Tenet for Preventing Heart Disease

From eNewsletter 8/18/2025

DID YOU KNOW that according to new research, monolaurin's antiviral properties are not its only benefit?

Researchers in a Frontiers in Nutrition study found that glycerol monolaurate (monolaurin) improved the integrity of intestinal tight junction protein expression.

Why is this important?

Intestinal tight junction damage, often referred to as "leaky gut," allows harmful substances to pass through the intestinal walls, triggering immune responses and inflammation, potentially leading to gastrointestinal and autoimmune diseases.

This should not surprise us given that glycerol monolaurate (a coconut ester) mimics the immune properties of human breast milk. It is a powerful immune protector.

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