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Bladderwrack refers to brown algae that are found on the northern Atlantic and the pacific coasts of United States. The bladderwrack stem is known as thallus and can be employed medicinally. The bladders are air filled pods and hence this algae floats. The bladderwrack is also called kelp. Bladderwrack thallus is useful in soothing inflamed and irritated tissues. This is also used historically as a laxative. It is also observed that people residing adjacent to seas or oceans have low rate of hypothyroidism owing to iodine rich food and seaweeds such as bladderwrack. Bladderwrack is also useful in countering obesity as it stimulated the thyroid gland. Seaweeds such as bladderwrack assist in losing weight. Three active constituents are alginic acid, iodine and fucoidan. Bladderwrack is safe and has potential problems in consuming such as thyroid dysfunction, heavy metal contamination and acne. As bladderwrack is another type of seaweed it has excessive iodine and consuming excessive iodine results in health problems.

Cellulose is the structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants, many forms of algae and the oomycetes. Cellulose is not digestible by humans and is often referred to as 'dietary fiber' or 'roughage', acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for feces.

Chromium Polynicotinate is a nutritional supplement designed primarily as nutritional support for certain conditions that are typical for sufferers from diabetes mellitus type 2 or age related diabetes. Recent studies have revealed that supplemented chromium can reduce high blood glucose levels, lowering or eliminating nonenzymatic glycation. Further studies reveal that supplementing chromium polynicotinate can help with depression symptoms as well as reduce systolic blood pressure elevation caused by sucrose. People with chromium deficiencies have trouble maintaining stable blood sugar levels. Chromium polynicotinate can assist in regulating the levels of blood sugar, but it also helps with the control of cholesterol, promote the fat removal process and encourage buildup of lean muscles. For these characteristics it is a popular supplement for body building and any muscle building sports enthusiasts.

Di-Calcium Phosphate is a calcium supplement. Taking di-calcium phosphate can prevent osteorporosis. Although calcium is found in all dairy products like cottage cheese, cheese and yoghurt, milk etc. it is not sufficient to sustain the bones throughout our life beacuse calcium is essential for other things too; like for regulating blood pressure, skeletal maintainance, stimulation of hormone secretion and for controlling the heart beat. Calcium needs to be replenished continously as it gets flushed out from our body due to perspiration and toilet use. Di-calcium phosphate is available in the form of chewable tablets, tablets and in liquid form as well. It is also available in combination with minerals and vitamins. On an average an adult requires 1000 mg to 1200 mg of calcium everyday.

Gentain Root is a bitter, astringent, cleansing, anti-inflammatory and gastric stimulant herb that reduces inflammation and lowers fevers. It Is ALso used to treat loss of appetite, digestive problems, flatulence and insufficient production of gastric juices and saliva. It stimulates the taste buds and promotes the flow of saliva, gastric juices and bile.It also has been used in cases of anorexia

Iodine, a necessary element used by the body to make the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. These Thyroid hormones are needed to maintain a healthy metabolic rate and cellular metabolism.

Irish Moss, also called Chondrus crispus, a species of red algae. Irish moss contains 55 to 90 percent mucilage, and small amounts of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, chlorine, phosphorous, bromine, fluorine, sodium, potassium, calcium, silica, iodine, and magnesium. Irish Moss is also soothing to the digestive system.

L-Tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, which is used by the cells in order to synthesize the proteins and appears to help stabilize ones mood during periods of high stress levels.

Magnesium Stearate is coommonly used as a filling agent in the manufacture of capsules and tablets, such as vitamins, the source of this ingredient is typically bovine. However, there is an increasing number of vegetarian options in which the product specifically indicates it contains magnesium stearate from vegetable sources.

Maltodextrin is produced from starch. It is usually found in the form of a white creamy hygroscopic spraydried powder. Consisting of D-glucose (dextrin) units, the human body can absorb Maltodextrin as quickly as glucose. It is being used as the main component in various weight gain products because it affects the enzymatic process, allowing the body to perform better during exercise regimes. Since it doesn’t have any side effects, body builders and athletes use this supplement very often. Maltodextrin supplements can enable the body to last longer during heavy strenuous activities. It is a complex carbohydrate which is also added in beverages for quick carbohydrate replenishment. Human body can get 4 kilocalories per gram from Maltodextrin. Since it is resultant of cornstarch, body tends to digest it very easily.

Manganese is a mineral that is required in small amounts to manufacture enzymes necessary for the metabolism of proteins and fat. It also aids the immune system and blood sugar balance. Manganese is also involved in the production of cellular energy, reproduction and bone growth.

Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid that occurs in many animal and vegetable fats and oils. Stearic acid is useful as an ingredient in making candles, soaps, plastics, oil pastels and cosmetics, and for softening rubber. Stearic acid is used to harden soaps, particularly those made with vegetable oil. Even though stearic acid is a saturated fat, studies have suggested that it has little effect on blood cholesterol levels, because such a high proportion is converted to oleic acid.

Vitamin B6 allows the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, as well as lipids to take place, also aids in keeping skin vibrant.