Gigartina Red Marine Algae

Where Do We Find Them? What Do They Do?
Sulfated polysaccharides can make up a significant portion of the biomass of certain large leaf algae in the sea. More than 25 strains of Red Marine Algae (RMA) are known to contain significant amounts of sulfated polysaccharides. Difficulty lies in finding the species of RMA that are the richest sources, for the ability to support and strengthen immune response varies related to the content of sulfated polysaccharides. The more, the better.

Sulfated polysaccharides are complex sugars that contain sulfur. Carrageenan and other gel-like substances are members of this family of polysaccharides. Research has isolated and identified a number of sulfated polysaccharides from sea plants that improve immune function. In addition, several RMAs rich in sulfated polysaccharides have been identified as the best sources of sulfated polysaccharides.

The major question yet to be resolved:

Do sulfated polysaccharides only boost immune response or do they do something more?

Part of What We Know
Several years of study have shown that just a few species of RMA provide sulfated polysaccharides. Researchers have witnessed how these algae promote an effective cell-mediated immune response.*

Enter Gigartina
Strains of Gigartina algae are the best source of supplemental sulfated polysaccharides known to Vibrant Health. Our "Gigartina" red marine algae has been developed in joint venture with SeaTech Bioproducts. It is the result of a rigorous search among red macro-algae for those with the most sulfated polysaccharides.

The product Vibrant Health offers contains five species of RMA from the family Gigartinaceae. Our analysis verifies a very high content of sulfated polysaccharides per gram of algae powder. Four capsules deliver one gram of the algae without the use of any excipients.

Vibrant Health's Gigartine Red Marine Algae is simply encapsulated powder of the leaves of five strains of algae from the family Gigartinaceae. They were chosen to provide a convenient source of sulfated polysaccharides from food in much the same way that one would eat spinach in order to improve iron nutrition. If anything is to be proved by the testimonials, it is only that our customers love this product.

Polysaccharides and Sterols
The immune support benefits of RMA are presumed to be locked in their content of sulfated polysaccharides as explained above. In addition, red macro algae are known to contain a high level of plant sterols and sterolins. These fatty alcohols and alcohol-sugar complexes are now known to stimulate the human immune response even though only a small fraction (2%-4%) of plant sterols are ever absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is possible then that Gigartine RMA provides a two-pronged stimulus to the immune response.

Ingredients
The five species of wild harvested family Gigartinaceae red marine algae in this product provide a rich source of sulfated polysaccharides.

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 4 capsules Servings Per Container: 22.5
Amount per serving
Calories 3 - Calories from fat 0.05
Amount per 4 capsules		% Daily Value
Total Fat	0 g.	0%
Saturated Fat	0 g.	0%
Cholesterol	0 mg.	0%
Sodium	74 mg.	3%
Potassium	5 mg.	.2%
Total Carbohydrate	0.48 g.	1%
Dietary Fiber	.28 g.	0%
Sugars	0 g.	0%
Protein	0.16 g.	0%
Vitam A 0% - Vitamin C 0% - Calcium 0% - Iron 6% - Iodine 40% Calories per gram: Fat 9 - Carbohydrate 4 - Protein 4 Other ingredients: Excipients: Vegetable capsule only, no fillers or excipients

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Directions
As a food supplement, take four (4) capsules daily on an empty stomach, or more as directed by a health professional. Use may be repeated monthly.

Available as 250 mg. Veg-Caps, 90 capsules per bottle
	Gigartina Red Marine Algae - $31.45