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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marine Phytoplankton?
- Why select Marine Phytoplankton over other algae such as chlorella and spirulina?
- Marine Phytoplankton Quality
- Getting Started
- Taking the Pure Marine Phytoplankton
- Ways to take Marine Phytoplankton
- Nutritional Information
What is Marine Phytoplankton? - Marine Phytoplankton is a tiny plant (about the size of a red blood cell) that naturally grows in the ocean and is the foundation of the food chain. Essentially, it is a comprehensive whole food that can nutritionally sustain all living creatures on Earth. It is the beginning of the food chain with phenomenal nutritional benefits potentially exceeding all other foods.
Marine Phytoplankton is a complete source of nutrition which includes proteins, vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, trace minerals, pigments, enzymes, chlorophyll, essential fatty acids, including omega 3 fats, and more. It is responsible for over 70% of the planet’s oxygen and because of its unique nutritional properties and microscopic size, it is believed to penetrate the cellular level of the body thereby enabling fast nutritional support to multiple health ailments. It is logical to assume that most people who are in a state of imbalance (feeling less than 100%) are missing valuable daily nourishment. back to top Why select Marine Phytoplankton over other algae such as chlorella and spirulina? - Marine Phytoplankton is the origin of all plankton. It has pigments that are unique to marine phytoplankton which no other plant material has. It is these pigments that scientists are looking at to find out why they are so beneficial to health. Also, spirulina and chlorella grow in fresh water. Phytoplankton, on the other hand, grows in the ocean and therefore contains an array of minerals and other nutritional elements not found in fresh water algae.
Spirulina is blue-green algae and therefore is actually classified as Cyanobacteria. It is a simple, one-celled form of algae that grows in warm freshwater environments. Even though Spirulina is distantly related to the kelp algae, it is not a sea plant. The freshwater ponds and lakes it favors are notably more alkaline than ordinary lakes and cannot sustain any other forms of microorganisms. Spirulina is much like terrestrial plants except that it does not have a cellulose cell wall.
Chlorella is a form of unicellular green algae found in still, freshwater; soil, or bark of trees. Chlorella has a strong cell wall that prevents its native form from being adequately broken down and absorbed by the human digestive system and so special processing is required to break its cell wall.
Kelp are large macroalgae (seaweeds), belonging to the brown algae. Despite their appearance they are not grouped with the normal aquatic or land plants. Kelp grows in underwater forests (kelp forests) in clear, shallow, oceans, requiring water below about 20 °C; it offers a protection to some sea creatures, or food for others. Of the more common algae products currently on the market Kelp is correctly classified as a marine algae. back to top Marine Phytoplankton Quality - Marine Phytoplankton 5000 provides the highest nutritional species of marine phytoplankton which is confirmed in our Certificate of Analysis and our Food & Safety Test. Our phytoplankton also has a uniquely special soft cell wall, which makes it the most suitable for human digestion and absorption.
It is specially grown and harvested in Europe under a completely sanitized and controlled environment, which enables us to provide you with the highest quality marine phytoplankton available for human consumption. Open or closed cell wall… which is better?
back to top Getting Started - There are a variety of ways to take Marine Phytoplankton. Whether you are looking for the pure powder or a master formula to complement your existing nutrition or natural health program, there is a suitable product that will fit your needs. back to top
Taking the Pure Marine Phytoplankton - Have you ever noticed that unhealthy foods tend to taste really good while a lot of very healthy foods don't? This is true for Marine Phytoplankton. While at first your tastebuds may not sing with delight, you will soon grow to like it. The super nourishing effects of marine phytoplankton help your taste-buds to adjust while your vitality excels. The taste is similar to "Green Food Drinks" with a slight marine/seaweed taste. Some people love it, some people prefer capsules.
Taking it in capsule or powder form both offer equal nutritional benefits. When taking the capsules, keep in mind that 1 scoop of pure phytoplankton powder is equivalent to about (2) 500mg capsules. Individual results may vary, so see what works best for you. back to top Ways to take Marine Phytoplankton - Depending on your nutritional needs, the amount of Marine Phytoplankton you may want to take will vary. We suggest a starting point of one half gram (0.5 gram) daily (which equals one-half scoop of powder or one capsule). We recommend taking this amount every day for the first week and then gradually working up to the amount you feel comfortable with. Marine phytoplankton is a whole food and is 100% natural, therefore there are no known negative side effects from taking too much. Phytoplankton does have a detoxifying effect, which means taking too much, too soon, could result in nausea and/or increased bowel movements. If you notice these symptoms, simply decrease the daily intake amount for a few days until your body adjusts.
When taking Marine Phytoplankton powder, we suggest mixing the powder into a liquid. Because the Marine Phytoplankton comes from the ocean, it has a bit of an unpleasant taste. Most customers find that mixing the product into some cranberry juice or grape juice helps mask this taste. You can, however, mix the powder into any liquid that you desire. Some customers even mix the powder into applesauce or spread it on toast. back to top Nutritional Information - An incredible breakthrough in human nutrition has astonished medical experts: "When you give your body everything it needs to build healthy new cells, you then become well..."
Over-reliance on land-based food sources often leads to deficiencies in micronutrients and trace elements. Our bodies need these elements to perform as nature intended. Left to its own devices, the human body has a marvelous internal system called "homeostasis" which keeps all systems in balance. Take away certain critical components and the body experiences malfunction which cause suboptimal performance. Too many malfunctions cause disease.
Phytoplankton serves as a valuable source of nourishment for many sea animals. Of particular interest, phytoplankton provides fish with the healthy omega-3 fatty acids, such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega 3 fatty acids are essential to human health, and proven to reduce one's risk for cardiovascular disease, auto-immune disorders, and behavioral disorders.
Phytoplankton is also a rich source of antioxidant nutrients and pigments, including the carotenoids astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, and zeaxanthin. Because carotenoids work together to prevent disease and provide healing in the body, it is believed that the only truly effective way to benefit from the carotenoid family is through whole foods because they represent the intricate balance that can only be found in nature. Marine phytoplankton has been shown to provide the same level of antioxidants as found with cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables are amazing health protectors, detoxifiers, and provide a nutrition powerhouse. However, the astounding health benefits reported with marine phytoplankton may indicate that this whole food contains unique antioxidant pigments unavailable in other common foods. Alternatively, it may be working at a cellular level to produce a stronger antioxidant effect within the body. back to top
1 scoop = 1 gram
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