Bladderwrack 4:1

History:

Bladderwrack is a variety of brownish seaweed found along both coasts of North America and the Atlantic shores of Europe. It is an alga, and algae were all formerly described by the name of fucus, but now it is applied to one genus of fucaceae, and most of this species is found only in the northern seas, exposed at low water. Fucus vesiculosis is found on submerged rocks on the coasts of North America and Europe, north of the Mediterranean, where it drifts in from time to time through the Strait of Gibralter. The name, Bladderwrack, refers to the bladder-like air pods (vesicles) that keep the plant afloat on the ocean. It is a mucilaginous, salty, tonic herb, and several varieties of this seaweed have been used therapeutically; the brown alga known as Bladderwrack is also a common source of kelp. Bladderwrack is particularly rich in iodine and was the original source of the element, having been discovered by Courtois in 1812. It remained this element's main source for over fifty years thereafter. Iodine was isolated and extracted by distilling the plant's long ribbons (or thalli). Perhaps Bladderwrack's most remarkable application occurred in the eighteenth century, when a British physician prescribed it  for goiter and enlargement of the thyroid gland. No one knows whether the doctor had scientific knowledge of the plant's action or was simply lucky, but there is a pharmacological basis for his prescription. High in potash, Bladderwrack was most valuable as a fertilizer, especially for potatoes, and it was gathered for that purpose along the British coast and Channel Islands. In Ireland, it was virtually the only fertilizer used for raising potatoes and increasing sparse soils on the rocky Irish west coast during hard times. In the Channel Islands, it was used for smoking and drying bacon and fish. Rich in vitamins and minerals, the plant carries all the positive qualities of the sea and the numerous, rich elements that the oceans produce. Among its many uses, Bladderwrack provides nutrition. It was a livestock feed and has also been used as a human food, a natural supplement, providing many nutrients and helpful for skin and hair. Like other seaweeds, Bladderwrack contains the iodine that was subsequently found to be essential for the healthy functioning of the thyroid gland, and in 1860, it was claimed that Bladderwrack helped a sluggish thyroid gland and might also counter weight issues by supporting a healthy metabolic rate. It was thus often used as a tonic and in baths and spas, where it was used in rubs for skin softening, circulation and promoting a healthy glow; and the treatments remained in favor well into the twentieth century. Since then, it has been featured in numerous cosmetic and dietary preparations and continues in spa regimens. Some of Bladderwrack's chemical constituents include the rich iodine content, algin, mucilage, bromine, organic bromide, sodium and potassium salts, lutein and zeaxanthin, chlorophyll (natural neutralizer), cellulose, essential oils, mannitol, silicon, essential fatty acids, vitamin C, B-vitamins, beta-carotene and minerals (zinc, magnesium, selenium, manganese, iron, phosphorus), organic iodide, oleic acid, polyphenols, protein and fibers.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Those who are suffering from hyperthyroidism, have heart or kidney problems or are pregnant or nursing should not use this product. Bladderwrack Herbal Supplement should not be taken in large amounts (many times the recommended dose), as it may increase pulse rate, cause tremors, hyperthyroidism and elevated blood pressure. Taking Bladderwrack and medicines used to treat or prevent blood clots together may cause your blood to be too thin (clot less easily), making you bleed more than usual or bruise easily. If you are taking such medication (warfarin, coumadin, aspirin, etc.), do not take Bladderwrack.

Capsule Information:
Our Bladderwrack 4:1 supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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