Coconut and Monolaurin

Critical Updates - Ultra Monolaurin - 9/1/15  Updated on 8/2017

On August 8, 2013 I had a discussion with Steven Lokken, DC, DABCI, Colorado  Springs CO, which I want to share with you.

Dr Lokken had been recommending our Ultra Monolaurin to his patients for about 2 years. He reports great success with a variety of health care problems. As a general rule, he recommends that his patients keep a bottle on the shelf, and at the first sign of a cold or flu symptom, take one or two scoops (1/4 tsp per scoop) that day and continue until symptoms are gone. In a day or two the symptoms are usually gone.

He has recommended it for sinus problems and general immune support. He has found that low white blood cell count respond to 3-4 scoops per day.  At the very end, he reminded me that he tells his teachers to start taking 2 scoops of Ultra Monolaurin per day for about 2 weeks before school starts. And guess what - they don’t get sick when they get exposed to whatever the kids bring to school. So I asked about the kids? He said, yes, they should start 1 or 2 scoops, too. (Smile)

We have known for years about the effectiveness of Monolaurin (the mono ester of lauric acid) for many virus conditions. It has more recently been shown to be effective against pathogenic bacteria, fungi such as candida, and it has anti protozoa activity. While this is validated by a number of studies, it is important to me to have it confirmed by a doctor who follows his patients for a long period of time using blood tests. Ps our Cinnamint toothpaste has monolaurin in it.

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So what is new about Monolaurin?

     How about Eat Fat - Lose Fat?

A number of recent studies show that by eating products that contain coconut you can lose weight. It seems to help control insulin resistance in type II Diabetes. When Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA) are in the diet they are preferentially utilized. They usually occur as monoglycerides or triglycerides. They also increase the utilization of the long chain triglycerides - as are found in belly fat (and other places where there is unwanted fat). Ps. This effect was specifically referenced in the studies.

How can coconut do that, you may ask? This is because of the MCFAs in Coconut oil. The crystals in Ultra Monolaurin are made from coconut oil, so they contain the same MCFAs: Monolaurin and its vital medium-chain fatty acid companions, Monomyristin, Monocaprin and Monocaprylin.

There are a growing number of coconut products on the market - milk, ice cream, butter substitute, yogurt and most importantly, coconut oil. While these products can be - and are - used in place of cows milk with good results, they do provide calories. Therefore we use coconut products, coconut oil and Ultra Monolaurin to optimize the effects of the MCFAs.

Another interesting area of recent studies is the effect these MCFAs have on high energy use activities. Sports, exercise, and hard physical labor all use a lot of energy.  Dr Jones has written about the benefits of nutritional supplementation for Athletes - how it can affect (and effect) performance and help injury recovery.  NEW: MCFAs are metabolized to ketones which can be used like glucose for energy production. It is readily available.  Ultra Monolaurin should be taken before exercise for more strength and endurance.  If taken afterwards it leads to faster recovery and provides energy to prevent muscle loss.

Another area of interest is brain function when there is senile Dementia or Alzheimer’s.  Because the brain can also benefit from ketones, which are a product of MCFA metabolism, we have pointed out that Monolaurin should be considered when there is concern about senile dementia or Alzheimer’s.  That is in addition to substituting coconut oil for other fats in the diet - EXCEPT - you also need Ultra Omega-Linic because it supports brain structure and neural function.

Let me pause here and comment that adding MCFAs to the diet does NOT replace the need for the essential, PREformed, polyunsaturated long chain fatty acids.   Ultra Omega-Linic is still required to fulfill the need the body has for these ESSENTIAL fatty acids.  In fact, some of the MCFA studies showed poor results BECAUSE the EFAs were omitted from the diet.  Ultra Vites are also necessary to provide cofactors for all metabolic processes.

“Because MCT oil bypasses some digestive and absorptive processes required by the longer chain fatty acids, it provides readily available calories for people with digestive disorders.  This benefits patients with cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, intestinal disorders such as Crohn's disease and even newborn babies with malabsorption problems.  The pediatric department at the University of Louisville cautions that MCT oils do not contain the essential fatty acids required for optimal nutrition and therefore cannot be the sole source of fats in the diet.”

What IF?

What if there was an oil you could use for your daily cooking needs that would protect you from problems like heart disease or Alzheimer's?  What if that oil would improve your digestion, strengthen your immune system, protect you from infectious diseases, and help you lose excess weight?  And, by the way, you could improve your exercise, too.  Would you be interested?   That oil exists.  It is pure extra Virgin cold pressed Coconut oil.

What is less clear is how much to take!  We have, as stated above, substituted coconut oil and coconut products for as much of our daily cooking and eating needs as possible.  We also take Ultra Monolaurin.  One study we found was using the equivalent of about 10 scoops per day.  Each scoop of Ultra Monolaurin provides 750 mg monolaurin.  So about 2 ½ tsp equals about 22 grams of MCFAs.  I presume how much you might take depends on the severity of your problem and how much coconut oil is being consumed.

How much should you take?

Caution!

Begin the use Coconut oil and/or Ultra Monolaurin slowly as there is the possibility of a reaction to the die-off of unwanted organisms. Many of the articles address stomach upset, but the response may be any one of a variety of symptoms. Increase the amount used per day as symptoms subside.
To sum up our recommendations: 2 Ultra Vites per day, 2-4 Ultra Omega-Linic (or more, depending on the needs of the body) and a minimum of 1 scoop – up to perhaps 10 scoops per day Ultra Monolaurin (while substituting coconut oil and coconut products for daily cooking and eating needs)

Just when you thought you knew all about the benefits of coconut oil...

One more consideration about the use of coconut oil: because it supports the natural chemical balance of the skin it relieves dryness of skin and scalp. It can prevent wrinkles and sagging skin. Helps reduce age spots. Also helps protect the skin from damaging sun’s rays.  Many of our skin care products, like DermaCalm lotion, are made with monolaurin and coconut oil.

You can’t say this about many substances, but it is completely non-toxic and has no bad side effects - unless you happen to have an allergy to coconut.

We condensed things a lot. Here are some suggestions if you want more information:

New Monolaurin Information white paper

We found and published a recipe we modified for chocolate candy

We also found a lot of information at http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org And More Recently: CoconutOil.com

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About Nutritional Supplementation, Coconut oil and Monolaurin

By Marilyn Sidwell, owner of Nutrition Pure and Simple.

Even if a person could or would eat a perfect diet, biological diversity assures that each body has different nutritional needs. In addition, the very young, the very old and the very ill cannot get enough of the nutrients they need from the dietary intake.

  Dr. Jones' recommendations for Basic Supplementation

Ultra Vites
The minimum daily requirements (MDR, RDI, RDA) have been determined so as to prevent symptoms of deficiency . They are in NO way adequate to have the body function at optimal levels, particularly considering bio-individuality, age and general health, and the use of prescription drugs that often interfere with the function of many nutrients.  Levels in our multi vitamin/mineral formulas have been researched by our medical nutritional consultant, John W Jones, MD, MPH, and their benefits have been confirmed in medical practice.

Ultra Vites is a unique multi vitamin-mineral formula.  In the truest sense of ‘simple’, our multi works for him, for her, for grandma and your teenager. And you can be sure it won’t just ‘pass right on through’.

Ultra Vites benefits

1. Nutrient levels far exceed the minimum daily requirements - easily covering the essential nutritional bases for most healthy people.
2. We use capsules - no fillers, no binders, no dyes
3. It is easy for the body to absorb and use ALL the nutrients in the product
4. There is a high level of B vitamins - high folic acid and high B12 in particular
5. It is high in vitamin D3 - a very important nutrient that is often lacking
6. It is high in magnesium - another nutrient often lacking
7. And all the nutrients work synergistically to help keep the body running at peak performance

Ultra Vites

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A note about mineral supplementation.  Minerals presented to the body as chelates are about 2 ½ times more bioavailable than mineral salts (like calcium carbonate or magnesium oxide). It is not necessary to take them at any special time or with meals, and less is more. (Mineral Supplementation Facts)

Ultra Omega-Linic: fish oil Extraordinaire! And so much more

Is burping fish oil a problem?  It doesn't need to be.  We start with the wild Alaskan Salmon and other CLEAN deep water, cold water fish and add a special Black Currant Seed Oil.  These oils have been blended to form optimal levels of essential fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA.  They are analyzed for contaminants such as heavy metals and organic pollutants, and the product is guaranteed to exceed federal safety standards.   Neither the Salmon or the Fish Oil concentrate contains any protein for you to burp - or cause an allergic response.

Ultra Omega-Linic is PREformed Long Chain polyunsaturated essential fatty acids. These fatty acids are often recommended by doctors for a variety of heart conditions.  They can provide relief for the pain of arthritis.  Ultra Omega-Linic helps other inflammatory conditions, and is used to avoid or mitigate a variety of other health problems.  Essential fatty acids are necessary for proper development of the brain and retina of unborn babies and supplementation of pregnant women is recommended to prevent brain mass loss of the mother (postpartum depression).

Why are these fatty acids essential?  Because the body MUST have them - and can’t make the essential components from any other food.  And we don’t eat fish 3 times a day.  Black currant seed oil in Ultra Omega-Linic provides the equally important fatty acids GLA and SDA.  All of these work in concert with each other, and with the nutrients in Ultra Vites - and both products are necessary for optimal performance.

Side effects?  YES! A more beautiful YOU - noticeably prettier skin (what wrinkles?); shiny, more manageable, silky hair. Those are in addition to all the other health benefits.

Over the years this combination of fatty acids has been used by Dr Jones in his medical practice so successfully for so many problems that he laughingly calls it his ‘snake oil’.

Ultra Omega-Linic

2-4/Day

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Ultra Monolaurin

The secret disease fighter: The overuse of antibiotics is an increasing problem in modern medicine. The CDC has on ongoing program to discourage this practice.

Monolaurin is a component of mother’s milk; milk that must provide powerful disease fighting factors to sustain the infant as its own immune system develops. The exciting thing about Monolaurin is that it does not work like antibiotics, sulfa drugs, anti-viral, anti-protozoa or anti-fungal agents. It works directly on the lipid envelope coat of the virus, preventing attachment to susceptible host cells. It is non toxic to humans.

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1-4 scoops/day

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These 3 products make up Dr Jones’ Basic nutritional requirements to fuel the marvelous biochemical factory you walk around in each day.

To recap: these recommendations include Ultra Vites, Ultra Omega-Linic and Ultra Monolaurin.

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The Wonderful World of Essential Oils - Insights into an Ancient Art

8/21/2017 | Our newest information - It's All about Natural Pain Relief Tips and Tricks

As you know, the benefits of Essential Oils are many; each oil or combination of oils offers a holistic healing approach unique to your needs.

The use of Essential Oils is a very Ancient Art. Our Nutrition Pure And Simple website and BLOG are rich in references to recent studies showing their Evidence Based properties.

Here are a few common ways that Essential Oils are used: Inhalation, Baths, Foot Soaks, Steam Facial/Sinus Inhalation, Shiny Hair, Healthy Scalp & Skin, Pain relief, Compress & Massage, Air Fresheners, Body Balms, Tonics & Spritzers, and they help balance Moods and Emotions (for real).  Our Companion Pak comes with 'How-To' information

BUT - we have a caveat - Those using essential oils are assumed to have full knowledge of their use, properties, safety precautions, dosage - or to be under the care of a qualified healthcare professional.

This presents a dilemma for you:

1.    You don’t have a healthcare professional who knows anything about Aromatherapy - nor do they care to know - nor do they encourage you to use these vital essences.
2.    You don’t have enough time to devote to learning which oils will benefit you - or how to best make use of them.

We’ve done the work for you.  Get help here & now!

If you like to 'do it yourself', our Companion Pack of Essential Oils comes with recommendations - tips and tricks - for combining and using Essential Oils.  Essential Oils for Baths.

Time Laboratories has been incorporating 100% Pure and Genuine Essential Oils into their very effective quality products since 1972:  Nutritional Supplements, Herbs, Salon & Spa skin care and Windrose Aromatics Essential Oils.

How wonderful to have qualified and knowledgeable professionals at work on your behalf. 
For Instance:
Annette Davis, C.N.

Annette is a Clinical Nutritionist with over 20 years of clinical Phyto-Aromatherapy experience. She was introduced to holistic healing by her Grandmother and American aromatherapy pioneer, Annemarie Buhler. Annette currently serves as the President of NAHA (National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy) and as the Membership Chair for ASEMIP (American Society of Endobiogenic Medicine and Intregative Physiology).

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Eric Davis

Eric has studied clinical Phyto-Aromatherapy under Dr. Jean Claude Lapraz since 1991. Eric currently serves as the Treasurer of NAHA (National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy) and as the IT Chair for ASEMIP (American Society of Endobiogenic Medicine and Intregative Physiology).

Annette and Eric work with a medical team, applying their combined knowledge and experience in clinical settings to further ‘prove’ the effectiveness of our products.

We have done the work for you!  Search now for what you need...

• We offer the highest quality, 100% Pure and Genuine Essential Oils
• The expertise we offer in this arena is unequaled
• Favorable pricing means you get what you pay for - for less cost and less waste

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The 'ketogenic' diet - what is old is new again

By John W Jones, MD
6/2017

In the 1960's, while serving as Flight Surgeon at the SAC base, Mt Home, ID, we kept our pilots at 'flying weight' using what was laughingly known as 'the drinking man's diet'.  The pilots could drink straight booze and eat steak, but had to avoid potatoes and other high carb foods and drink upon pain of exceeding their optimal weight.  Overweight meant they could be grounded!

Dr Atkins was right!

At the time, Dr Atkins had not achieved his later notoriety - but the principles of low carbohydrate intake, which he researched & promoted, are as valid today as they were then.  The low carbohydrate dietary recommendations precede by YEARS the 'fat-is-bad-for-you' dogma.  In fact, this juicy bit of mis-information accounts for many of today's health problems.  Problems like Alzheimer's, Senile Dementia, Diabetes & weight control (you know about the obesity epidemic), Epilepsy and Heart Disease.  The metabolic consequence of a high-carb diet, are controlled poorly or not at all by pharmaceuticals.

A Quote from a BLOG on Atkins.com by Colette Heimowitz; "..a low-carb diet by any other name is still a low-carb diet."  In fact, when the body does not have carbohydrates to burn for energy, it burns fat.  It is that simple.  Ps - the end result is more ketones for performance.

So this morning i had a Facebook posting referencing 'News about Coconut Oil Saturated Fat' (BAD!) Saying you should replace it with 'healthier fats'.  I was reminded of this article from 2002 - "What if it has all been a big fat lie?".  I just HAVE to share it with you :).

Here is a rebuttal to the American Heart Association warning -> avoid saturated fats (and you may know that coconut oil is a saturated fat) - "The AHA’s recommendation clearly contradicts research that exists on not only coconut oil but saturated fats in general, which debunks the old lipid theory of heart disease that saturated fat and cholesterol cause heart disease." What I like are all the references with the article.

Various authors, including me, have written reams about the benefits of the low carb approach.  I affectionately call it the Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle modification (as compared with the typical Western Diet).  Others claim great success using the low glycemic index information.  The current catch-phrase is the 'ketogenic diet'.  These diets all have one thing in common - they encourage protein and fat-rich foods, and limit carbohydrate intake.  The key is to determine which foods are high in carbohydrates (and those which dramatically raise blood sugar and insulin levels) - and to AVOID them, or at least dramatically limit them.  The objective is to provide the body with lots of ketones rather than glucose.

I like to (laughingly) point out that carbs are the way ranchers fatten their cattle for market.

While there is a lot of information available about the sugar content of foods, especially processed and package foods, we tend to forget that carbohydrates in the body become glucose (... sugar by any other name).  While modern labeling of manufactured food requires a listing of the sugar content, most folks look at the calorie content and skip over the carbohydrate listing.  A healthy person should have an intake of about 40 grams of carbs per day.  If you want an easy way to check the nutritional value of a food, try this link: NutritionData

What is true is that when man became man he was a hunter-gatherer, not a farmer-reaper.  Carnivores and Omnivores (meat eaters and eat-anything-ers) have brains which function differently from the brains of herbivores.  To tell the truth, the human body - the brain in particular - much prefers ketones to work well.  Recently scientists have defined a type III Diabetes, a condition where the brain no longer can use glucose to produce insulin in the brain.  As you can imagine, this inability to use glucose causes all sorts of neurologic malfunctions.

We found this information in Wikipedia on Epilepsy and the Ketogenic diet.  It covers recent research to treat epileptic seizures.  Four diets are compared: The Typical American (or Western) diet, The Atkins diet, a Classic ketogenic diet 4:1, and the MCT (medium chain triglyceride) diet.  ps: triglycerides are also fatty acids.  pps: The MCT diet yields more ketones per unit of energy.

Note:  none of these diets take into account food allergies and intolerances.  All recommend vitamin and mineral supplementation.  I would add that long chain PREformed essential fatty acids are also required.  See my Basic Protocol.

Articles by John W Jones, MD

1.  Alzheimer's and Senile Dementia
2. CardioVascular Health
3. Coconut & Monolaurin Learn about Ultra Monolaurin- a rich source of ketones
4. Fats & Fatty Acids - Myths, Misconceptions and Facts

Nutritional Protocol Recommendations by John W Jones, MD

1. Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
2. Athletes, Sports and High Energy 
3. Herpes, Psoriasis, Candida
4. Infections
5. Low Carbohydrate Lifestyle
6. Neurological Conditions Protocol  ie. Schizophrenia, Epilepsy
7. Shingles
8. Upper Respiratory Infections
9. Urinary Tract Infections

Recipes for Health, Nutrition and Taste on my Website, jjConsulting.net

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A Tummy Trouble Treat

Many common causes of GI distress also cause atrophy of the villi that line the GI tract.  These villi are responsible for absorption of nutrients.  If they don't do their job then a variety of malnutrition health issues result.  Digestion - What is Supposed to Happen!  
Are you suffering from:

• Celiac or Crohn's disease
• Food Allergies
• Giardia infections

There are also a whole raft of common complaints that cause the GI tract to 'malfunction'.
Are you plagued by:

• nausea
• flatulence, burping, bloating
• not enough of the 'good' bacteria
• GERDS

HELP IS ON THE WAY!

Buy GI-Pro  It is a synergistic combination of herbal extracts and essential oils (EO) that helps to soothe GI complaints while promoting healthy digestion.  It is loaded with herbs & essential oils that have been proven to help.

What The Herbs and EO’s in GI-Pro Do: (evidence-based ingredients)
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1.    Ginger root extract - Ginger increases intestinal muscle contraction while relaxing the gastro duodenal sphincter. This allows the gastric contents to go into the duodenum rather than reflux into the esophagus (GERDS).  In fact, Ginger stimulates the bowel to propel food along the GI tract.

2.    Aloe Vera juice - Best known for its marvelous affects on damaged epithelium tissue, aloe vera contains many beneficial vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, amino and fatty acids.

3.    Peppermint oil - used to relieve spastic discomfort of the upper gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts, irritable colon, respiratory complaints, dyspepsia, nausea, colic, and flatulence.

4.    Cardamom seed oil - used as an antispasmodic, anti-nausea, it treats digestive complaints, it is antimicrobial and a tonic.

5.    Wild Thyme oil - Carminative (relieve flatulence), it forces gas downward and preventing it from building up again.  It stimulates digestion.  Since it kills worms, it may help with these and other intestinal problems.  Kills yeast (candida albacans)

6.    Chamomile oil - used in herbal medicine for a sore stomach and irritable bowel syndrome.  It is anti-inflammatory and bactericidal.  It may also be antispasmodic and antimutagenic.

7.    French Green Illite Clay - Green clays are curative volcanic ashes that detoxify and restore mineral balance. Our Illite clay contains only natural materials treated mechanically without any chemical additives.  As a bacteria-destroying agent it can render contaminated water innocuous.  When ingested, it travels along the digestive tract eliminating toxic agents and bacteria.  It has a long use for diarrhea and other gastro intestinal problems.

8.    Silica - Besides helping the body rid itself of heavy metals, Silica has been used for many years in the treatment of GI complaints, especially gas and colic.

Some notes on Silica.

• Did you know that Silica is the most abundant mineral in the body?  
• Did you know that the body needs silica, along with other minerals and Vitamin D, to make bone?  
• Did you know that silica helps form healthier hair, skin & nails.

So, you like studies?  Here are Links to Evidence-Based studies on the ingredients...

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Bladder Blues

Dr Jones' Nutritional Recommendations for UTIs ...Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body. They account for about 8.3 million doctor visits each year.  90% of these are Cystitis.  Women are especially prone to Cystitis.

In Cistitis, where eColi is the main problem.  d-Mannose removes the the sticky coating around the eColi.  This does not allow it to attach to the bladder wall and allows it to be flushed from the bladder.  It has also been used for interstitial cystitis.

• Do you have a constant 'Need To Go' to the Bathroom?  Simple muscle tension could be the cause.  Then again, perhaps you have a mild bladder infection.

• Do you have recurring bladder infections?  (AKA cystitis or UTI)  The infectious agent is usually e.Coli.  The herbs in BladrEase coupled with d-Mannose are very effective against this infectious agent.

•  A Government Study (CDC):  over half of seniors are plagued by incontinence (bladder leaks), bladder infections and other urinary problems.

"Bladder and bowel incontinence is a highly prevalent disease that has emotional, health, social and economic impacts in the daily life of our elderly population in the U.S.," said Dr. Farzeen Firoozi, a urologist at North Shore-LIJ Health System in Manhasset, N.Y.

Many people swear by the benefits of cranberry juice - but it  has lots of sugar.  This  can be a problem if you are working to control your weight.  D-Mannose, the active ingredient in cranberry juice, is an effective alternative.

Some lifestyle changes may help:

• balance fluid intake, 
• maintain a healthy weight, 
• exercise (kegel is specific for bladder control),
• quit smoking
• avoid constipation

Did you know that some medications can ‘cause’ incontinence - especially chemo drugs?
If you suspect that you are having problems from your meds, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Men - your prostate may put pressure on your bladder.  One reason for this is that you may have a low grade prostate infection.  D-Mannose might help here, too.

Older men are often bothered by multiple trips to the bathroom at night.  d-Mannose offers a solution.  We have reports that the best way of taking d-Mannose for this situation is a heaping teaspoon-full in 2 or 3 oz of water at bedtime.

Voila - GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

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Get the scoop on Ultra Monolaurin

Our NATURAL Ultra Monolaurin is the one that also includes the other antimicrobial medium chain fatty acids: Monomyristin, Monocaprin and Monocaprylin - and nothing else - no fillers, no binders, no dyes, no capsule. 

Each 1/4 tsp (750 mg) of these easy-to-take pellets delivers a 90% pure distillate of coconut oil (hint: all the benefits of coconut oil - but you don't have to take a cupful or two to reap the rewards).

Coconut oil is a mixture of long and medium chain fatty acids.  The magic is in the medium chains, which possess antimicrobial properties.  Yes, Monolaurin is present in the highest concentration; but each monoglyceride has a specific health advantage. 

In studies Monolaurin has demonstrated the most ability to fight against viruses, bacteria parasites and fungi.  However, there are some instances where one or another of the medium chain monoglycerides may work better against specific organisms.  In some instances it is the only one to work against a specific organism. 

Coconut oil (and Ultra Monolaurin) is a natural combination of 'medium chain fatty acids'.  Because they work synergistically you can anticipate a more effective result .

STUDIES:

Monocaprin - was effective against C. jejuni
Monocaprylin - with caprylic acid - was effective against a variety of bacterial pathogens, including Campylobacterjejuni (C. jejuni)
Monomarystin - was most active against chlamydia (compared with the other monoglycerides)

Monocaprylin (Caprylic acid) has been demonstrated (and used for over 50 years) to inhibit the growth of candida albicans.

Antibacterial study of the medium chain fatty acids and their 1-monoglycerides: individual effects and synergistic relationships

"The protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia is killed by monoglycerides from hydrolyzed human milk. "

Reference: Putting the Pieces Together
Ultra Monolaurin a PDF by John W Jones, MD 

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What the heck is an 'Active' B Vitamin? Why is it important?

 How's the ole' brain today?

As we age most things we need in the body slow down.  We have found one that goes UP instead - Homocysteine.  And that's not good. It has been common knowledge for many years that high levels of Folic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 are needed to reduce the level of homocysteine.

I can hear you saying -  my multi has these B Vitamins.  Isn't that enough?  NO!

An elevated level of Homocysteine (EH) is a clear sign that your body has a problem converting the B Vitamins to their active form.

There are a number of very-hard-to-deal-with consequences of EH - ranging from poor bone health to cardiovascular disease to brain structure & function.   Brain, Homocysteine and B Vitamins web site cites information that it might take 30 or 40 years for the brain to decline and exhibit the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's.  They recommend homocysteine screening for those over 50 - and for anyone at risk for cardiovascular disease, those with BiPolar disease, Schizophrenia, and anyone exhibiting early signs of dementia, Alzheimer's or memory loss.

 Getting More Forgetful?

A Simple Solution

Our newly reformulated Ultra Vites is made with active B Vitamins.  So, what are these mysterious 'forms', and what are they good for?

'Active' is short for 'BioActive.  This means that the body does not have to transform  whatever the intake was into something it can use in its daily work.   There are genetic reasons (affecting a large percentage of the population) that the body cannot make or has trouble making the conversions.  And, as we age everything slows down.  Skewed diets and skewed nutritional supplementation can exaggerate the problems.  Supplying the active form skirts these problems.

Ultra Vites has been formulated to provide more than adequate levels of the active B vitamins and bio available minerals.  In fact, it provides high levels of all the critical nutrients.

• 800 mcg Folic Acid as l-methylFolate
• 1000 mcg Vitamin B12 as methylCobalamin
• 25 mg Vitamin B2 as Riboflavin 5' Phosphate
• 25 mg Vitamin B6 as Pyridoxal 5' Phosphate 
• 25 mg Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
• 40 mg Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)
• 75 mg Vitamin B5 (d-calcium pantothenate)
• 500 mcg Biotin

DID YOU KNOW that in order for a single B Vitamin to do its work all B Vitamins must be present? That means that if you have trouble converting B12, for instance, all the other B Vitamins are not working at peak efficiency.

It is fascinating that there are ongoing scientific studies using methylcobalamin, active B12, for the pain of diabetic neuropathy, low back pain, general pain management, chronic pain management and much more.  PubMed also lists a number of studies where active b vitamins are being used to treat pain and pain related conditions.

One interesting observation: some study subjects were not classified as being deficient in a vitamin, yet they had high homocystieine levels.  Obviously the problems occur because of an inability to convert to the active forms.. 

Our previous BLOG asks the Question: Is your multi doing its job?
Dr Jones has updated his Nutritional Protocol: High Homocysteine

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