GIGARTINA

Gigartina is derived from 5 strains of red marine algae, providing a rich source of Sulfated Polysaccharides.  It is used to promote immune function and is particularly valuable against all viruses, influenza, herpes viruses, including shingles, as well as warts, chicken pox, Epstein Barr, M.S. and the HIV virus.

PRODUCT DETAILS:
Capsule Description: Vegetable

NAPPI CODE:                        711584-001
AVAILABLE SIZES:              90 capsules per container

We know that sufficient rest together with a healthful diet and exercise can do much to maintain a robust immune system, which is necessary to prevent a virus from taking hold of the body. It has now been discovered that Sulphated polysaccharides from Red Marine Algae – can boost the immune system, and lessen the stronghold on the body.

Botanical science has discovered and identified a substantial number of substances and compounds from plants that can improve functions of the human immune response. They have probably been playing that supporting role as part of the human diet for millennia. One specialized group of immune enhancing substances is the sulphated polysaccharides, sulphur containing complex sugars found most notably in a select group of sea plants – Red Marine Algae.

Sulphated 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 sulphated polysaccharides. Difficulty lies in finding the species of RMA that are the richest sources of these sulphated polysaccharides, and Vibrant Health has done this.
Sulphated polysaccharides are complex sugars that contain sulphur. Carrageen an and other gel-like substances are members of this family of polysaccharides. Researchers have witnessed how these algae promote an effective cell-mediated immune response. The effects are most noticeable in relation to certain influenza and herpes viruses.
Strains of Gigartina algae are the best source of supplemental sulphated 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 sulphated polysaccharides.

Vibrant Health's Gigartina 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 sulphated polysaccharides from food in much the same way that one would eat spinach in order to improve iron nutrition. . Four capsules deliver one gram of the algae without the use of any excipients.

Polysaccharides and Sterols
The immune support benefits of RMA are presumed to be locked in their content of sulphated 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 Gigartina RMA provides a two-pronged stimulus to the immune response.

WHY TAKE GIGARTINA?
Human clinical trials recorded in the National Institutes of Health database indicate that sulphated polysaccharides in Gigartina may help counter:
Herpes 1 (HSV-1) -- oral cold sores 
Herpes 2 (HSV-2) -- genital herpes
Varicella-Zoster Virus(VSV) – shingles
Herpes virus 6 (HHV-6) – implicated in Multiple Sclerosis
Epstein Barr (EBV) -- mononucleosis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Influenza viruses
Even warts

The five species of wild harvested family Gigartinaceae red marine algae in this product provide a rich source of sulphated 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 Fibre	.28 g.	0%
Sugars	0 g.	0%
Protein	0.16 g.	0%
Vitamin 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, and it is recommended to remain on the Gigartina for up to
six (6) months and repeated in double doses if the virus is active again.

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