NutriSea™

Ionic Sea Minerals and Fulvic - Liquid South Sea Ionic Trace Minerals plus Fulvic Acid.
32 fl. oz

Potential Benefits Include: Assists in all metabolic functions, ensures ideal amounts of trace minerals (the body's "spark plugs"), assists in normalizing blood pressure, stress reduction, antioxidant.

Suggested Use: As desired, take 1 oz either straight or with 406 oz of water or juice. Can be combined with NutriResponse and NutriStrength.

Additional Information: Four to Five percent of human body weight is composed of minerals; yet minerals are vital to mental and physical function. All tissues and internal fluids contain various ratios of minerals. Minerals play important roles in maintaining physiological processes, growth, strengthening of skeletal structures, and preserving the vigor of the heart, brain, muscle, and nervous system. Minerals are constituents of bones, teeth, soft tissue, muscle, blood, and nerve cells. Minerals play essential roles in maintaining the delicate water balance that is critical to proper functioning of mental and physical processes. They maintain the acid/alkaline balance of the blood and tissue fluids allowing other nutrients to pass into the blood stream. Minerals assist in drawing chemicals in and out of cells and aid in the creation of antibodies.

The macro minerals, calcium, chlorine, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sodium, and sulfur are present in relatively high concentrations in body tissues, and are measured in milligrams (mg). On the other hand, trace minerals (or micronutrients) are present in the body in minute amounts, but are equally essential and are measured in micrograms (mcg).

Minerals and vitamins act as a catalyst for most biological reactions within our bodies including digestion, metabolism, transmission of messages through the nervous system, and muscle response. They are also important in the production of hormones. Some minerals are a constituent of vitamins. For example, vitamin B1 contains sulfur and B12 contains cobalt. Vitamin assimilation can require minerals. For example, certain B-Complex vitamins cannot be absorbed unless combined with phosphorus. Also, vitamin C increases absorption of iron, and inversely calcium cannot be absorbed without vitamin D. While most vitamins are readily absorbed into the body, minerals are not. One of the most effectively absorbed forms of minerals is that which is chelated with amino acids. Studies show amino-acid chelated minerals cross the intestinal wall into the blood stream effortlessly. However, minerals that are not attached to amino acids can become bound to phytic acid (from cereal grains), which prohibit absorption. In fact, amino acids are found along the intestinal wall and serve as receptors for minerals. Because chemically similar minerals compete with each other for the same amino acid carriers, it is essential to have complete proteins with each meal.

It is important to understand that minerals and their actions are interrelated; and no one mineral can function without affecting the others. Physical and emotional stressors can drain the body's mineral supplies, and if unaddressed, deficiencies will result in illness. For example, stress can cause high blood pressure. Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, hypnosis, and progressive muscle relaxation have been demonstrated to have a modest value in reducing blood pressure. (1) A more recent study opens the door to understanding the body's biochemical responses to the effects of breathing and hypertension. (2) Volunteers with normal blood pressure were taught to breathe very shallowly. Measurements of sodium and potassium excreted in the urine revealed that shallow breathing led to the retention of sodium in the body. Calcium is another mineral that is associated with hypertension. Population based studies have suggested a link between low calcium intake and high blood pressure (3), however, the association is not as strong as the one for magnesium and potassium.

Trace Minerals:

Iodine is a trace mineral that packs a big value, even though the recommended dietary allowance is quite small: 150 micrograms (mcg). It's a case where a little is good and a lot is not. Iodine aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland; and coupled with the amino acid tyrosine, is critical for the production of the thyroid hormone, thyroxine. Iodine plays important roles in the body's energy production. It promotes growth and development and stimulates the rate of metabolism assisting the body in metabolizing excess fat. Too much iodine can actually inhibit thyroid synthesis. The estimated U.S. intake of iodine is over 600 mcg per day, even though total intake should never exceed 600 mcg for any significant duration.

Iodine deficiency in research rat studies show changes that reflected Human Fibrocystic Breast Disease (FBD) (5). Subsequent testing, after thyroid supplementation, of Human FBD patients with low and normal thyroid function, showed decreases in pain, serum prolactin levels, and breast nodules (5.6). Iodine, in the form of iodine caseinate, may be an effective treatment of FBD (7). Currently, it is theorized that an absence of iodine renders breast cells more sensitive to estrogen stimulation. Supplementation of oral iodine is known for significant anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects in chronic and acute experimental models (8).

Iodine is effective against a wide range of infectious agents linked to vaginal infections, such as trichomoniasis, candida, chlamydia, and nonspecific vaginitis when used topically as a douche. In fact, a published 1969 study showed povidone iodine, (Betadine), to be 100% successful in cases of candidal vaginitis, 80% of trichomoniasis, and 93% of combination infections. A douching solution diluted to one part iodine in 100 parts water, used twice daily for 14 days is effective against most organisms (10-14). Excessive use must be avoided as some iodine will be absorbed into the system and over use could result in suppression of thyroid function.

Selenium

Selenium is a trace element, as well as an antioxidant, that protects the hemoglobin in red blood cells from damage by oxidation and inhibits free radical formation. Selenium provides protection against mercury toxicity, in particular methyl mercury (an industrial waste form of mercury). Selenium is utilized in the production of semen; and for this reason, men need more then women. Nearly 50% of the man's body supply is concentrated in the testicles and parts of the seminal ducts adjacent to the prostate. Selenium can play beneficial roles in helping to regulate menopausal hot flashes and menopausal distress. It is often helpful in treatment and prevention of dandruff (Selson Blue is selenium based).

There are different forms of Selenium. Commonly available selenium is yeast based and can be highly allergenic. Sodium selenate, derived from natural sea salts, is a good non-allergic source. Selenium is synergistic with vitamin E, another antioxidant. The two taken together make both more effective. Selenium can help liver regeneration after damage. Selenium is essential for the function of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme is very important in preventing the inflammation of acne. Typically, acne patients have significantly decreased levels of glutathione peroxidase. Treatment with oral supplements of vitamin E and selenium increases this enzyme and significantly diminishing acne.

Reduced selenium levels have also been identified in asthma patients (15,16,17). This selenium-dependant antioxidant enzyme is important for breaking down allergic leukotrienes. Thus, supplemental selenium may reduce production of leukotrienes by maintaining optimal activity of glutathione peroxidase. Selenium deficiency has been shown to result in depressed immune function, as it affects development and activity of all white blood cells. Supplementation of 200 mcg per day has been shown to stimulate white blood cell and thymus function (18,19).

Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are all necessary for proper function of the human body. The supply must be provided on a daily basis for optimal performance and defense. Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids are interdependent; and any sustained deficiency will result in diminished performance, ill health, and disease. It would be ideal if we could expect to get enough essential nutrients from our diet to meet the body's demand for appropriate fuel for function and defense. However, more and more people are coming to the realization that supplementation is required to help compensate for stressful, fast-paced lives that can be, and all too often are, compromised by “junk food”. The challenge has always been finding a complete and powerful mineral matrix at a consumer friendly price.

NUTRISEA has been designed to specifically address the body's demands for appropriate mineral supplementation at consumer friendly prices. Suggested usage: one or more ounces per day with a meal.

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