Real questions, answered with real evidence
Strong lab evidence for gram-positive bacteria. Less clear for gram-negative. Here's what 443 studies show.
🛡️Strong animal evidence for enveloped viruses. No human RCTs of monolaurin for viral infection.
🥥Your body converts lauric acid to monolaurin, but the conversion rate is poorly understood. Not a simple swap.
💊From coconut oil to purified supplements to topical gels — different forms, different evidence. Here's what the research covers.
🧬Dissolves lipid membranes of enveloped pathogens and disrupts bacterial signal transduction.
🤱It's a key antimicrobial component. One study calls it the "primary" antimicrobial factor protecting newborns.
⚕️Lab and animal studies suggest monolaurin can disrupt bacterial and viral pathogens, including those linked to colds and flu. No published human RCTs for general immune support.
🧴Some lab and small clinical studies suggest monolaurin may disrupt biofilms and bacteria associated with skin infections. Topical research remains preliminary.
⚔️Strong in vitro evidence against MRSA and other resistant strains. A 2025 paper showed activity at 2 µg/mL without harming human cells.