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Immunity Boosting
Healthy Holidays
WITH RED MARINE ALGAE
AND CHLORELLA
Fall has arrived, and with it the usual suspect sive research and, not surprisingly, high popular-
in most runny noses, coughs, chest colds, and ity among consumers.
Two of the most promising are red marine
flu: viruses. Indeed, the avian flu virus is raising
algae (gigartina and dumontacea) and cracked-
new concerns as millions of fowl are destroyed and cell chlorella. Both are relative newcomers to the
public health experts worry over whether it will mutate immune health group but deserve every consider-
into a human form of the flu, presenting the real specter ation from consumers.
of a pandemic. Those of us unfortunate enough to suffer
from cold sores, caused by the herpes virus, often have out- RED MARINE ALGAE:
THE ANTIVIRAL ALGAE
breaks at this time of year, triggered by falling temperatures.
You’ve probably heard of other forms of algae
by Melissa L. Block used as food and medicine: blue-green algae,
spiraling, and, of course, chlorella. You may not
IRUSES ARE TOUGH, hard to kill. A virus con- yet know about red marine algae, but it has been
V sists of a genome (genetic material) and
enzymes encased in a capsule of protein,
sometimes with a lipid (fat) coating on the outside
researched for over three decades due to the
promising early test tube results showing antiviral
properties of this sea plant.
of the capsule. They cannot reproduce on their In 2004, Argentinean researchers published
own, so they literally hijack our living cells in order the results of a series of studies on red marine
to have a place to replicate and spread their prog- algae polysaccharides, a type of complex carbo-
eny into more of our cells to do the same. hydrate. These researchers, at the University of
Don’t go ask your doctor for an antibiotic, either. Buenos Aires, repeatedly found significant antivi-
Most antibiotics are not effective in fighting viruses. ral actions from red marine algae in mice infected
The effectiveness of specially targeted antiviral with the herpes virus (HSV-II, the variant usually
drugs that are used to treat most common viruses associated with genital herpes but that can also
is also spotty. cause oral cold sores). The other studies further
Vaccines to prevent viral diseases, such as supported the use of red marine algae as an
Healthy Living’s
smallpox, that once decimated significant numbers antiviral agent against HSV strains I and II.
Recommended
of people have been hugely effective at prevention, Other studies show that red marine algae
Red Marine Algae/
Chlorella Supplements but a vaccine won’t help you once you’ve caught inhibits replication of flu viruses and has general
the virus. And it’s just not practical or safe to give immune-stimulating properties, enhancing antibody
Pure Planet Red Marine Algae
every person vaccines against every possible viral production. Heavy metal toxicity is an important fac-
Plus is especially unique because
infection. The safety of giving multiple vaccines is tor in viral replication because it provides greater
it contains a combination of two
uncertain, and we can only vaccinate against spe- opportunity for the virus to proliferate. Red marine
extensively researched strains,
cific strains of a virus. (This is why you can still catch algae’s cell wall binds with toxic heavy metals in the
gigartina and dumontacea. Their
the flu, even if you’ve had the flu vaccine; it doesn’t body, helping to increase the immune system’s
Chlorella tablets are also organic
protect you from strains that are not in the vaccine.) effectiveness at giving viruses the boot. Using
and, as the name of the company
Some of the illnesses against which most chlorella as a compliment to red marine algae fur-
suggests, among the purest you
children are vaccinated are re-emerging, even in ther increases the effectiveness of the immune sys-
will find. You can find them at those who have had the vaccines right on sched- tem, thanks to chlorella’s chelating abilities.
most health food retailers, thanks ule—most notably, whooping cough (pertussis).
to their growing popularity. Because mainstream drug-based medicine CHLORELLA: ALL-PURPOSE
has fallen so short in finding ways to treat viral HEALTH ENHANCER
diseases, natural remedies that bolster the Chlorella is well known in the world of nutrition,
body’s health defenses are the subject of inten- thanks largely to the pioneering efforts of a group
24 The Doctors’ Prescription for Healthy Living / Volume 9, Number 11
of green food scientists in Japan. There, cracked- killer cell activity has also been found to improve
cell chlorella supplements are wildly popular. with chlorella supplementation—a suggestion that RESOURCES
Chlorella is rich in chlorophyll and research has this algae could protect against the secondary Pure Planet products are avail-
shown that chlorophyll renews damaged tissue, bacterial infections that often occur in the wake of able nationwide from health
counteracts the damaging effects of radiation, colds and flu. Supplements of a high-molecular- food stores and natural health
knocks out harmful bacteria, facilitates wound weight fraction of Chlorella pyrenoidosa were centers. To learn more, visit
healing, increases healthful intestinal flora, found to boost antibody response to influenza www.pureplanet.com or call
improves liver function and gum health, and trig- vaccinations in people aged 55 and younger, (800) 695-2017.
gers enzymes that produce vitamins E, A and K. improving subjects’ response to the vaccines and
Chlorophyll has a chelating effect similar to better protecting them against contracting the flu.
red marine algae and may help with bad breath One of the most promising aspects of
and constipation, as it helps deodorize and regu- chlorella is a unique chemical it contains called
late intestinal activity. It has also exhibited prom- Chlorella growth factor (CGF). Within the plant
ising protective effects against cardiovascular itself, CGF is responsible for controlling cell divi-
disease, fibromyalgia, and gastric ulcer. The sion and growth, which occurs with amazing
tough cell wall of chlorella binds naturally to heavy rapidity, increasing its biomass four times every
metals, such as cadmium, lead, and mercury, 20 to 24 hours. Lab mice fed CGF enjoy increases
facilitating their removal from the body. Animal in life span of over 30 percent. Chlorella is the
studies indicate that chlorella also accelerates the fastest-replicating single-cell organism and CGF
removal of chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides protects cells when they are most vulnerable to
from the body. mutation, during replication.
Chlorella has been found to enhance immu- According to researchers, viruses like the
nity, increasing production of the antiviral, anti- avian flu present unique health challenges. While
cancer immune factor, interferon, as well as the we do not want to cause a panic, it is vitally impor-
activity of T cells and macrophages against viral tant to take proper precautions. Studies have
invaders and cancer cells. Its well-documented shown that using both algae together may be a
cleansing effects in the liver are believed to further good way to help reduce the impact of viruses on
support the body’s natural resistance against dis- your quest for healthy living. s
eases, including those caused by viruses. Natural References available at www.freedompressonline.com.
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