Ecklonia Cava Extract: SuperAntioxidant?
Ecklonia Cava Extract - known as ECE for short - comes from a species of brown algae called Ecklonia cava. It is a standardized extract of molecules, and contains a unique number of polyphenols known as phlorotannins. These polyphenols have a structure completely different from many land-based plants, and they are known to promote unique health benefits in the body.
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. ECE is believed to be 10 to 100 times more powerful than green tea extract in free-radical scavenging abililty, due to its unique structure.
Ecklonia Cava Extract 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 is thought to have a unique radical scavenging ability against Peroxynitrite. This free radical has been linked to a variety of conditions: fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue syndrome, and many more. Ecklonia Cava Extract also demonstrates activity against oxidized LDL and contains other important inflammatory mediators.
In an eight-week, double-blind, placebo controlled study, ECE demonstrated profound benefits in a group of established fibromyalgia patients. It reduced the time it took participants to fall asleep, and increased overall nighttime sleep. It improved soundness of sleep and boosted energy levels. Study participants also reported more good days per week, reduced pain, and an improvement in their general condition.
Studies have also been performed on the effects of ECE on obesity and weight loss. An increase in physical activity and a reduction of body fat has been shown in laboratory rats given Ecklonia Cava Extract. Young adults showed an increase in muscle mass and a decrease in body fat after drinking a beverage containing Ecklonia Cava Extract for a period of time. Ecklonia Cava Extract also contains compounds believed to provide overall cardiovascular benefits, promoting healthy cholesterol levels and scavenging free radicals in the blood.
Improvements in brain function have also been demonstrated with subjects given ECE - 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. ECE has been shown to protect neural cells and enhance brain activity in regions related to memory formation. In a rat study, Ecklonia Cava Extract inhibited beta-amyloid formation in the brain, a substance which accumulates in Alzheimer's disease.
Many other benefits of Ecklonia Cava Extract have been studied. The unique compounds in Ecklonia Cava Extract have been shown to aid with a variety of conditions, such as arthritis, inflammation, allergies, asthma, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes. As this fascinating substance continues to be researched, even more benefits may reveal themselves. - 17274
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. ECE is believed to be 10 to 100 times more powerful than green tea extract in free-radical scavenging abililty, due to its unique structure.
Ecklonia Cava Extract 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 is thought to have a unique radical scavenging ability against Peroxynitrite. This free radical has been linked to a variety of conditions: fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue syndrome, and many more. Ecklonia Cava Extract also demonstrates activity against oxidized LDL and contains other important inflammatory mediators.
In an eight-week, double-blind, placebo controlled study, ECE demonstrated profound benefits in a group of established fibromyalgia patients. It reduced the time it took participants to fall asleep, and increased overall nighttime sleep. It improved soundness of sleep and boosted energy levels. Study participants also reported more good days per week, reduced pain, and an improvement in their general condition.
Studies have also been performed on the effects of ECE on obesity and weight loss. An increase in physical activity and a reduction of body fat has been shown in laboratory rats given Ecklonia Cava Extract. Young adults showed an increase in muscle mass and a decrease in body fat after drinking a beverage containing Ecklonia Cava Extract for a period of time. Ecklonia Cava Extract also contains compounds believed to provide overall cardiovascular benefits, promoting healthy cholesterol levels and scavenging free radicals in the blood.
Improvements in brain function have also been demonstrated with subjects given ECE - 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. ECE has been shown to protect neural cells and enhance brain activity in regions related to memory formation. In a rat study, Ecklonia Cava Extract inhibited beta-amyloid formation in the brain, a substance which accumulates in Alzheimer's disease.
Many other benefits of Ecklonia Cava Extract have been studied. The unique compounds in Ecklonia Cava Extract have been shown to aid with a variety of conditions, such as arthritis, inflammation, allergies, asthma, erectile dysfunction, and diabetes. As this fascinating substance continues to be researched, even more benefits may reveal themselves. - 17274
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 any nutritional regime. Visit his website for more information.
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