Superfronds Vital Reds Sea Vegetable Blend (Dried Granules)
Ingredients: Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.), Iridaea (Iridaea cordata), Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus), Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
Superfronds Vital Reds Sea Vegetable Blend is a blend that combines all the best that various red seaweeds have to offer. Carrageenan is a sulfated polysaccharide, which has been studied for its substantial antiviral activity (ability to prevent viral cell attachment), immunomodulatory activity, and antioxidant capacity, among many other properties. Because red seaweeds often have a highly variable carrageenan content—both in terms of quantity and carrageenan type—this blend offers a range of carrageenans (with varied bioactivity) in hopes of highlighting and enhancing the carrageenan complex for optimal support.
Red seaweeds containing carrageenan have also been traditionally used as lung tonics and to treat lung ailments by many cultures throughout the world. These seaweeds contain many other bioactive compounds, including other medicinal polysaccharides, a diverse array of antioxidant pigments, and other antioxidant constituents, as well as diverse vitamin and mineral profiles and generally mid-range iodine content. Red seaweeds have some of the highest manganese content among seaweeds.
Superfronds Vital Reds Sea Vegetable Blend features a mix of some of our best red seaweeds Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.), Iridaea (Iridaea cordata), Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus), and Dulse (Palmaria palmata). These seaweeds contain small amounts of a range of nutrients: iodine, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and B complex, as well as Essential Fatty Acid content, and trace nutrients zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and chromium. Each contains several antioxidant constituents, including antioxidant pigments phycocyanin and phycoerythrin, and its own unique carrageenan profile, as noted below.
Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.)
Generally containing a moderate amount of vitamins A, C, K, and B complex, Gigartina species tested have been shown to contain magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium, as well as some iron, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. It has a low to mid-range iodine content compared to other seaweeds, and it contains the antioxidant pigments phycocyanin and phycoerythrin. Gigartina species tested have generally shown higher carrageenan content than other red seaweeds (40-60% dry weight). The carrageenan content of this species is predominantly lambda carrageenan, which has been shown to be more biologically active than other carrageenan forms. Gigartina species also contain kappa and iota carrageenans.
Iridaea (Iridaea cordata)
Iridaea is iota carrageenan dominant, but also contains kappa and lambda carrageenans.
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
Irish Moss contains primarily kappa, but iota and smaller amounts of lambda carrageenans, and tends to contain large amounts of carrageenan in general (50-60% dry weight). Irish Moss generally has some of the highest vitamin A content among seaweeds, as well as high calcium and manganese content (can be over 70% RDA).
Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
Dulse contains 20-30% dry weight carrageenans, primarily kappa carrageenan. Dulse samples tested are generally high in iron, copper, selenium, and zinc. Dulse contains mid-low range iodine (lowest among brown and red) and tends to have a higher iodine content than other red seaweeds. Dulse samples tested have also shown high vitamin C, manganese, and calcium content compared to other red seaweeds. Dulse is usually high in potassium, and like many other seaweeds, features a low sodium/potassium ratio that can help support cardiovascular health.
*Note: Because the polysaccharides of red seaweeds may cause irritation in the bowels for some folks, they are contraindicated in cases of irritable bowel and other disruptive intestinal conditions.
Ingredients: Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.), Iridaea (Iridaea cordata), Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus), Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
Superfronds Vital Reds Sea Vegetable Blend is a blend that combines all the best that various red seaweeds have to offer. Carrageenan is a sulfated polysaccharide, which has been studied for its substantial antiviral activity (ability to prevent viral cell attachment), immunomodulatory activity, and antioxidant capacity, among many other properties. Because red seaweeds often have a highly variable carrageenan content—both in terms of quantity and carrageenan type—this blend offers a range of carrageenans (with varied bioactivity) in hopes of highlighting and enhancing the carrageenan complex for optimal support.
Red seaweeds containing carrageenan have also been traditionally used as lung tonics and to treat lung ailments by many cultures throughout the world. These seaweeds contain many other bioactive compounds, including other medicinal polysaccharides, a diverse array of antioxidant pigments, and other antioxidant constituents, as well as diverse vitamin and mineral profiles and generally mid-range iodine content. Red seaweeds have some of the highest manganese content among seaweeds.
Superfronds Vital Reds Sea Vegetable Blend features a mix of some of our best red seaweeds Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.), Iridaea (Iridaea cordata), Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus), and Dulse (Palmaria palmata). These seaweeds contain small amounts of a range of nutrients: iodine, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and B complex, as well as Essential Fatty Acid content, and trace nutrients zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and chromium. Each contains several antioxidant constituents, including antioxidant pigments phycocyanin and phycoerythrin, and its own unique carrageenan profile, as noted below.
Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.)
Generally containing a moderate amount of vitamins A, C, K, and B complex, Gigartina species tested have been shown to contain magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium, as well as some iron, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. It has a low to mid-range iodine content compared to other seaweeds, and it contains the antioxidant pigments phycocyanin and phycoerythrin. Gigartina species tested have generally shown higher carrageenan content than other red seaweeds (40-60% dry weight). The carrageenan content of this species is predominantly lambda carrageenan, which has been shown to be more biologically active than other carrageenan forms. Gigartina species also contain kappa and iota carrageenans.
Iridaea (Iridaea cordata)
Iridaea is iota carrageenan dominant, but also contains kappa and lambda carrageenans.
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
Irish Moss contains primarily kappa, but iota and smaller amounts of lambda carrageenans, and tends to contain large amounts of carrageenan in general (50-60% dry weight). Irish Moss generally has some of the highest vitamin A content among seaweeds, as well as high calcium and manganese content (can be over 70% RDA).
Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
Dulse contains 20-30% dry weight carrageenans, primarily kappa carrageenan. Dulse samples tested are generally high in iron, copper, selenium, and zinc. Dulse contains mid-low range iodine (lowest among brown and red) and tends to have a higher iodine content than other red seaweeds. Dulse samples tested have also shown high vitamin C, manganese, and calcium content compared to other red seaweeds. Dulse is usually high in potassium, and like many other seaweeds, features a low sodium/potassium ratio that can help support cardiovascular health.
*Note: Because the polysaccharides of red seaweeds may cause irritation in the bowels for some folks, they are contraindicated in cases of irritable bowel and other disruptive intestinal conditions.
Ingredients: Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.), Iridaea (Iridaea cordata), Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus), Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
Superfronds Vital Reds Sea Vegetable Blend is a blend that combines all the best that various red seaweeds have to offer. Carrageenan is a sulfated polysaccharide, which has been studied for its substantial antiviral activity (ability to prevent viral cell attachment), immunomodulatory activity, and antioxidant capacity, among many other properties. Because red seaweeds often have a highly variable carrageenan content—both in terms of quantity and carrageenan type—this blend offers a range of carrageenans (with varied bioactivity) in hopes of highlighting and enhancing the carrageenan complex for optimal support.
Red seaweeds containing carrageenan have also been traditionally used as lung tonics and to treat lung ailments by many cultures throughout the world. These seaweeds contain many other bioactive compounds, including other medicinal polysaccharides, a diverse array of antioxidant pigments, and other antioxidant constituents, as well as diverse vitamin and mineral profiles and generally mid-range iodine content. Red seaweeds have some of the highest manganese content among seaweeds.
Superfronds Vital Reds Sea Vegetable Blend features a mix of some of our best red seaweeds Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.), Iridaea (Iridaea cordata), Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus), and Dulse (Palmaria palmata). These seaweeds contain small amounts of a range of nutrients: iodine, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and B complex, as well as Essential Fatty Acid content, and trace nutrients zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, and chromium. Each contains several antioxidant constituents, including antioxidant pigments phycocyanin and phycoerythrin, and its own unique carrageenan profile, as noted below.
Gigartina (Mastocarpus spp.)
Generally containing a moderate amount of vitamins A, C, K, and B complex, Gigartina species tested have been shown to contain magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium, as well as some iron, phosphorus, zinc, and copper. It has a low to mid-range iodine content compared to other seaweeds, and it contains the antioxidant pigments phycocyanin and phycoerythrin. Gigartina species tested have generally shown higher carrageenan content than other red seaweeds (40-60% dry weight). The carrageenan content of this species is predominantly lambda carrageenan, which has been shown to be more biologically active than other carrageenan forms. Gigartina species also contain kappa and iota carrageenans.
Iridaea (Iridaea cordata)
Iridaea is iota carrageenan dominant, but also contains kappa and lambda carrageenans.
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
Irish Moss contains primarily kappa, but iota and smaller amounts of lambda carrageenans, and tends to contain large amounts of carrageenan in general (50-60% dry weight). Irish Moss generally has some of the highest vitamin A content among seaweeds, as well as high calcium and manganese content (can be over 70% RDA).
Dulse (Palmaria palmata)
Dulse contains 20-30% dry weight carrageenans, primarily kappa carrageenan. Dulse samples tested are generally high in iron, copper, selenium, and zinc. Dulse contains mid-low range iodine (lowest among brown and red) and tends to have a higher iodine content than other red seaweeds. Dulse samples tested have also shown high vitamin C, manganese, and calcium content compared to other red seaweeds. Dulse is usually high in potassium, and like many other seaweeds, features a low sodium/potassium ratio that can help support cardiovascular health.