root-Cause Care
I'm a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with advanced training from UCLA, the Functional Medicine Academy, the Institute for Functional Medicine, and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. My work is grounded in a root-cause philosophy that looks beyond symptom management to understand what the body truly needs for healing and resilience.
After working in both hospital and outpatient settings, I saw firsthand how often conventional care stops at managing symptoms. That experience shaped the way I practice today - blending functional lab testing, individualized care plans, and evidence-based natural therapies to help my clients move toward lasting wellness from the inside out.
Whole-Body Support for Real-Life Healing
I support clients through a wide range of concerns including gut health, detoxification, hormones, nutrient optimization, IBS, PCOS, menopause, andropause, fertility, postpartum recovery, thyroid health, autoimmunity, cardiovascular disease, brain health, weight loss, and pediatric wellness. My goal is to create practical, personalized plans that meet each person where they are - whether they are rebuilding after burnout or optimizing for performance and longevity.
I bring compassion, clarity, and confidence to every stage of care because she believes the body is designed to heal when it is given the right support. You can learn more through My FM practitioner profile or follow along on Instagram.
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Frequently asked questions
A mono-glyceride of C12 lauric acidāpresent 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 2ā3Ć/day rhythm without fillers or binders.
No. We believe in purity and simplicity. You get 100% pure monolaurin. No fillers, no excipients, no blends.
LauricidinĀ® 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 ā 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. LauricidinĀ® 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, LauricidinĀ® 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. āLow and slowā: 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.
LauricidinĀ® 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".
