Overdependence on land-based food sources often lead to deficiencies in micronutrients and trace elements. The marine phytoplankton are Nature's gift to assist us on our journey to optimal health and wellness through balanced nutrition
Phytoplankton (microscopic sea plants) are the base of the marine food chain, providing food for little sea animals called zooplankton, which in turn feed fish and other creatures. Those "fish and other creatures" are then eaten by many land animals including Humans. This is the Scientific evidence leading to the fact that without Marine Phytoplankton, the food chain as we know it would cease to exist. Marine Phytoplankton is a "total whole food". Although it might be a bit boring, one could survive solely upon it.
There are approximately 5,000 species of Marine Phytoplankton Worldwide. Most are safe and non-toxic however, many are not. Eating a simple food such as Seaweed in one of it's most popular forms "Nori", is an excellent way to ingest the vitamins and minerals provided by Phytoplankton.
Phytoplanktons are microscopic plants and bacteria, which are ocean-bound and can provide us with an awesome amount of nutrition.
Scientists theorize that some 3 1/2 billion years ago, the appearance of tiny organisms with the ability to convert sunlight, warmth, water and minerals into protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and amino acids marked the beginning of life.
These tiny organisms are phytoplankton, the single-cell plants that are the basis of all other life forms on planet earth. They are the vegetable broth of the ocean soup.
And not only does phytoplankton provide important nutrition for the planet, but they also create up to 90% of Earth's oxygen !
So this little known organism provides essential life support to us directly - as a source of valuable vitamins and minerals - and indirectly, as a source of our oxygen.
Phytoplankton are the food utilized by the worlds largest and longest living animals and fish. Blue whales, bowhead whales and many other types of whales all eat plankton. These species live between 80 and 150 years old and maintain great strength and endurance throughout their lives. The largest fish is a plankton eating whale shark that lives for over 150 years, grows up to 14 meters long, weighs up to 15 tons, and is sexually active until it dies.
The elements and electrolytes in plankton are almost tailor-made for the human body. It's no coincidence that the composition of human plasma is similar to that of seawater. We arose from the sea and our internal bodies reflect this. Our bodies need the micro nutrients and trace elements found in phytoplankton to perform as nature intended. Left to its own devices, the human body has a marvelous system called homeostasis which keeps all systems in balance. Take away some critical component, such as a trace element, and the body experiences malfunctions that cause suboptimal performance. Too many malfunctions cause disease.
Phytoplankton provide many if not all of the trace elements we need, to keep this balance in our bodies, and thus to help us live a full life at optimum health levels.
These phytonutrients exhibit potentially promising effects in human physiology.
For General Nutrition they contain ultra-potent lipids to enhance brain function.
They support a healthy heart with their variety of minerals and vitamins.
Clinical tests show that phytoplankton can reduce cholesterol.
They are shown to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Phytoplankton in our diet supports us in general mental alertness and can combat ADHD, Parkinson's and general dementia.
They relieve pain and inflammation in our joints.
They help prevent psoriasis and dermatitis.
For good vision phytoplankton have been shown to be more effective than Lutein. As well, they support a healthy liver, good sleeping habits and an increase in energy levels.
A list of the nutrition available from phytoplankton will go on for pages. These include Vitamins B12, C and E, magnesium, chlorophyll, potassium and numerous other vitamins and minerals.
Phytoplankton started life on earth and has apparently been a key to long life and health ever since.
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http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/plankton.htm#rodier:
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/amazing
-health-benefits-found-in-marine-phytoplankton-146046.html
