Algae, Algas Pardas, Algues Brunes, Algues Brunes Marines, Brown Alga, Brown Algae, Brown Seaweed, EC, ECE, Ecklonia cava, Ecklonia Extract, Eckol, LAD103, Marine Brown Algae, Phlorotannin.
Brown algae are edible algae found off the coast of Japan, Korea, and China.
Brown algae are used for a variety of conditions including cancer, fibromyalgia, arthritis, stress, weight loss, heart disease, high cholesterol, and many other conditions.
How does work?
Brown algae contain several chemicals that work as antioxidants. These chemicals are thought to prevent damage to the body that can lead to cancer and other conditions. Chemicals contained in brown algae might also have effects on inflammation and the body's immune system.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Cancer.
- Fibromyalgia.
- Arthritis.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Insomnia.
- High cholesterol.
- Heart disease.
- Asthma.
- Gulf War syndrome.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Multiple-chemical sensitivity.
- Weight loss.
- Other conditions.
QUESTION
Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See AnswerThere is not enough information available to know if brown algae are safe to take for medical conditions.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information available about the safety of brown algae during pregnancy or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid using brown algae during pregnancy or while breast-feeding.The appropriate dose of brown algae depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for brown algae. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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