> I have been taking bluegreen algae for years
> and wondered if this is really a better product?
> I would appreciate any info.
I don't know for sure how to compare blue-green algae with the
brown seaweed extract. However, problems have been reported with
some types, or batches of blue-green algae :
1) Some algae contains vitamin B-12 analogs which block
'real B-12' assimilation (even from B-12 supplements), thus
causing a masked B-12 deficiency that will not show up on
the basic B-12 blood tests -- thereby possibly leading to
permanent neurological damage, if not corrected in time.
Spirulina has this potential problem, and some types of
blue-green algae possibly do, also. However, food product
testing for 'B-12 analogs' is probably not required by law,
and too expensive to do regularly, if it's done at all.
A victim of the above problem (B-12 analogs) would need the
MMA (methylmalonic acid) blood test to detect a 'functional
B-12 deficiency', although a cause and effect relationship
would be difficult to establish with certainty.
2) Six species of blue-green algae are known to produce toxins,
and at least one of these (potentially toxic) species is
commonly sold for human consumption. Also, toxic species or
varieties could 'invade' and contaminate non-toxic algae crops.
Cell Tech brand blue-green algae is tested every-other day
on mice -- to see if it kills them. (see reference below).
3) " Upper Klamath Lake, where Cell Tech harvests its algae, is
a shallow eutrophied lake full of nitrogen and phosphorus from
animal feces. Klamath Lake lies along a migratory bird flyway,
and large colonies of pelicans poop there year-round in a
protected sanctuary. The August 1995 issue of Vegetarian Times
describes the lake as pretty polluted. Three epidemic fish
kills have occurred there recently, due to algal blooms. "
(see reference below).
4) Is algae tested for mercury (and heavy-metals) contamination ?
A friend's teenage daughter lost her kidney function
(glomerulonephritis) to Hawaiian Spirulina which contained
mercury. She was put on high-dose corticosteroids, awaiting
a kidney transplant.
5) One species of blue-green algae produces 'anatoxin' -- an
addictive neurotoxin that produces a good-feeling 'buzz'.
It is chemically related to cocaine, and eventually could
produce a similar type of brain damage.
Reference -
Many similar problems are fully explained in :
Why Blue Green Algae Makes Me Tired
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By John M. McPartland, DO
Director, Vermont Alternative Medicine
URL: http://tldp.com/issue/167/algae.html
(original: Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients)
OR: http://www.sightings.com/health/greenalgaetired.htm
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Modifilan -
Regarding the quality control of the Modifilan product from
Siberia, contact the supplier for complete information :
Home page: http://www.modifilan.com
Studies: http://www.modifilan.com/studies.htm
References: http://www.modifilan.com/references.htm
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ProAlgen -
For those primarily concerned with mercury -- or heavy-metal --
or radioactive substance -- detoxification of the body, there
is another product available that contains alginate, from
concentrated and extracted Arctic Sea algae :
ProAlgen -- http://www.nordicnaturals.com/product5.html
ProAlgen is a powerful and effective heavy metal detoxifier
made from Arctic Fucus and Laminaria algae and concentrated
alginate. Alginate binds to heavy metals in the digestive
tract, which are then removed from the body altogether.
ProAlgen has been the subject of published medical research
due to its beneficial effects on some skin disorders.
ProAlgen contains over 40 trace elements and minerals.
ProAlgen has been used by health practitioners in
Scandinavia for over 10 years.
Product Features:
+ Made from arctic Fucus and Laminaria algae and alginate concentrate
+ 80% algae concentrate, 20% dried algae extract
+ Contains over 40 minerals, trace elements and phytonutrients
+ 480 mg Alginate
+ 120 mg Dried Marine Plants
Nordic Naturals Products
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Telephone: 831.662.2852
Facsimile: 831.662.0382
3040 Valencia Ave., Suite 2, Aptos, CA 95003-4126 USA
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Also see:
ProAlgen - A Heavy Metal Detoxifier!
http://www.si-online.net/proalgen.htm
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