Monolaurin; a Powerful Ally Against Chronic Illness
Monolaurin - An All Natural Ally
Monolaurin is a natural compound that is derived from the lauric acid found in coconut oil. Not only does it have antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, but it's commonly used to treat conditions such as Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and Lyme disease.
But how?
Well, monolaurin works by breaking down the lipid membrane that surrounds viruses, bacteria, and yeast. This action disrupts the replication process of these pathogens and ultimately destroys them. In addition, monolaurin has been shown to boost the immune system, which is often compromised in those who suffer from chronic illnesses.
The Effective Fighter- long term!Monolaurin can be effective against several prominent long term ailments like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), and infectious mononucleosis, among others. Essentially, if you’re suffering from symptoms of weakness, fatigue, fever, or swollen lymph nodes, read on to learn how monolaurin could help you.
Epstein-Barr Virus
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a member of the herpes virus family and is one of the most common viruses in humans. It is estimated that up to 95% of adults have been infected with EBV at some point in their lives. If one is infected during adolescence, the virus often goes dormant, persisting on the immune system, but may activate again later in life. Although most people who are infected with EBV have no symptoms, some people may develop a fever, sore throat, fatigue, swollen glands, or other symptoms. There is no vaccine or specific treatment for EBV.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) characterized by a state of extreme, persistent fatigue that lasts for months, often with no underlying medical condition. The origins of CFS are not fully understood, but it is thought to be due to a combination of factors including genetic predisposition, viral infections, and immune system dysfunction. CFS affects people in different ways, treatment is typically tailored for their symptoms.
Infectious Mononucleosis aka “Mono”
Infectious mononucleosis (aka “mono”) is a contagious disease. The symptoms of mono include extreme fatigue, fever, sore throat, body aches, swollen nodes, etc. Although Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common cause, it may also be from a host of other viruses. It is common among teenagers and young adults, especially college students. At least one out of four teenagers and young adults who get infected with EBV will develop infectious mononucleosis.
Similar to EBV, once you contract mono, you will always carry the dormant virus, although it may become active later. There is no vaccine or specific treatment for mono,
How can you take advantage of monolaurin's health benefits for yourself or a loved one suffering from chronic illness?
As you’ve learned above, the common thread among the three conditions appears to be Epstein Barr Virus (EBV). Luckily for us, because EBV is an enveloped herpes family virus, literature suggests there might be a connection between select dietary supplements shown to inactivate enveloped viruses in laboratory studies… including the medium-chain fatty acid Monolaurin!
In some studies, monolaurin appears to disrupt the lipid bilayer of a virus, actively disintegrating the viral envelope, thus preventing attachment to susceptible host cells. Monolaurin thereby inhibits the replication of viruses by interrupting the binding of virus to host cells, stopping the virus’ ability for replication and infection.