Lauric acid, and more specifically its derivative, monolaurin, feature antimicrobial
activity against gram - positive bacteria, as well as some
fungi and viruses.
Triglycerides containing lauric acid can be digested into monolaurin, which has
activity against a wide variety of bacteria,
fungi, and viruses, including Candida, staph, H. pylori, influenza, Epstein - Barr, measles and HIV.12