Monolaurin is a naturally occurring fat derived here from coconut but also present in human breast milk. It is a promising safe and non-toxic antimicrobial due to its antibacterial and antiviral effects. It has been shown in-vitro to kill viruses with fat (lipid) membranes as well as breaking down the cell membrane of gram-positive bacteria. Monolaurin may be a valuable aid to Lyme Disease sufferers as it's properties seem to make it effective in combating the various morphogenic stages of the Lyme Spirochete as well as the associated biofilm.