Ascophyllum nodosum
Scientific names: Ascophyllum nodosum
Family: Fucaeae
Alternate names: Bladderwrack, Brown Marine Algae, Brown seaweed, Egg Wrack, Hebridean Seaweed, ID-alG, Irish Brown Seaweed, Kelp, Knotted Wrack, Norwegian Kelp, Rockweed, Tasco
Actions: General, Anti-inflammatory, Immune, Cardiovascular, Dental, Glycemic, Weight loss
Background
Ascophyllum nodosum is a type of brown seaweed. It is found along the shorelines in cold areas of the world, such as Northern Canada, United States, and Europe. Ascophyllum nodosum is now protected in many countries because of over-harvesting for a chemical called alginate.
Ascophyllum nodosum is taken by mouth for dental health, weight loss, or as a source of the mineral iodine. Don't confuse Ascophyllum nodosum with other kinds of seaweed like Bladderwort, Blue-green Algae, Brown Algae, Fucus vesiculosus, or Laminaria, or with the chemical Algin that comes from seaweed.
Ascophyllum nodosum is taken by mouth for dental health, weight loss, or as a source of the mineral iodine. Don't confuse Ascophyllum nodosum with other kinds of seaweed like Bladderwort, Blue-green Algae, Brown Algae, Fucus vesiculosus, or Laminaria, or with the chemical Algin that comes from seaweed.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Ascophyllum nodosum is POSSIBLY SAFE for adults when taken daily for up to 6 months. Side effects are rare but might include stomach problems. Ascophyllum nodosum can accumulate high levels of heavy metals. Purchasing a product that is certified as being free of heavy metals can reduce the risk of heavy metal exposure.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Ascophyllum nodosum is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Natural Medicines rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Tooth plaque. Early research shows that taking Ascophyllum nodosum (ProDen PlaqueOff) might help to reduce the build-up of plaque on the teeth.
- A mild form of gum disease (gingivitis). Early research shows that taking Ascophyllum nodosum (ProDen PlaqueOff) does not prevent gingivitis.
- Iodine deficiency. Ascophyllum nodosum contains iodine. Early research shows that taking Ascophyllum nodosum can increase iodine levels in women who have low levels of iodine in the body.
- Obesity.
- Stomach or intestinal problems.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of Ascophyllum nodosum 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 Ascophyllum nodosum. 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.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Ascophyllum nodosum interacts with any medicines. Before taking Ascophyllum nodosum, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Ascophyllum nodosum contains nutrients such as large sugars (carbohydrates), fats, and the mineral iodine. Ascophyllum nodosum might help the body kill cancer cells and reduce swelling.
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Per tablet:
- Ascophyllum nodosum (Yellow wrack) 18.75 mg equiv. iodine 75 μg
- Cholecalciferol 12.5 μg equiv. vitamin D3 500 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) 10 mg
- Methylcobalamin (Activated B12) 200 μg
- Zinc citrate 36.6 mg equiv. zinc 12.5 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 3 mg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 10 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 40 μg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 6.35 mg equiv. thiamine 5 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 1.71 mg equiv. riboflavin 1.25 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 12.5 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 5.46 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 5 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 2.03 mg equiv. pyridoxine 1.25 mg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 463 μg equiv. levomefolic acid 250 μg
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae) 28.72 mg equiv. calcium 8.62 mg
- Magnesium 13.13 mg
- Chromium picolinate 201.13 μg equiv. chromium 25 μg
- Copper sulphate 200 μg
- Manganese gluconate 43.86 mg equiv. manganese 5 mg
- Selenomethionine 124.18 μg equiv. selenium 50 μg
- Borax 6.6 mg equiv. boron 750 μg
- Lutein 1 mg
- Lycopene 1 mg
- Serenoa repens ext. 25 mg
- Silybum marianum ext. 5 mg
- Vaccinium macrocarpon ext. 0.25 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 5 mg
- Schisandra chinensis ext. 5 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 5 mg
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai) 5 mg
- Chlorella vulgaris 5 mg
- Curcumin (Turmeric) 500 μg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 5 mg
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp) 5 mg
- Citrus sinensis ext. 5 mg
- Ultra fruit blend 25 mg
- Cruciferous vegetable blend 25 mg
- Live vegetable blend 22.5 mg
- Multi herb blend 12.5 mg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 38.58 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 32.5 mg equiv. calcium 3.88
- Magnesium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 45.5 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 32.5 mg
Per tablet:
- Ascophyllum nodosum (Yellow wrack) 18.75 mg equiv. iodine 75 μg
- Methylcobalamin (Activated B12) 200 μg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 30.25 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 25 mg
- Cholecalciferol 12.5 μg equiv. vitamin D3 500 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) 10 mg
- Zinc citrate 200 mg equiv. zinc 36.6 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 3 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 1.59 mg equiv. thiamine 1.25 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 1.71 mg equiv. riboflavin 1.25 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 12.5 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 5.46 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 5 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 2.03 mg equiv. pyridoxine 1.25 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 21.87 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 15.33 mg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 463 μg equiv. levomefolic acid 250 μg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 9.35 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 40 μg
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae) 31.52 mg equiv. calcium 9.46 mg
- Magnesium 12.5 mg
- Chromium picolinate 1.61 mg equiv. chromium 200 μg
- Copper sulphate 2 mg
- Manganese gluconate 21.93 mg equiv. manganese 2.5 mg
- Selenomethionine 124.18 μg equiv. selenium 50 μg
- Borax 6.6 mg equiv. boron 750 μg
- Lutein 1 mg
- Lycopene 1 mg
- Silybum marianum ext. 5 mg
- Vaccinium macrocarpon ext. 0.25 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 5 mg
- Schisandra chinensis ext. 5 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 5 mg
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai) 5 mg
- Chlorella vulgaris 5 mg
- Curcumin (Turmeric) 500 μg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 5 mg
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp) 5 mg
- Citrus sinensis ext. 5 mg
- Cruciferous vegetable blend 25 mg
- Ultra fruit blend 25 mg
- Live vegetable blend 22.5 mg
- Multi herb blend 12.5 mg
Per tablet:
- Ascophyllum nodosum (Yellow wrack) 18.75 mg equiv. iodine 75 μg
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 11.08 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 10 mg equiv. calcium 1.2 mg
- Cholecalciferol 12.5 μg equiv. vitamin D3 500 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate (Vitamin E) 5 mg
- Co-methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 100 μg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 15.65 mg equiv. zinc 5 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 10.83 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 7.74 mg equiv. magnesium 1.083 mg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 9.52 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 2 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 20 μg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 1.59 mg equiv. thiamine 1.25 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 850 μg equiv. riboflavin 625 μg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 6.25 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 2.73 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 2.5 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 1.01 mg equiv. pyridoxine 625 μg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 345.54 μg equiv. levomefolic acid 200 μg
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae) 154.55 mg equiv. calcium 48.8 mg equiv. magnesium 3.58 mg
- Ferric pyrophosphate 40.03 mg equiv. iron 12 mg
- Chromium picolinate 201.13 μg equiv. chromium 25 μg
- Copper sulphate 982.3 μg
- Manganese gluconate 625 μg
- Selenomethionine 62.09 μg equiv. selenium 25 μg
- Borax 1.5 mg equiv. boron 175 μg
- Lutein 250 μg
- Lycopene 250 μg
- Choline bitartrate 15.2 mg equiv. choline 6.25 mg
- Inositol 12.5 mg
- Vaccinium macrocarpon ext. 0.25 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 2.5 mg
- Schizandra chinensis ext. 2.5 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 2.5 mg
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai) 2.5 mg
- Chlorella vulgaris 2.5 mg
- Cynara scolymus powder 2.5 mg
- Echinacea purpurea powder 2.5 mg
- Allium sativum ext. 2.5 mg
- Brassica oleracea (leaf) powder (Kale) 2.5 mg
- Punica granatum ext. 2.5 mg
- Lycopersicon esculentum powder 2.5 mg
- Hordeum vulgare (leaf) powder (Barley) 2.5 mg
- Vitis vinifera
- Fragaria ananassa (Strawberry)
- Natural raspberry flavour
- Vaccinium myrtillus
- Citrus sinensis ext. 2.5 mg
- Magnesium aspartate 151.69 mg equiv. magnesium 30.34 mg
- Magnesium citrate 92.59 mg equiv. magnesium 15 mg
Per tablet:
- Ascophyllum nodosum (Yellow wrack) 18.75 mg equiv. iodine 75 μg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 60.49 mg
- Cholecalciferol 12.5 µg equiv. vitamin D3 500 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopherol 10 mg equiv. vitamin E 15 IU
- Methylcobalamin (Activated B12) 200 µg
- Zinc citrate 21.96 mg equiv. zinc 7.5 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 3 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 38.92 mg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 9.35 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 40 µg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 6.35 mg equiv. thiamine 5 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 1.71 mg equiv. riboflavin 1.25 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 12.5 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 5.46 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 5 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 2.03 mg equiv. pyridoxine 1.25 mg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 463 µg equiv. levomefolic acid 250 µg
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae) 63.04 mg equiv. calcium 18.91 mg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C)
- Magnesium 12.5 mg
- Chromium picolinate 201.13 µg equiv. chromium 25 µg
- Copper sulphate 200 µg
- Manganese gluconate 10.97 mg equiv. manganese 1.25 mg
- Selenomethionine 124.18 µg equiv. selenium 50 µg
- Borax 6.58 mg equiv. boron 750 µg
- Lutein 1 mg
- Lycopene 1 mg
- Alpha lipoic acid 25 mg
- Silybum marianum ext. 5 mg
- Vaccinium macrocarpon ext. 0.25 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 5 mg
- Schisandra chinensis ext. 5 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 5 mg
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai) 5 mg
- Chlorella vulgaris 5 mg
- Curcumin (Turmeric) 500 μg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 5 mg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 10 mg
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp) 5 mg
- Ultra fruit blend 25 mg
- Cruciferous vegetable blend 25 mg
- Live vegetable blend 22.5 mg
- Multi herb blend 12.5 mg
- Citrus sinensis ext. 5 mg
Per tablet:
- Ascophyllum nodosum (Yellow wrack) 18.75 mg equiv. iodine 75 μg
- Methylcobalamin (Activated B12) 200 μg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 30.25 mg equiv. calcium 3.04 mg
- Cholecalciferol 12.5 μg equiv. vitamin D3 500 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopherol 10 mg equiv. vitamin E 15 IU
- Zinc citrate 21.96 mg equiv. zinc 7.5 mg
- Beta-carotene (Carotenoids) 3 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 3.18 mg equiv. thiamine 2.5 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 1.71 mg equiv. riboflavin 1.25 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 12.5 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 5.46 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 5 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 2.03 mg equiv. pyridoxine 1.25 mg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 463 μg equiv. levomefolic acid 250 μg
- Magnesium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 20.44 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 15.33 mg equiv. magnesium 2.19 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 40 μg
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae) 73.19 mg equiv. calcium 21.96 mg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 9.35 mg
- Iron (II) glycinate 50 mg equiv. iron 10 mg
- Chromium picolinate 201.13 μg equiv. chromium 25 μg
- Cupric sulfate 2 mg equiv. copper 0.2 mg
- Manganese gluconate 10.97 mg equiv. manganese 1.25 mg
- Selenomethionine 124.18 μg equiv. selenium 50 μg
- Borax 6.58 mg equiv. boron 0.75 mg
- Lutein 1 mg
- Lycopene 1 mg
- Silybum marianum ext. 5 mg
- Vaccinium macrocarpon ext. 0.25 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 5 mg
- Schisandra chinensis ext. 5 mg
- Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) 5 mg
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai) 5 mg
- Chlorella vulgaris 5 mg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 5 mg
- Laminaria digitara (Kelp) 5 mg
- Citrus sinensis ext. 5 mg
- Magnesium citrate 22.25 mg equiv. magnesium 3.61 mg
- Magnesium aspartate 25.49 mg equiv. magnesium 5.1 mg
- Cruciferous vegetable blend
- Ultra fruit blend
- Live vegetable blend
- Multi herb blend
- Curcumin (Turmeric) 500 μg
Per tablet:
- Ascophyllum nodosum (Yellow wrack) powder 41.60 mg equiv. iodine 37.5 µg
- Plectranthus barbatus ext. 17.65 mg
- Selenomethionine 93.1 µg equiv. selenium 37.5 µg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 18.67 mg equiv. zinc 6 mg
- L-tyrosine 250 mg
- Curcuma longa ext. 200 mg
- Rehmannia glutinosa ext. 40 mg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 5 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 10 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 7.81 mg equiv. pyridoxine 5 mg
- Mecobalamin (Vitamin B12) 25 µg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 50 mg
- Chromic chloride hexahydrate 512.3 µg equiv. chromium 100 µg
Per tablet (Berry):
- Ascophyllum nodosum (Yellow wrack) 9.34 mg equiv. iodine 37.5 µg
- Cholecalciferol 6.25 µg equiv. vitamin D3 250 IU
- d-alpha-Tocopherol 5 mg equiv. vitamin E 7.5 IU
- Co-methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 100 µg
- Zinc citrate 18.30 mg equiv. zinc 6.25 mg
- Phyllanthus emblica ext. 5 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 20 µg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 794 µg equiv. thiamine 625 µg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 855 µg equiv. riboflavin 625 µg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 6.25 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 2.98 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 2.5 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 1.01 mg equiv. pyridoxine 625 µg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 370.37 µg equiv. levomefolic acid 200 µg
- Ferric pyrophosphate 5 mg
- Chromium picolinate 80.45 µg equiv. chromium 10 µg
- Copper sulphate pentahydrate 392.8 µg equiv. copper 100 µg
- Manganese gluconate 10.97 mg equiv. manganese 1.25 mg
- Selenomethionine 62.09 µg equiv. selenium 25 µg
- Borax 3.29 mg equiv. boron 375 µg
- Lutein 500 µg
- Lycopene 500 µg
- Lysine hydrochloride 3.12 mg equiv. lysine 2.5 mg
- Magnesium 6.25 mg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 18.15 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 15 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate (Vitamin C) 7.07 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 5 mg
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae) 13.22 mg equiv. calcium 4.17 mg
- Calcium ascorbate (Vitamin C) equiv. calcium 1.83 mg
- Calcium pantothenate equiv. calcium 0.25 mg
- Cruciferous vegetable blend 20 mg
- Ultra fruit blend 20 mg
- Live vegetable blend 20 mg
- Multi herb blend 20 mg
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