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Posted 2/15/2015 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
I started back on it just yesterday and would like to hear feedback as to whether it's helping in any way and what dose people are taking. I figure even if it's not helping Lyme symptoms it's still an excellent antiviral and antibacterial as I'm prone to sinus infections.
Posted 2/15/2015 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
I'm still taking one capsule of Health from the Sun brand (I think this constitutes 550mg - I'm not home to check the bottle ;)

I started herxing about 6 hrs. after my first cap but it wasn't horrible.

I haven't upped the dose only because I started LDN and wanted to gauge my reaction to that. Now that I've started the Cowden Protocol and herxed with *that*, I'm not sure when I might increase monolaurin.

My original plan was to increase when I was running low on my current brand and switch to Inspired Nutrition brand so I can increase more slowly. I don't need any more herxes lol

All of that said, I've been able to avoid the flu, colds and other infections.

Obviously, monolaurin alone wouldn't necessarily get credit for that but you now have my feedback :)
Posted 2/15/2015 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the feedback. The granules are really a great way to move up slowly and minimize the herxes. I never would've been able to get to the level I did with the caps though I found I was able to move up very quickly once I hit a certain level (around 1500mg) as the herxes disappeared. I would try to get up to at least a few grams or you're probably just wasting it by just taking one pill.
Posted 2/15/2015 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
I'm up to a scoop a day. My job has me going in and out of 32 public schools on a regular basis and I've managed to avoid the flu. I did catch an upper respiratory virus which lasted 3 days.
Posted 2/15/2015 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
I am shocked at my herx from it. Just increased the dose from 2 pellets to 3 today. I thought it was for yeast. viruses too?
I wish I knew about this earlier. So glad it was prescribed.
Posted 2/16/2015 3:14 AM (GMT 0)
It is for viruses but only lipid-coated ones so it's good against the flu but not the common cold. Pretty much backs up Daisy's Mom's experience.

I know it's powerful stuff but good to hear everyone's experience with it.
Posted 2/16/2015 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
Nasty herx is all I can say. Have no clue if it's helping or not!

Margaret
Posted 2/27/2015 12:50 PM (GMT 0)
I received my Inspired Nutrition Monolaurin and started off adding 5 pellets/day to my 550mg Health from the Sun capsule.

Thankfully, I haven't herxed and have decided to up the dose by 10 pellets/day moving forward.

In fact, if I do well with *that*, I was thinking of upping the dose by 1/4 scoop (~20 pellets).

Has anyone been able to increase at that level (or more?). Truly,the Inspired Nutrition site is saying to increase by 1/2 scoop with the thoughts of achieving the optimal dose within 10 days....

I won't deny I'm a bit apprehensive due to the thought of a possible "delayed herx".....especially since I'm also titrating Cowden.

Guess there's no predicting but still....lol
Posted 5/24/2015 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. I just want to post that my doctors think I have Lyme and Bartonella.

Before going to see a LLMD I began using monolaurin. I think it saved my life. I started with 1100mg and got huge zaps all across my body. I worked my way up to 2200mg and did this daily for a month. The first couple of weeks the zapping and neurological issues were intense! Every dose was almost instant herx. For bart, lyme, or candida, I do not know.

I'm now at 6600mg of Monolaurin per day. I no longer get that bad of herxs besides a bit of zapping and stiffness. A majority of my symptoms are getting better as well as my energy. I do, however, think that Monolaurin cannot be the only drug. I also take lactorferrin, colostrum, and am starting to add bart herbs. Monolaurin is great, no doubt. But the dosage is insane to say the least. I truely believe in the power of coconuts and love the idea of keeping most of the good bacteria relatively untouched.

I have terribble bart symptoms and am treating mainly that until I can get most of the acute infection under control which I have done....i think. Anyways I take Health from the Sun brand and am looking to switch to Lauricidin (pellets and stronger). I'm not sure if 6 grams of Health from the Sun is equivalent to 6 grams of Lauricidin...there is only one way to find out, but like many otheres the herxes can be quite scary.
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