Ecklonia Cava Extract: SuperAntioxidant?
Ecklonia Cava Extract, or ECE, is a standardized series of molecules that originate from Ecklonia cava, a specific species of brown algae. Ecklonia Cava Extract represents a unique variety of polyphenols known as phlorotannins, which have a unique structure that promotes biological activities not obtained from land-based plants.
Not only does Ecklonia Cava Extract have a very high antioxidant (ORAC) score, 8,300 mol TE/100g, it is unique among antioxidants. First, it has a very long lifetime in the bloodstream compared to other antioxidants - up to 12 hours. It also shows fat solubility of 40%, which lets its effects on the body to be universal. Ecklonia Cava Extract is believed to be 10 to 100 times more powerful than green tea extract in free-radical scavenging abililty, due to its unique structure.
ECE has been called a "SuperAntioxidant." What is so special about this substance to warrant this label? First, it has a unique structure that makes it especially good at scavenging free radicals in the body. ECE has up to eight interconnecting rings; the catechins in green tea extract have only four. Also, it has the special ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
ECE has demonstrated powerful activity against two suspected enemies to human health: peroxynitrite and oxidized LDL cholesterol. Peroxynitrite is a dangerous free radical that has been implicated in multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and many other conditions. Oxidized LDL cholesterol particles have been linked to conditions such as metabolic syndrome. It is also believed that ECE contains powerful inflammatory mediators.
In a study done on a group of established fibromyalgia patients, Ecklonia Cava Extract showed great promise. This 8-week double-blind placebo-controlled study showed that participants fell asleep faster, and their overall sleep time was increased. They also reported greater energy levels, improved soundness of sleep, more good days per week, improvement in general condition, and a reduction in pain.
ECE also shows promise in aiding in weight loss and fighting obesity. Ecklonia Cava Extract reduced body fat and increased physical activity in obese laboratory rats. In a study of young adults given an ECE-containing beverage, they reported increased muscle mass and lowered body fat. It also has been shown to contain compounds capable of promoting healthy cholesterol levels, providing cardiovascular protection, and scavenging free radicals in the bloodstream.
Improvements in brain function have also been demonstrated with subjects given Ecklonia Cava Extract - notably, memory, relaxation, and alertness. It has been shown to increase blood flow in the carotid artery, increase alpha waves in the brain, and prevent sleepiness during daytime activities. Ecklonia Cava Extract has been shown to protect neural cells and enhance brain activity in regions related to memory formation. In a rat study, ECE inhibited beta-amyloid formation in the brain, a substance which accumulates in Alzheimer's disease.
There are possibly many more benefits of Ecklonia Cava Extract that are yet to be discovered. Current studies reveal that it may help in treating diabetes, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, allergies, asthma, and inflammation. Other discoveries about this unique and powerful antioxidant may be just around the corner. - 17273
Not only does Ecklonia Cava Extract have a very high antioxidant (ORAC) score, 8,300 mol TE/100g, it is unique among antioxidants. First, it has a very long lifetime in the bloodstream compared to other antioxidants - up to 12 hours. It also shows fat solubility of 40%, which lets its effects on the body to be universal. Ecklonia Cava Extract is believed to be 10 to 100 times more powerful than green tea extract in free-radical scavenging abililty, due to its unique structure.
ECE has been called a "SuperAntioxidant." What is so special about this substance to warrant this label? First, it has a unique structure that makes it especially good at scavenging free radicals in the body. ECE has up to eight interconnecting rings; the catechins in green tea extract have only four. Also, it has the special ability to cross the blood-brain barrier.
ECE has demonstrated powerful activity against two suspected enemies to human health: peroxynitrite and oxidized LDL cholesterol. Peroxynitrite is a dangerous free radical that has been implicated in multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and many other conditions. Oxidized LDL cholesterol particles have been linked to conditions such as metabolic syndrome. It is also believed that ECE contains powerful inflammatory mediators.
In a study done on a group of established fibromyalgia patients, Ecklonia Cava Extract showed great promise. This 8-week double-blind placebo-controlled study showed that participants fell asleep faster, and their overall sleep time was increased. They also reported greater energy levels, improved soundness of sleep, more good days per week, improvement in general condition, and a reduction in pain.
ECE also shows promise in aiding in weight loss and fighting obesity. Ecklonia Cava Extract reduced body fat and increased physical activity in obese laboratory rats. In a study of young adults given an ECE-containing beverage, they reported increased muscle mass and lowered body fat. It also has been shown to contain compounds capable of promoting healthy cholesterol levels, providing cardiovascular protection, and scavenging free radicals in the bloodstream.
Improvements in brain function have also been demonstrated with subjects given Ecklonia Cava Extract - notably, memory, relaxation, and alertness. It has been shown to increase blood flow in the carotid artery, increase alpha waves in the brain, and prevent sleepiness during daytime activities. Ecklonia Cava Extract has been shown to protect neural cells and enhance brain activity in regions related to memory formation. In a rat study, ECE inhibited beta-amyloid formation in the brain, a substance which accumulates in Alzheimer's disease.
There are possibly many more benefits of Ecklonia Cava Extract that are yet to be discovered. Current studies reveal that it may help in treating diabetes, erectile dysfunction, arthritis, allergies, asthma, and inflammation. Other discoveries about this unique and powerful antioxidant may be just around the corner. - 17273
About the Author:
Mason Ballenger has studied a variety of nutritional supplements and antioxidants. Ballenger feels that ecklonia cava extract is a unique and powerful antioxidant that should be part of everyone's arsenal of nutritional supplements. Visit his website for more information.
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