Booster Concentrate is the concentrated form of the patented highly purified distilled monolaurin used in Booster and Soother Plus. Monolaurin is a monoglyceride which offers nontoxic antimicrobial activity.
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Ingredients
A patented highly purified distilled monolaurin.
The Properties of Monolaurin
A monoglyceride is composed of glycerin with one fatty acid molecule attached. Where two fatty acids attach the resulting compounds are known as diglycerides, with three fatty acids attach they are known as triglycerides. Whilst diglycerides and triglycerides are inactive, monoglycerides have active antimicrobial properties.
Booster contains the monoglyceride monolaurin.
It has long been recognised that lauric acid, a saturated fatty acid found in many natural products particularly coconut oil, palm oil and breast milk, has strong anitviral properties.
According to published research lauric acid is one of the best 'inactivating' fatty acids. Lauric acid itself cannot be taken orally because it is severely irritating, however the monoglyceride of lauric acid, monolaurin - which is present in Booster - can be taken orally without any problems.
Monolaurin is non-toxic, non-irrtating and approved as a direct food additive by the FDA, yet adversely affects harmful bacteria (but not beneficial gut bacteria), yeast, fungi and protozoa in the body, and enveloped viruses.
Fatty acids and monoglycerides produce their killing/inactivating effects by several mechanisms:
• An early postulated mechanism was interference of the plasma membrane lipid bilayer. The antiviral action attributed to monolaurin is that of liquefying the structure of the viral envelopes, causing disintegration of the microbial membrane.
• More recent studies indicate that one antimicrobial effect in bacteria is related to monolaurin's interference with signal transduction/toxin formation.
• Another antimicrobial effect in viruses is due to lauric acid's interference with virus assembly and viral maturation.
• A mode of action may be directly on the immune system itself.
Research over the last 30 years has produced an impressive volume of papers listing the antimicrobial effects of monolaurin on a wide range of potentially pathogenic viruses, bacteria, yeasts and fungi, and protozoa. It would appear that monolaurin has no adverse effect on desirable gut bacteria, and only on potentially pathogenic microorganisms. Of greater significance perhaps is that there appears to be very little development of resistance of the organism to the bactericidal effects of these natural antimicrobials.
Directions
Booster Concentrate is a consumable antimicrobial dietary supplement. It should be administered whole directly by mouth or mixed with the animal’s soft food or treats. Continue use until normal body immune function is achieved or as directed by your veterinarian. Dose at 1 pellet per 500 g (1.1 lb) or 1/4 pellet per 100 g (0.22 lb); initial dose should not exceed 3 pellets, regardless of body weight. Amount can be increased gradually to full dosage. (Do not exceed 1 tsp [5 ml] per 100 lb [45 kg] unless directed by your veterinarian.)
What is the difference between Booster and Booster Concentrate?
Booster® is a blend of certified organic red palm fruit oil (Sunshine Factor®) and Booster Concentrate.® Its use is beneficial for animals with skin disorders and those with long-term health problems that have not resolved with other treatment modali-ties. Booster® has shown positive results in clinical cases of animals suffering from upper respiratory ill-ness, allergies, self mutilation and other skin maladies and a compro-mised immune system.
Booster Concentrate® is pure distilled monolaurin. It is the antimicrobial agent used in the Booster® blend and in Soother Plus.® Booster Concentrate® should be used when there is an acute illness or if the animal is known to be infected with one of the microorganisms inactivated by Booster Concentrate® in laboratory studies.
Microorganisms inactivated by Booster Concentrate in laboratory studies:
Microorganisms inactivated by Booster Concentrate if used concurrently with a chelator:
• Aspergillus niger
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• Ringworm or tinea (Trichophyton)
• Malassezia sp.
• Penicillium citrinum
• Candida utilis
• A number of protozoa, such as Giardia lamblia
