Researched Nutritionals Microbinate 120 caps
$125.50
Herbal supplement: Oregano extract (30% carvacrol), monolaurin, olive leaf extract, stabilised allicin, and CurcuWIN™ turmeric extract.
Researched Nutritionals Microbinate formula with standardised botanical extracts in a vegan, GMO-free capsule.
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What is Microbinate and who is it for?
Microbinate is a multi-herb formula from Researched Nutritionals combining five well-researched botanicals and natural compounds: oregano extract standardised to 30% carvacrol, monolaurin (a coconut-derived fatty acid), olive leaf extract, stabilised allicin from garlic, and CurcuWIN™ turmeric extract. It’s formulated for people working with a practitioner on microbial wellness protocols, particularly those who want a single capsule that brings together several botanicals rather than managing them individually.
Where Microbinate stands apart from generic herbal blends is in its attention to ingredient forms. The allicin is stabilised to preserve active allicin content (rather than using garlic powder with negligible allicin), the oregano is standardised to the highest-potency carvacrol fraction, and the turmeric uses CurcuWIN™, a form with published bioavailability research. These aren’t interchangeable with cheaper alternatives – the form of each ingredient was selected specifically for activity.
Fairfield Nutrition Thoughts
Microbinate fills a practical gap for people working on microbial wellness who want a consolidated formula rather than four or five separate bottles. The combination of carvacrol-rich oregano, stabilised allicin, and d-lenolate from olive leaf gives you three botanicals with distinct mechanisms in one capsule, alongside monolaurin and CurcuWIN™ for broader coverage.
What makes this worth stocking is that Researched Nutritionals sourced stabilised allicin using a water-filtered low-temperature drying process, and selected oregano at 30% carvacrol – the most potent and expensive fraction. The CurcuWIN™ turmeric uses UltraSOL™ molecular dispersion technology with published bioavailability data. These choices matter in a category where ingredient quality varies enormously and most products use inexpensive garlic powder or low-carvacrol oregano that looks similar on a label but performs very differently.
Why This Formulation / How It Works
Most herbal antimicrobial products use either a single botanical or combine ingredients without paying close attention to the specific form of each. Microbinate takes a different approach: every ingredient is selected in the form that delivers the highest active compound content. Garlic powder, for example, contains minimal active allicin – Microbinate uses stabilised allicin sourced from southern European bulbs, kept under constant pressure, water-filtered, and low-temperature dried to preserve the active compound. Similarly, oregano oil products vary enormously in carvacrol content; this formula uses an extract standardised to 30% carvacrol, the fraction most associated with oregano’s known activity.
The formula is vegan and GMO-free, with no solvents used in the allicin extraction process. CurcuWIN™ uses UltraSOL™ molecular dispersion technology that converts the fat-soluble curcuminoids into a water-dispersible form – published research shows meaningfully higher absorption compared to standard curcumin extracts.
Carvacrol and Allicin: Distinct Botanical Compounds
Carvacrol is the primary phenolic compound in oregano extract, and the 30% standardisation ensures consistent active compound delivery. Allicin, the organosulfur compound in garlic, is unstable in most garlic preparations – the stabilised form used here preserves active allicin content through to consumption. Olive leaf extract provides oleuropein and d-lenolate, compounds found in the olive plant that have been studied in the context of microbial wellness. These three botanicals work through distinct chemical mechanisms, making their combination meaningful rather than redundant.
Monolaurin and CurcuWIN™
Monolaurin is a monoglyceride derived from lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut. The body produces monolaurin via enzymatic conversion of lauric acid; this formula delivers it directly in the bioavailable monoglyceride form. CurcuWIN™ turmeric extract provides curcuminoids via a water-dispersible delivery system, with published research demonstrating absorption advantages over standard lipophilic curcumin. Curcumin is involved in pathways related to the body’s normal inflammatory response, and its inclusion complements the botanical compounds in the formula.
When to Consider This
This formula provides nutritional support for microbial wellness. It makes sense if you’re:
- Working with a practitioner on a gut microbiome or microbial wellness protocol and looking for a consolidated multi-herb formula.
- In a season where you want broad-spectrum botanical support and prefer a single product over managing oregano, garlic, and olive leaf separately.
- Seeking a formula that uses standardised, active-form botanicals rather than generic herbal powders with variable active compound content.
Supplement strategy: Microbinate is commonly introduced as part of a broader microbial wellness protocol, often alongside gut barrier support and probiotic supplementation. Many practitioners introduce it for defined periods rather than as an ongoing daily supplement, and it’s typically used under practitioner guidance given the potency of the botanical combination.
⚠️ Not suitable for: Pregnant women (oregano and several herbs in this formula are uterine stimulants and may lead to miscarriage or premature labour)
How to Use
The suggested starting dose is one capsule twice per day for the first week. From week two onward, the dose increases to two capsules twice per day (four capsules daily total), or as directed by your healthcare professional. Researched Nutritionals recommends taking Microbinate away from meals for best results.
The stepped introduction in week one is intentional – starting lower allows your body to adjust to the potency of the botanical combination before moving to the full dose.
Ingredients
Per capsule (MB™ Blend):
- Oregano Extract Powder, standardised to 30% carvacrol
- Monolaurin (coconut-derived monoglyceride)
- Olive Leaf Extract (containing d-lenolate)
- Stabilised Allicin (from garlic bulb, solvent-free, HPLC-verified)
- CurcuWIN™ Turmeric Extract (UltraSOL™ molecular dispersion technology)
Individual ingredient amounts per capsule not published by manufacturer.
Allergen information: Vegan. GMO-free. Contains garlic and coconut derivatives. Free from common allergens based on available information; verify with manufacturer if you have specific sensitivities.
Common Questions
Why does this use stabilised allicin instead of garlic powder?
Allicin is the active compound in garlic responsible for most of its studied activity, but it’s chemically unstable and largely absent in garlic powder or most garlic oil products. Researched Nutritionals sources garlic bulbs with minimum allicin content verified by HPLC before production, then uses a water-filtered, low-temperature, solvent-free process to preserve the active allicin through to the finished capsule. Standard garlic powder typically contains very little measurable allicin.
Can I take this long-term, or is it for short periods only?
The manufacturer’s dosing guidance suggests ongoing use (“week two and beyond”), though Microbinate is most commonly used under practitioner guidance for defined periods as part of a microbial wellness protocol. Whether it’s appropriate for extended use in your situation is worth discussing with your healthcare professional.
Why should it be taken away from meals?
The manufacturer recommends this for best results, likely because some of the botanical compounds – particularly the allicin and carvacrol – may be partially neutralised by food components or altered by digestive processes when taken with a meal. Taking it on an empty stomach or well away from food helps ensure the active compounds reach the gut in their intended form.
Why is this not suitable during pregnancy?
Several herbs in this formula, including oregano, are known uterine stimulants. At the doses used in a concentrated extract, these herbs may stimulate uterine contractions and carry risk of miscarriage or premature labour. This is a firm contraindication, not a precautionary note.
Warnings & Storage
Do not use if: Pregnant. Not recommended during breastfeeding without healthcare professional guidance.
Cautions: Contains potent botanical extracts including oregano, garlic (allicin), and olive leaf. If you are taking anticoagulant medications, immunosuppressants, or have a known allergy to any of the listed botanicals, consult your healthcare professional before use. Contains coconut-derived monolaurin - advise your practitioner if you have a coconut sensitivity.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
Always consult your healthcare professional before use if you have any pre-existing conditions or are taking medications.
| Weight | 0.13 kg |
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| Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 9 cm |
| Shipping and Returns | Standard delivery times of 1-7 business days are to be expected. Free express delivery for orders over $175. No questions asked returns and refund within 30 days. |
| GTIN | 8.93E+11 |
Brand
Researched Nutritionals
Researched Nutritionals Australia
Research-driven supplements for targeted nutritional supportIntroduction
Researched Nutritionals® is a practitioner-focused supplement brand known for its strong emphasis on research-based formulation, ongoing clinical investigation, and targeted nutritional support for complex physiological challenges. Rather than producing broad, generalised supplements, Researched Nutritionals products are typically designed to support specific biological pathways, including mitochondrial function, immune signalling, detoxification, and inflammatory balance. At Fairfield, we stock a curated selection of Researched Nutritionals products for use in Australia, chosen for their clinical relevance, formulation quality, and alignment with a thoughtful, systems-based approach to supplementation.What makes Researched Nutritionals different
Research-driven development
Researched Nutritionals places a strong emphasis on:- ongoing clinical research
- peer-reviewed studies
- investigation of mechanisms of action
Advanced, pathway-specific formulations
Rather than relying on simple single-nutrient products, many Researched Nutritionals supplements are formulated to support specific functional systems (see Targeted section below).Quality and manufacturing standards
Researched Nutritionals sources ingredients globally, with products:- independently tested
- manufactured to meet or exceed cGMP standards
- designed with practitioner use and tolerability in mind
How to think about using Researched Nutritionals products
We generally view Researched Nutritionals supplements as targeted tools, best used on top of solid nutritional, lifestyle, and foundational support. They are most appropriate when:- a specific physiological pathway needs support
- symptoms suggest deeper metabolic or immune stress
- a time-limited, reassessable intervention is preferred
🟢 Foundational Researched Nutritionals products
Suitable for broader use and longer-term support Some Researched Nutritionals products function well as foundational supports, particularly when building or stabilising core systems.Foundational options we stock include:
- CoreBiotic® – microbiome support designed to assist digestive and immune foundations
- Core Minerals® – broad mineral support to underpin metabolic, nervous system, and cellular function
🟡 Targeted Researched Nutritionals products
Best suited to specific needs or defined periods of use Most Researched Nutritionals products fall into the targeted category and are commonly selected to support areas such as:- mitochondrial energy and cellular resilience
- detoxification and toxin handling
- immune and cytokine balance
- neurological and cognitive support
- inflammatory and stress-related pathways
- mitochondrial and energy support
- immune modulation and inflammatory signalling
- detoxification and heavy-metal support
- gut integrity and advanced microbiome strategies
- introduced with a clear purpose
- used alongside foundations
- reassessed based on response rather than taken indefinitely
Why buy Researched Nutritionals from Fairfield
- Australian-based, stocked locally — dispatched from Melbourne
- Fast shipping on in-stock items
- Curated selection focused on usefulness, not catalogue size
- Clear, conservative guidance — prioritising understanding over overselling
Researched Nutritionals products available at Fairfield
Browse the Researched Nutritionals products we currently stock below. If you’re new to the brand, many people begin with foundational support (such as CoreBiotic® or Core Minerals®) before exploring more targeted options as needed.
