Agel's newest product, UMI, offers a vast array of health benefits that have only really been appreciated by coastal communities with abundant access to brown seaweed. The active ingredient in UMI is Fucoidan, which is a component of brown seaweed. For centuries, brown seaweed has been considered a natural source of healthy food and nutrition. But, it has only been recently that further research has identified Fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide, as the true source of the health and wellness benefits of this oceanic wonder. Fucoidan has piqued the interest of many scientists and researchers as one of the ocean's greatest treasures. However, as scientists have continued to explore this complex molecule, more and more of its health benefits have been identified. In the past 18 years there have been at least 18 studies that have shown that Fucoidan either prevents tumor growth or kills existing cancer cells.

Fucoidan is like a closely guarded secret kept by those coastal societies that have enjoyed the wonderful health benefits of the Fucoidan polysaccharide for centuries. The Ascophyllum nodosum used by Agel grows naturally in deep, cold oceanic waters under excellent growth conditions, which originates in truly wild plants and other source materials from remote areas of the Arctic. Analyses have demonstrated exceptionally high levels of substances with recognized health value that are biosynthesized in response to environmental stresses, including freeze-thaw, UVB exposure, dehydration, nutrient deprivation, herbivory, and microbial infection. Numerous molecules with therapeutic potential as novel pharmaceuticals also exist in these plants. Few people live around these fjords, so there is no contamination. The seaweed is harvested by collecting freshly cut plants that float to the surface, rather than by dredging. This ensures that the seaweed is free from contamination and minimizes the environmental impact.

With Agel UMI, the secret is out. This new gelceutical that delivers Fucoidan in a good tasting gel brings the amazing health benefits of this potent polysaccharide to the rest of the world where brown seaweed is not a common part of the every day diet. It is encouraging that now everybody can enjoy healthier living as a result of Agel UMI.

Here are some more facts about brown seaweed, the main source for Fucoidan:

?Asian cultures use varieties of kelp, brown seaweed and other sea vegetables high in Fucoidan, just like green beans and carrots are used in the United States

?Brown seaweed is virtually fat-free, low calorie and one of the richest sources of minerals in the vegetable kingdom as it has ready access to the abundance of minerals found in the ocean

?Brown seaweed contains high amounts of calcium and phosphorous and are extremely high in magnesium, iron, iodine and sodium.

?It also contain vitamins A, B1, C and E, as well as protein and carbohydrates

?Norwegian brown seaweed contains over 12 vitamins, 60 major and trace minerals and 20 key amino acids

?Harvesting and processing brown seaweed is strictly regulated by the Norwegian government quality control Institute to assure high levels of purity and quality

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