How to Choose the Best Monolaurin Brand
We have looked at many brands of Monolaurin over the years and explore the key differentiators which contribute for better experience, efficacy, and quality.
Choose How You Want to Take It:
When you buy Monolaurin as a supplement there are choices of how to take it: Capsule, pellet, or loose powder.
Capsules: Capsules were our favorite choice - easy, predictable, and some brands are vegetarian
Pellets: Our reviewers didn't really like the messiness of the pellets (can't really put it in your purse), and many said they found undissolved pellets in the toilet!
Powder: Don't even think about it. It's so soapy tasting we doubt there is a food which could mask the horrible taste.
Recommendation: Go for Veggie capsules!
Look for the Raw Ingredient:
Monolaurin can be made from coconut oil or palm oil. Palm kernel oil is cheaper and maybe worse quality than coconut oil alternatives. Try and look for a monolaurin brand that is made from coconut for better quality and potentially better potency. Some labels will say the source ("from raw coconut" for example), but if it doesn't say it's probably from palm kernel oil.
Recommendation: Choose A Coconut Source!
Consider mg Monolaurin per Capsule:
If you want to get the best bang for your buck, look for a higher fill of the principal ingredient (600mg or more!). BE CAREFUL when reading the label - look at both the serving size and the amount per serving. If a dose or serving looks really generous, it's probably because the serving size is 2 or more capsules. Don't be fooled!
Recommendation: aim for 600mg or higher per capsule!
Count the Number of Capsules per Bottle:
Some Monolaurin bottles are a stingy 60 capsules per bottle (why bother?). Some bottles are an impressive 120 capsules. But again, don't be fooled. Even the 120 capsule bottles seem to have a sad 495mg of Monolaurin per capsule. Do the math!
Recommendation: multiply the mg per capsule x the total capsule count = mg per bottle!
Read the "Other Ingredients" Text:
You'll be surprised what you find here. Some monolaurin brands use artificial anti-caking agents like magnesium stearate or silica (yuck!), while others take the high road and use natural substitutes like organic rice powder. Also be careful about extra / unwanted ingredients. Why do some manufacturers insist on putting extra junk in their formulas!? If we wanted Vitamin C or Echinacea we would buy it separately. What is Inosine anyway?
Recommendation: Avoid all the extras - go all natural and clean!
How and Where It's Made:
We are of course a fan of USA made products. They are generally higher quality and have an element of trust to them that foreign brands can't really offer. Also, some brand advertise some of the certifications and awards they have received including FDA registration, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Organic, All-Natural, etc.