I'm looking for a supplier for this high-ORAC (8000 or so) algae extract, preferrably
a UK/European supplier. It's been incredibly hard to find a good supplier for this...
To make the post productive, I'll throw in a link with lots of references.
Opinions on the supp also welcome, but any good suppliers even more
Thank you!
http://www.allergyre...Cava-sp-28.html
Ecklonia Cava Extract: Polyphenol / Phlorotannin Derived from Brown Algae
Ecklonia Cava Extract (ECE) is a standardized natural complex of unique marine molecules that originate from a specific species of brown algae (Ecklonia cava). ECE represents a unique category of polyphenols often called phlorotannins. Their unique polyphenolic structure endows them with biological activities that are not found in land-based plants.
ECE naturally occurs as high-molecular weight tannin (Mw> 2,000 Dalton) and low-molecular weight tannin (Mw=400-1000 Dalton). ECE can be classified into four types depending on the ratio of high molecular weight and low molecular weight tannins. Various physiological activities of ECE have been evaluated in vitro, in vivo and clinically as individual compounds (ECE1-ECE14) and complex forms (ECE, Type I-IV).
Dr. Haengwoo Lee and his team of M.D.’s and Ph.D.’s have spent over thirty million dollars on research, from in vitro to animal and human studies. Much of the work was done in Korea, and some at the University of Washington. ECE has been found to be an impressive therapeutic agent in a wide array of clinical applications.
[...] Abbreviated, References to papers in link
Multiple Antioxidant Profiles of ECE
Much Longer Half-Life
FIBROMYALGIA
ECE & FIBROMYALGIA
BRAIN FUNCTION: MEMORY, RELAXATION, ALERTNESS
Increased Blood Flow
Relaxation & Alpha-Waves
Alertness
Neuroprotective Effects
Enhancement of Acetylcholine Levels in Mice
Resistance of Stress-Induced Learning Deficit in Mice
Memory Enhancement in Mice
Beta-Amyloid Deposition Inhibition in Rats
ECE’s ability to treat arthritis was found to be comparable to Celebrex
Cartilage Protecting Activities
Rabbit Model
Neuropathy: 4-Week Clinical Trial
Researchers recently studied ECE on 40 patients with neuropathy. ECE reduced nerve pain by 40% in four weeks. Overall, 80% of the patients responded favorably.
ALLERGIES / ASTHMA
Overall, ECE appears to significantly relieve allergic reactions without drowsiness, dizziness and other side effects of anti-histamine drugs.
Allergic Inflammation: Mouse Model
5-Lipoxygenase (5-LOX)
Coronary Artery Disease: 6-Week Clinical Trial
Cholesterol: 6-Week ClinicalTrial
Hypertension: 4-Week Animal Study
ACE Inhibition
Antiplasmin Inhibition
Nitric Oxide
Vasodilation
Long-Term Improvement Via Vascular Protection
DGAT Inhibition
ECE Beverage: 2-Week Clinical Trial
Obesity & Cardiovascular Disease
DGAT Inhibition & Obesity
Aldose Reductase Inhibition
Reduced Fat in Liver & Pancreas
