Have any supplements been studied for nail fungus?

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    Louie Neri

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    In vitro (lab-based) and animal studies have tested supplements on other types of fungal infections, but no research has tested if these supplements treat nail fungus specifically in humans. Compounds like monolaurin (which is derived from coconut oil), or certain flavonoids (e.g., liquiritigenin) may have general antifungal effects.[1][2][3] Overall, more human evidence is needed before any supplement can be recommended for treating nail fungus.

    References

    1. ^Seleem D, Chen E, Benso B, Pardi V, Murata RMIn vitro evaluation of antifungal activity of monolaurin against Candida albicans biofilms.PeerJ.(2016)
    2. ^Lee JY, Lee JH, Park JH, Kim SY, Choi JY, Lee SH, Kim YS, Kang SS, Jang EC, Han YLiquiritigenin, a licorice flavonoid, helps mice resist disseminated candidiasis due to Candida albicans by Th1 immune response, whereas liquiritin, its glycoside form, does not.Int Immunopharmacol.(2009-May)
    3. ^Gharibpour F, Shirban F, Bagherniya M, Nosouhian M, Sathyapalan T, Sahebkar AThe Effects of Nutraceuticals and Herbal Medicine on Candida albicans in Oral Candidiasis: A Comprehensive Review.Adv Exp Med Biol.(2021)