Microphytes or microalgae are microscopic algae, typically found in freshwater and marine systems. There are 20,000 species. They are unicellular species which exist individually, or in chains or groups.Depending on the species, their sizes can range from a few micrometers (µm) to a few hundreds of micrometers. Unlike higher plants, microalgae do not...
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Blue-green algae is a well known source of over 64 vitamins and mineralsand is known for its immune and anti-inflammatory benefits. However, now it appears that even more positive research is emerging that demonstrates its positive effects on immunity, inflammation, and nervous functions, which encompasses a staggering list of health conditions. It...
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Our sleep pattern during the day – are influenced to a great extent by our exposure to light and darkness. A key factor in these patterns may be a natural hormone called melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring bodily hormone, whose levels rise at night and fall during the day. It is produced by our pineal gland, responsible for your body’s...
Brown seaweed is a type of algae with a high content of fucoxanthin, a carotenoid found naturally in edible brown seaweed such as wakame and hijiki. Fucoxanthin can also be found in red and green seaweed, but in much smaller amounts. Although the richest source of fucoxanthin is brown seaweed, a person would have to eat an unrealistic amount of it daily...
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Seaweeds have innumerable benefits deriving mainly by their high content of minerals and antioxidants (carotenoids). Let’s see where they are most beneficial: To Keep the mind sharp. Significant amount of vitamins, protein, ionic minerals and trace minerals enhances your brain’s performance (specifically Asparagine, which energizes the brain...
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Supplements for smokers help to replenish the body with antioxidants (avoiding synthetic betacarotene) to combat the aging effect of smoking and cleansing the lungs from the tar to decrease the chances of developing lung cancer. Taking supplements of the vitamin A precursor betacarotene may increase the risk of colorectal cancer in smokers and drinkers,...
Lately many articles have been published on mainstream newspapers discussing the benefit of taking vitamins and supplements: “Vitamin tablets are pointless for people on a healthy diet and British people are wasting their money and perhaps risking their health with supplements, says adviser to the Food Standards Agency…” (http://www.thelondonpaper.com/thelondonpaper/news/london/news/worried-britons-wasting-money-on-vitamins) Recently...
Betacarotene is a type of carotenoid found in many fruits and vegetables. You don’t need betacarotene to survive, though it may help fight off certain diseases. Also, your body can convert it into vitamin A, which you do need. While betacarotene, a powerful antioxidant, has been associated with cancer-fighting properties, there is also evidence to...
