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Study Title:

Monolaurin Kills H. Pylori

Study Abstract

The susceptibility of Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli and Helicobacter pylori to fatty acids and monoglycerides was studied. None of the lipids showed significant antibacterial activity against Salmonella spp. and E. coli but eight of 12 lipids tested showed high activity against H. pylori, monocaprin and monolaurin being the most active. The high activity of monoglycerides against H. pylori suggests that they may be useful as active ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations.

Study Information

Bergsson G, Steingrímsson O, Thormar H.
Bactericidal effects of fatty acids and monoglycerides on Helicobacter pylori.
Int J Antimicrob Agents.
2002 October
Institute of Biology, University of Iceland, Grensasvegur 12, 108, Reykjavik, Iceland.