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What’s the Best Source of Monolaurin?

What’s the Best Source of Monolaurin?

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated October 17, 2024 📚 16 citations 📖 7 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. -- Monolaurin has gained popularity in recent years for its potential health benefits, particularly for immune support and digestive health⁵. However, finding the best source of monolaurin is essential to ensure you’re getting a product that is effective, safe, and bioavailable. Jump To: Natural Sources...

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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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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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What Do Antibodies Do

What Are Antibodies And What Do They Do?

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Evan Leonard 🔍 Last updated June 17, 2024 📚 13 citations 📖 6 minute read  About the Author:  Dr. Evan Leonard is a Doctor of Medical Science and has been a board-certified physician associate since 2014. He practiced at the University of Florida's healthcare system for two years in internal medicine, followed by an additional two years in emergency and critical care medicine. He is now a university professor.  -- The human body can generate about 10 billion different antibodies. ¹ These protective proteins, also referred to as immunoglobulins, are produced by your body's immune system...

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