Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phytoplankton?
Do all species of phytoplankton contain DHA/EPA
What is the importance of DHA and EPA?
What factors hinder the body converting Omega 3 ALA into Omega 3 DHA and EPA?
Why are Omega 3’s in micro-algae better absorbed by humans than fish oil?
Does your marine phytoplankton have B12?
How do we conserve the natural goodness contained in live Marine Phytoplankton?
What is the Recommended Daily Allowance?
What do scientists and health professions say about marine phytoplankton?
What is Phytoplankton?
Phytoplankton is an ancient single celled algae that floats in the ocean. For three billion years Marine Phytoplankton has supported virtually all creatures in the ocean. It contains a unique combination of life sustaining nutrients including; Omega 3 essential fatty acids, protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, enzymes, minerals and trace elements. Marine Phytoplankton makes up one quarter of all vegetation (land and sea) providing up to 90% of the oxygen in the air we breathe. All the Scientific evidence indicates that Marine Phytoplankton may be the most important food on Planet Earth.
Do all species of phytoplankton contain DHA/EPA
No, very few species have DHA and EPA. Most in fact only supply Omega 3 ALA, which the body needs to convert into DHA / EPA. however “Seatonic” was especially selected for it’s high levels of DHA/EPA.
What is the importance of DHA and EPA?
Science has now proven that these forms of essential fatty acids are crucial for the health of our brain, heart and nervous system. They are also proven to be anti-inflammatory. In this phospholipid form, it is ready for immediate use in the body,Omega 3 Essential fatty acids are needed especially by the brain and heart but must be in this form to reach the brain.
What factors hinder the body converting Omega 3 ALA into Omega 3 DHA and EPA?
Stress, allergy problems such as asthma, eczema, hay fever, diabetes, lack of supporting nutrients (Vitamins & Minerals), incorrect balance of omega 3 to omega 6, excess saturated fats and sugar in the diet, excess vitamin A and copper, drugs, alcohol, viruses and illness.
Why are Omega 3’s in micro-algae better absorbed by humans than fish oil?
Fish oil is not easy for everyone to digest, micro- algae in it’s “nano” form does not need digesting, slipping directly into the blood stream on entering your body.The two key nutrients (EPA and DHA) are only bio available for the human body when they are present in this phospholipid form of fat – that are found in phytoplankton. Phospholipids are needed to transport all nutrients into your cells and through the blood brain barrier.
Does your marine phytoplankton have B12?
No plant sources e.g. spirulina, chlorella, barley grass, seaweeds including algae – show a reliable source of B12 when put through a scientific test. Research has proven that these sources do contain analogues of B12 ( look a likes) – but do not act the same as real B12 in your body.
How do we conserve the natural goodness contained in live Marine Phytoplankton?
By freeze-drying (or Lyophilization)
This conservation process maintains cell structure without any degradation. In contrast, undue heat used in flash or spray drying can damage the fragile and complex nutrients contained in this unique organism. Marine Phytoplankton has evolved over three billion years and has never been exposed to temperatures higher than those found in the Ocean.
We are the only manufacturer that understands and preserves the integrity of this gift from Nature.
The highly specialised process of freeze-drying occurs under a vacuum with the micro-algae solidly frozen. During this procedure the water inside the cells slowly vaporizes under the low air pressure, and is transferred away to a condenser. The remaining pure marine phytoplankton is now in a stable and highly concentrated dry powder form both the nutritional value and the quality remains the same as if it were still alive. Freeze-dried micro-algae maintain their original shape and texture, unlike air dried/spray dried micro-algae which shrivel due to high temperature processing which decreases product quality.
Lyophilization has many advantages compared to other drying and preserving techniques and pasteurisation. Lyophilization maintains food quality because the food remains at a temperature that is below freezing-point during the entire process. The use of Lyophilization is particularly important when processing lactic bacteria, because they are easily affected by heat. Foods which are lyophilized can usually be stored without refrigeration, which results in a significant reduction of storage and transportation costs we recommend that our phytoplankton be kept in the refrigerator after opening. Lyophilization also greatly reduces weight, and this makes the product easier to transport. For example, many foods contain as much as 90% water. These foods are 10 times lighter after Lyophilization. Because they are porous, most freeze-dried foods can be easily re hydrated. Lyophilization does not significantly reduce volume, therefore water quickly regains its place in the molecular structure of the food.
What is the Recommended Daily Allowance?
It is important to understand that Marine Phytoplankton is a whole super food, not a health supplement.
Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA/RDI)) is an outdated guide for specific amounts and types of foods certain groups of people should consume.
You are unique and your dietary needs are not the same as other peoples. Many ‘experts’ earn their living by calculating to the last milligram how many vitamins, minerals and other nutrients we should all be consuming.
Is it not more sensible to let the intelligence of your own body determine what’s best? If you feed the body with a broad spectrum of natural/organic, non- processed foods, then the body will take what it needs and reject what it doesn’t need. If you are eating real food, it is almost impossible to ‘overdose’. SeaTonic marine phytoplankton is a highly concentrated bio-available natural food, this means that only a relatively small quantity is required in order to achieve useful health benefits.
However, servings can vary depending on individual requirements – either for general maintenance or as part of a balanced diet, higher levels may be required for those needing extra nutrition. As a guide, use between 1 – 6 capsules daily or if using the powder, simply add a measured quantity (1/4 teaspoon) up to 4 times per day to a bottle of purified/mineral water and shake for a few seconds before consuming.
If required, add a little organic fruit or vegetable juice to enhance the taste. Alternatively blend the powder with a fruit/veggie “smoothie” or add to your breakfast cereal. See our recipe section!
What do scientists and health professions say about marine phytoplankton?
Dr J.Tennant founder and director of the Tennant Institute of Integrative Medicine. Educated at Harvard University, he has over 15 years practice in energetic medicine, treating thousands of terminally ill patients. Of all the products he had come across he had this to say of marine phytoplankton:
“This is the most exciting product I have come across”.
It contains almost everything necessary to sustain life and build healthy new cells. When you give the body everything it needs to produce trillions of healthy new cells then you get well.
Dr JT notes that many products work for some people but not others. He believes this is because the body needs all the raw materials and critical components at the same time. “The problem is that we need ALL of them at the same time for things to work.”
Another very important reason that makes marine phytoplankton unique and very effective is that it is composed of single cells that bypass the liver and digestive system. This is highly significant and is one reason Dr JT believes results have been seen so quickly, particularly with critical and chronically ill patients who’s livers were in poor condition. Whereas other products took months to see significant results, results were being noticed within days of taking marine phytoplankton.
Information and statements on this site are not intended to treat or cure disease, just simple raw foods as nature intended.
