Detox

DETOX

Your body continuously produces free oxygen radicals while exercising and digesting food. These rascals are highly unstable molecules. If the free radicals exceed the body's ability to neutralize them, oxidative stress can occur, leading to cell damage (1): Over the last few years, oxidative damage seems to be involved in the development of numerous diseases (2). The reactive oxygen radicals can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, brain aging, and various types of cancer (3). Free radicals exposure can also come from other environmental sources, such as sunlight, air pollution and cigarettes smoke. 

Therefore, a lot of attention has been paid to antioxidant substances as potential agents for treating or preventing these diseases. 

(Unnatural) supplements solely containing high dosages of antioxidants are not recommended.

Several studies have shown that supplements with high amount of antioxidants can eliminate some health benefits associated with physical exercise (4-7). As a result, natural resources of antioxidants have gained popularity. 

Conclusion: Antioxidants from natural sources can protect your body by neutralizing oxidative stress

A natural detox

For thousands of years, Marine Phytoplankton has been able to detoxify itself and the water around them against damaging substances. Interestingly, water makes up 60% of the human body and a portion of our blood - plasma - contains salt levels similar to seawater (8). Marine Phytoplankton contains unique pigments (carotenoids) and enzymes that contain anti-oxidative properties that can neutralize free radicals. 

What makes Marine Phytoplankton unique, is that they contain natural carotenoids.

Conclusion: We humans are not able to synthesize these pigments ourselves, so we need to include them in our diet. 

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Marine phytoplankton: contains strong antioxidants

Marine Phytoplankton contains enzymes and pigments that are able to protect cells against oxidative damage (9). The majority of research has highlighted the anti-oxidative role of pigments in particular, such as beta-carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin, fucoxanthin, and astaxanthin (10-11). Marine Phytoplankton also contains superoxide dismutase: Vital and powerful enzymes that are responsible for neutralizing oxidative damage (12-13). 

Besides pigments (carotenoids), algae contain a high variety of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates (14). 

The unique combination of substances in algae offer the potential to provide an anti-oxidative power that is comparable, or even higer then, the antioxidative power of fruits and terresterial plants (15)

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Besides being the source of Omega-3 fatty acids, Marine Phytoplankton is rich in vitamins minerals and strong antioxidants. 

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LIST OF REFERENCES

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(6). Ranchordas et al. "Antioxidants for preventing and reducing muscle soreness after exercise". The Cochrane database of systematic reviews (2017). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29238948/

(7). Ristow et al. "Antioxidants prevent health-promoting effects of physical exercise in humans". (2009). https://www.pnas.org/content/106/21/8665

(8). Angier N. "The Wonders of Blood". (2008). https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/21/science/21angi.html?_r=0

(9). Ramirez et al. "TetraSOD activates the antioxidant response pathway in human cells: An in vitro approach". (2020): 367–373.

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(11). Neumann et al. "Fucoxanthin, A Carotenoid Derived from Phaeodactylum tricornutum Exerts Antiproliferative and Antioxidant Activities In Vitro". Antioxidants (2019): 183. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31248073/

(12). Wells et al. "Algae as nutritional and functional food sources: revisiting our understanding". Journal of applied phycology (2017): 949-982. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5387034/

(13). Branco R, Morais P. "Two superoxide dismutases from TnOtchr are involved in detoxification of reactive oxygen species induced by chromate". BMC microbiology (2016): 27. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4779226/

(14). Galasso et al. "Microalgal Derivatives as Potential Nutraceutical and Food Supplements for Human Health: A Focus on Cancer Prevention and Interception". Nutrients (2009): 1226. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31146462/

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