The power of Alpha-monolaurin

Alpha-monoglycerides, and especially alpha-monolaurin, are a powerful tool to reduce or replace antibiotic usage in the production of food producing animals. Numerous trials have proven their antimicrobial effects. As antibiotic resistance is a real problem in veterinary and human medicine, the antibiotic usage in livestock must be reduced. Alternative antimicrobial products for animals are needed to overcome diseases and to prevent further development of resistance. Medium chain fatty acids (M