How much Monolaurin Should I Take? What are the other Forms of Monolaurin?

Monolaurin, among many other dietary supplements, is sold in a variety of different forms and dosages. Depending on the indication or need for taking a supplement will determine how much a consumer should take.

Monolaurin has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for any medical condition, so there are no standard dosing guidelines. However, the suggested dosage is for people age 12 and older to start with 750 milligrams (mg) of monolaurin two to three times per day. Overtime it is suggested that consumers work their way up to 3000 mg, two to three times per day. For children, taking their weight, for every 50 lb increment it is recommended that they take 27 pellets.

There are many different forms of supplements that you can find on the market today to include tablets, capsules, gummies, powders, drinks, and pressurized pearls. Depending on the type of organic consistency of the supplement, meaning the natural form that the supplement starts as, will determine the best way the supplement can be made into single serving dosages.

In this case, Monolaurin starts off as an oil so there are three different forms of this product that you can find on the market. The first is a capsule. A capsule is an outer shell that holds certain medications or supplements that is broken down in the digestive tract and the medication is absorbed in the bloodstream and then distributed and metabolized. The biggest capsule size can hold up to 1000 mg of powder.

The second form of Monolaurin that you can find on the market is a powder form, also known as a lauric acid. This is the most natural form that you can find this supplement however, many consumers find the taste to be too unpleasant due to its natural flavor that is most related to a soap-like flavor. This form can be mixed with food or beverages however it still may be very difficult to reduce the substantiating flavor.

The last and most common form of Monolaurin is the pearls. This form of monolaurin takes the lauric acid and compresses it into tiny flavorless micro-pearls that can be consumed like taking a capsule or tablet. The biggest benefit of the pearls versus the capsules or the powder form is that the consumer will only need to consume one serving of the monolaurin versus taking anywhere from 6-18 capsules to compete with the same efficacy. Taking one serving of the pearls is the equivalence of taking 6 capsules of the standard monolaurin capsules on the market. The consumer will consume the suggested amount of teaspoons of the pearls by placing a scoop of the pearls into their mouth and immediately swallowing the pearls with a beverage of choice. It is not recommended to mix the pearls with any kind of a hot liquid or to let the pearls stay in the consumers mouth for too long because the soapy-like taste of the monolaurin will arise.
Also a recent company has comprised the first ever flavored Monolaurin, that takes the pearls and submerges into an inositol Powder, (a natural occurring substance that is derived from cantaloupe, citrus fruits, and fiber rich foods that is used for diabetic nerve pain, panic disorder, high cholesterol, insomnia, cancer, depression, Alzheimer’s, psoriasis, promoting hair growth and a variety of other uses). The inositol powder has then been flavored using essential oils. The company Immunobliss has released their first flavored Monolaurin with it’s first flavor of Cinnamon.

Depending on the condition being treated, the maximum amount of monolaurin that is recommended that consumer takes is 36 grams per day given that the possibility of a Herxheimer reaction, which is a condition that is cased when the body is unable to remove the amount of dead cells as fast as they are being produced. Taking too much of monolaurin may also cause the consumer to have body aches or chills, itchy skin, acne, nausea or diarrhea all of which are normal and are a good indication that the supplement is working. However, if any other serious conditions, although rare, can still happen and consumers should consult a healthcare professional. It is recommended that consumers take this product in a small dosage and work their way up to help their body build regularity to the symptoms and build their immune system.

Takeaway

Deciding on which dosage of Monolaurin depends on age, weight, and the indication for taking the product. For consumers experiencing severe symptoms related to their illnesses should start slow, and work their way up to taking a full dosage to help reduce the possibility of a Herxheimer reaction. Deciding which form of monolaurin should depend on how often and how many servings they want to consume each time they take the supplement. The pearls will allow the user to consume the highest dosage of monolaurin and the least number of servings, verses a capsule which will require the user to consume upwards of eighteen capsules to match the same dose as the pearls. There are several different forms of Monolaurin, to include a newly released flavored monolaurin called Immunobliss. However, before taking this supplement, consumers should consult their healthcare provider to ensure that there will be no contraindications for taking this supplement if they are already taking prescribed medications. Overall, Monolaurin is safe and can be very beneficial for daily or specific use.