Evidence supporting the use of: Allyl isothiocyanate
For the health condition: Staph Infections

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) is a naturally occurring compound found in mustard, horseradish, and wasabi. Its use in the context of Staphylococcus infections, including Staphylococcus aureus, is primarily supported by laboratory research rather than traditional medicine or clinical trials. Several in vitro studies have demonstrated that AITC possesses antimicrobial properties against a range of bacteria, including S. aureus. The mechanism is believed to involve disruption of bacterial cell membranes and inhibition of metabolic enzymes, resulting in bacteriostatic or bactericidal effects.

While these findings are promising, the evidence is limited to cell culture and food preservation models; there are no published clinical trials or robust animal studies demonstrating efficacy or safety of AITC for treating staph infections in humans. Furthermore, AITC is not a standard treatment in conventional or traditional medicine for staph infections. Thus, the scientific validation is preliminary and not sufficient to recommend AITC as a therapy for staph infections outside of experimental or adjunctive contexts. More research, particularly in vivo and clinical studies, is needed to determine its therapeutic potential and safety profile.

More about Allyl isothiocyanate
More about Staph Infections

Products containing Allyl isothiocyanate

We currently have no products on Vitabase that contain this ingredient.