Pure Planet's Red Marine Algae combines the antiviral properties and the nutritional benefits of Red Marine Algae and Spirulina, creating a 100% pure whole food tablet using no binders, fillers or tableting aids. Red Marine Algae has exhibited documented results in controlling and reducing herpes viruses. The sulfated polysaccharides in Red Marine Algae support the immune system's antiviral response.

People are natural hosts for five herpes viruses:

Herpes Labialis - Oral Cold Sores - Type I
Genitalia Herpes - Genital Herpes - Type II
Varicella-Soster Virus - Shingles
Epstein Barr - Mononucleosis,
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Cytomegalovirus

In addition to antiviral properties, Red Marine Algae and Spirulina have been useful in weight-loss, lowering cholesterol and fat in the blood, detoxifying and counteracting degenerative conditions.

More About Red Marine Algae
This therapeutic super food provides the body with a full array of nutrients including complete protein, complex carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, fiber, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes and sulfated polysaccharides. Dumontiaceae's medicinal properties are thought to enhance the immune system's regulatory response, indicating that it is an immunomodulatory and antiviral agent.

Upon digestion, this whole food complex with its synergistic nutrients is rapidly assimilated and absorbed. In particular, the sulfated polysaccharides are thought to support the immune system's antiviral response by activating lymphocyte production. This induces the formation of antibodies, which boosts T-cell production, inhibiting viral pathogenesis. For example, Dumontiaceae has been shown to support the body's specific immune response to control and reduce the Herpes Simplex Virus population, stopping or lessening the occurrence and severity of outbreaks.

Red marine algae has been used by people as a food staple for thousands of years. In the Chinese Materica Medica, a volume dating back to 600 B.C., we find the following statement, " Some algae are a delicacy fit for the most honorable guest, even for the king himself." (Porterfield, 1922). In China, Japan and the Indo-Pacific region, several dozen species of red algae are used.

Upon digestion, Dumontiaceae's broad spectrum of nutrients is rapidly assimilated and absorbed by the body. A nutritional analysis of this red marine algae shows it to be composed of carbohydrates, proteins and fatty acids. It is complete protein with all the essential amino acids - unlike most plant foods. Complete proteins are crucial because they are involved in all major metabolic processes, such as energy production, rebuilding and enzyme production.

Red Marine Algae contains both simple and complex carbohydrates which affect a quick but sustained release, providing the body with an excellent source of additional fuel for its many constant energy needs. In particular, the sulphated complex carbohydrates are thought to enhance the immune system's regulatory response. It contains an extensive fatty acid profile, including Omega 3 and Omega 6. These essential fatty acids also play a key role in the production and availability of body energy. It has an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements in a naturally occurring, synergistic design. For example, it contains an excellent magnesium to calcium ratio of 2:1, and potassium to sodium ration of 4:3.

Maintaining a strong, healthy immune system is of the utmost importance. The ease with which so many individuals acquire infections and are subject to viral conditions suggests that we are all relatively weak in our ability to resist pathogens. When the immune response is inadequate to meet the challenge of an invading pathogen, the agent escapes destruction and is able to multiply and chronically persist in the tissues.

Red marine algae is capable of working on multiple levels to strengthen the body and solidify its primary defense system. This is accomplished in several ways. First and foremost, returning to whole foods from the ocean can help realign our bodies to the ancient life-giving balance. Any immune disorder causes a severe mineral deficiency. Red marine algae is rich in minerals and is organized in such a way that the body can utilize them easily. Minerals and trace elements are the key to restoring and maintaining proper acid/alkaline balance in the body.

When a proper acid/alkaline balance is not maintained, the body falls into a state of degeneration. Acid conditions develop which create a chronic stage of disease. Too much acidity allows yeast, virus, rebellious cancer cells and various other parasites to thrive. Acidity also leads to conditions such as chronic fatigue, AIDS, arthritis and allergies. The effect of red marine algae is to create an alkaline reaction in the tissues in order to rebuild healthy tissue.

Red marine algae provides a nutritional base for improved digestion. Improved digestion enhances organ function and thereby nourishes the colon, liver and adrenals. Proper function of these organs reduces tension, helps us live with stress and enables our bodies to maintain a more constant vitality.

Long-term relief for Herpes? Alternative treatment may help!
One casualty of the drug approval process is a red marine algae in the family of Dumontiaceae. Research on antiviral carbohydrates from marine red algae indicates a high potential for low-cost, broad spectrum antiviral agents. Further research in the family of Dumontiaceae produced two patents where clinical efficacy for Herpes I and II was clearly shown. The treatment was effective for treating subjects (e.g. human patients) both prior to and subsequent to herpes infection. It was used topically to alleviate symptoms associated with herpes infections or preferably systemic, by oral administration, to eradicate the virus and thereby prevent symptom recurrence. No side effect or toxicity were noted. This treatment, which now must be considered alternative, suggests a breakthrough in the discovery of natural immunomodulatory and antiviral agents.

Recent research and gathering of anecdotal evidence on the health benefits and antiherpetic action of the red marine algae, Dumontiaceae, has yielded much promise. Its use as a topical has been further documented and thought superior to acyclovir. It was shown to be clinically effective against herpes zoster infections as well. Anecdotal reports from patients suffering from Epstein Barr (another herpes virus) and Candida have shown marked improvement in a short period of time through oral administration (systemic).

General health benefits show red marine algae useful in weight-loss programs and for lowering cholesterol and fat in the blood. It contains soothing, mucilaginous gels such as algin, carregeenan and agar, which specifically rejuvenate the lungs and gastrointestinal tract. Once thought of as a liability that blocked assimilation, the tough cell wall in Dumontiaceae has been found to be invaluable. It binds with heavy metals, pesticides and carcinogens and carries these toxins safely out of the body. Contained within the cell walls are simple sugars called complex polysaccharides These long chained complex sugars stimulate interferon productions as well as other anti-tumor and immune-enhancing activity (improving activity of T- and B- cells). Other compounds in the cell walls are related to those found in friendly bacteria which fortify and strengthen our immune systems to fight against invading organisms and toxins.

Although the effect of long term use of an alternative treatment such as the red marine algae, Dumontiaceae, has not been clinically substantiated, edible seaweeds have been consumed for thousands of years and are considered safe, nutritious and beneficial. The added dimension that science has uncovered surrounding its antiviral immunomodulatory potential opens up a whole new source of food that could serve to palliate or even hopefully cure virally caused diseases. Since most life derived from the sea, the novel idea that the ocean lies untapped as perhaps our greatest medicinal resource is entirely possible and may be critical to our human survival.

Ingredients: Red marine algae, spirulina.

Serving Size: 4 capsules. 1 serving per day on empty stomach.

Nutrition Facts:
Total Fat - 0 g., Total Carbohydrates - 0.6 g, Sodium - 67 mg, Protein - 0.8 g, Potassium - 48 mg.

Vitamin A- 5000 IU, Thiamine (B-1)- 2%, Riboflavin (B-2) - 2%, Niacin (B-3)- 1%, Vitamin B-12 - 37%, Biotin- 108%, Folic Acid- 1%, Calcium- 1%, Iron- 12%, Magnesium- 3%, Iodine- 3%, Phosphorus- 1%, Manganese- 3%, Boron- 3%, Selenium- 71%, Chromium- 2%, Molybdenum- 2%.