What Doctors say about Ocean Nutrition

What Doctors say about Marine Phytoplankton and Algae?  

Chlorella:  

Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible 

Chlorella has been touted as the perfect whole food. Aside from being a complete protein and containing all the B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, and the major minerals (with zinc and iron in amounts large enough to be considered supplementary), it has been found to improve the immune system, improve digestion, detoxify the body, accelerate healing, protect against radiation, aid in the prevention of degenerative diseases, help in treatment of Candida albicans, relieve arthritis pain and, because of its nutritional content, aid in the success of numerous weight loss programs. 

Spirulina: 

Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford 

Spirulina's predigested protein provides building material soon after ingestion, without the energy-draining side effects of meat protein; its mucopolysaccharides relax and strengthen connective tissue while reducing the possibility of inflammation; its simple carbohydrates yield immediate yet sustained energy; its GLA fatty acids improve hormonal balance; and its protein-bonded vitamins and minerals, as found in all whole foods, assimilate better than the synthetic variety. Spirulina can generally be considered an appropriate food for those who exercise vigorously, as evidenced by the many world-class athletes who use it 

Chlorella and spirulina have such strong health benefits that even well-known doctors and authors use these products and note their benefits: 

Staying Healthy With Nutrition by Elson Haas, M.D. 

It is possible that the GLA found in spirulina and possibly these other products accounts for some of the positive effects that people experience when using them, including decreased appetite, weight loss, and improved energy levels, especially mental energy. I personally have used all of these products and must say I have experienced a subtle increase in mental clarity and alertness (not like a nervous, caffeine-type stimulation). These algae must subtly stimulate our nervous systems or release certain internal neurochemicals that create this "up" feeling. 

Dr. Hugo Rodier M.D. - Board-Certified Family Practitioner 

"And so, we know that sea plankton has all the right ingredients; the right amino acids, the right sugars, the right micro-nutrients, the right fats, the right antioxidants, the right vitamins, in such a degree, that consumption of sea plankton alone, as a superfood, should be very successful in treating practically all diseases." 

Dr. Bob Rowe - Chiropractor in British Columbia 

Quotes: "If it (phytoplankton) feeds the largest creatures on the planet (whales), it must have an amazing, rich, nutrient value." "If you go back to the literature and look at what actually keeps us healthy, it's not the individual nutrients, it's not vitamins, it's not particular minerals, but it's the combination." 

Dr. Bob Rowe (consultant member of the EPA Science Advisory Board) has been working closely with the anecdotal evidence, and he feels that the nutritional properties of marine phytoplankton appear to work at the cellular level to repair the liver and the nervous system, improve endocrine function, and to correct sleep disorders and weight problems. 

“Chronic conditions possibly caused by nutritional deficiency and inflammation at the cellular level have been quickly reversed with natural Marine Phytoplankton. Astounding health changes have been reported including dramatic improvements in cardiovascu­lar function, blood sugar regulation, digestive function, weight loss, immune function, sleep quality, mental clarity and energy levels.” 

Vince Ziccarelli MSc. RD FICN 

“Marine Phytoplankton is a food that contains almost everything you need for life (and the rebuilding of a healthy life). It contains the nine amino acids that the body cannot make and must be consumed in our diet (essential amino acids). The essential fatty acids are also present (Omega 3 and Omega 6). Vitamins A (betacarotine), 81 (thiamine), 82 (riboflavin), 83 (niacin), 85 (pantothenic acid), 86 (pyridoxine), 812 (cobalamin), C, and D (tocopherol) and major and trace minerals are all present in phytoplankton. In short, it contains almost every­thing one needs to sustain life. Therefore, it contains almost everything one needs to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally.” 

Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D. 

“In my many years as a health practitioner, I have found Marine Phytoplankton to be one of the most superior products I have encountered. It has demonstrated remarkable health benefits by restoring and promoting balance and strength in all those that have used it, and the duration of use is unlimited. I am confident and grateful to recommend it to my patients, my colleagues and my family as pure and healthy support for optimal health and wellbeing.” 

Dr. Lisa J. Lundy, B.Sc., D.TCM 

“Eighty percent of the diseases doctors see are chronic conditions, which occur because we’re not eating right. Most people fall victim to whatever foods they see on television. The micronutrients and electrolytes in natural Marine Plankton are exactly what human cell membranes need to carry out their metabolism. Not surprisingly, the composition of human plasma, or fluid surrounding cell membranes, is similar to that of sea water. Relying solely on land-based food sources may lead to deficiencies in these micronutri­ents and electrolytes. While transient sub-optimal nutrition may be forgiven, a constant diet lacking in these micronutrients will adversely affect every function, structure, and detoxification functions of the human cell, leading to practically all diseases. There are very few products that provide all, or even most, of the raw materials to make new cells and sustain the existing ones. 

The problem is that we need ALL of them at the same time. One of those rare products that contains almost everything you need for life (and the rebuilding of a healthy life) is marine phytoplankton. It contains the nine amino acids that the body cannot make. The essential fatty acids are also present (Omega 3 and Omega 6). Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D and major and trace minerals are all present. Marine phytoplankton can reduce harmful effects of stress, depression and mood swings.” 

~ Hugo Rodier M.D. 

“As a health care practitioner, I am open to excellent products to enhance the health of my patients. I have experienced Marine Phytoplankton to be compatible with patients with no side effects. Phytoplankton is just pure, nutrient dense nutrition. This product is a natural combination of nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fatty acids for good health.” 

~ Dr. Penny Pals, D.C 

As a natural health practitioner, I have spent the past 10 years researching and trying hundreds of nutritional supplements and dietary programs. I came to the conclusion about 3 years ago that “loading” patients up with bottles of vitamins, herbs, enzymes, and other assorted supplements was not the solution because this approach was too overwhelming and time-consuming for the majority of people to follow.  

Dr. Mehmet Oz 

Nannochloropsis Gaditana is the world's top level resource of DHA (Docosahexaenoic acid), an omega-3 fatty acid that Dr. Mehmet Oz (also known as "America's Doctor") recently declared the most important food supplement you can take.  

Jenny Tennant, MD, head of the Tennant Instutute of Intergrative Medicine in Dallas. 

"Phytoplankton is one of the most rare ingredients on the planet because it contains, in a concentrated form, almost everything you need for life or the rebuilding of a healthy life." 

"With people who are extremely ill ... you can't get their system to absorb the raw materials needed to make neurochemicals," states Dr. Tennant. "The marine phytoplankton are microscopic plants .... Because they are so microscopic, they go right through a sick digestive system and a sick liver, and you'll be able to start restoring neurochemicals and minerals even in somebody who's critically ill. Nothing else I know of will do that." 

Hugo Rodier, MD, Nutrition professor at University of Utah Medical School. 

"Marine Phytoplankton is an ideal food for mankind. It's Mother Earth's milk from the ocean. The research we are designing at the University of Utah Medical School testing the health benefits of Marine Phytoplankton is very exciting and promising."