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Monolaurin vs. Lauric Acid: What’s the Difference?

Monolaurin vs. Lauric Acid: What’s the Difference?

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated August 23, 2024 📚 21 citations 📖 5 minute read  About the Author: Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, has been a medical communicator and educator since 2014. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree as well as a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the University of Washington in Seattle. – While these two compounds share a close relationship and each provides distinct benefits, it’s important to know their differences—especially given their common presence in sources like coconut oil and palm kernel oil to make informed decisions about your health and wellness. Jump...

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Monolaurin Skin Benefits

How Can Monolaurin Support Skin And Hair Health?

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated July 15, 2024 📚 17 citations 📖 6 minute read  About the Author:  Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, has been a medical communicator and educator since 2014. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the University of Washington in Seattle. -- According to a 2018 study in the Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology & Venerology, 29.4% of adults have xerotic (dry) skin. ¹ Coconut oil, the highest natural source of lauric acid, has been shown to help moisturize and hydrate dry skin. ²...

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How To Increase White Blood Cells

How Can I Increase My White Blood Cell Count Naturally?

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated July 8, 2024 📚 22 citations 📖 6 minute read  About the Author:  Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, has been a medical communicator and educator since 2014. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the University of Washington in Seattle. -- Your body produces nearly 100 billion white blood cells (WBCs) each day. Also known as leukocytes, these cells protect your body from foreign invaders by identifying and eliminating threats. WBCs are an essential part of your immune function and have several major...

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Innate Immunity

How Does The Innate Immune System Work?

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated July 1, 2024 📚 19 citations 📖 8 minute read  About the Author:  Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, has been a medical communicator and educator since 2014. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the University of Washington in Seattle. -- The average individual's immune system contains approximately 1.8 trillion cells. ¹ This complex community creates proteins, antibodies, and other components that work in harmony. Your innate immune response is your body's first line of defense against invading microorganisms. This fast-acting system prevents harmful...

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