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 can be taken safely with probiotics. Lauricidin does not destroy friendly bacteria you can take basically any vitamin or supplement for your gut.
Yes, Lauricidin® is the purified lipid extract from coconut oil and can be safely consumed by individuals with a coconut allergy.
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.
Warning: Any serious symptoms such as cardiac irregularity; breathing difficulties; chest, lung or throat constriction; significant swelling; or other severe symptoms should be given immediate medical attention.
Lauricidin® is free of wheat (gluten), soy, dairy, or corn-derived ingredients. It is also free of salicylates and contains no animal-derived ingredients.
We currently do not sell to large health food store chains nor do we sell to other supplement vendors. Our products may be found in some health food stores that meet our criteria for being able to offer product support. This policy was instituted so that the proper information is given to users of Lauricidin®. Our objective is to provide the correct information and service in a timely manner.We are not able to provide specific health advice over the phone. Specific health questions should be directed to your health provider.
No. The usual 300 mg capsule contains in addition to 300mg monolaurin, a base of inosine 7.5 mg and calcium-phosphate 106 mg with inert ingredients: dicalcium-phosphate, cellulose-powder and silicon-dioxide. Lauricidin®, on the other hand, is the purest monolaurin commercially attainable and is without any fillers or allergens.
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