Dr. Jerry Tennant, MD,  from the Tennant Institute of Integrative Medicine, explains that the micronutrients and electrolytes in marine phytoplankton are exactly what human cell membranes need to carry out their metabolism. Not surprisingly, the composition of human plasma, or fluid surrounding cell membranes, is similar to that of sea water. Relying solely on land-based food sources may lead to deficiencies in these micronutrients and electrolytes. Containing a wide range of trace elements, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, enzymes and cellular materials, marine phytoplankton promotes and maintains optimum health by boosting and supporting all systems within the body. When the body is missing critical components, it is unable to maintain the balance of these systems, and malfunctions (disease) result. 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.

Steven Schecter, N.D - "There is no family of foods more protective against radiation and environmental pollutants than sea vegetables ... sea vegetables can prevent assimilation of different radionuclitides, heavy metals such as cadmium, and other environmental toxins."

Linda Page, N.D. Ph.D. - "Sea plants can transform your health. There are many reasons why I recommend sea vegetables as part of my healing programs -- weight loss, cellulite control, detoxification, beautiful hair and skin, and more. Sea vegetables (phytoplankton) can transform your health! I believe that when we eat sea vegetables, and when we take seaweed baths, we are tapping into the ancestral and restorative source of all life - the ocean. Include sea vegetables into your diet every day and you'll see a difference. I do! Sea plants -- gifts from the sea!"

The Past and Future of Human Nutrition is in the Oceans

Hugo Rodier M.D.
 

Hugo Rodier M.D. - "There are very few products that provide all, or even most, of the raw materials to make new cells and sustain the existing ones. The problem is that we need ALL of them at the same time for things to work. One of those rare products that contains almost everything you need for life (and the rebuilding of a healthy life) is phytoplankton. It contains the nine amino acids that the body cannot make...

"Eighty percent of the diseases doctors see are chronic conditions, which occur because we're not eating right. Most people fall victim to whatever foods they see on television.

The micronutrients and electrolytes in plankton are exactly what human cell membranes need to carry out their metabolism. Not surprisingly, the composition of human plasma, or fluid surrounding cell membranes, is similar to that of

What are phytoplankton?
 by David Herring

Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that live in the ocean. There are many species of phytoplankton, each of which has a characteristic shape. Collectively, phytoplankton grow abundantly in oceans around the world and are the foundation of the marine food chain. Small fish, and some species of whales, eat them as food. Larger fish then eat the smaller fish. Humans catch and eat many of these larger fish. Since phytoplankton depend upon certain conditions for growth, they are a good indicator of change in their environment. For these reasons, and because they also exert a global-scale influence on climate, phytoplankton are of primary interest to oceanographers and Earth scientists around the world.

Phyto means Light and Plankton means Floating/Suspended. Scientists at NASA theorize that some 3 1/2 billion years ago, the world was changed forever. 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. Phytoplankton, the single-cell plants are the basis of all other life forms on planet earth, they are the 'vegetation' of the ocean. Phytoplankton are responsible for making up to 90% of Earth's oxygen. Phytoplankton are the food utilized by some of the world's largest and longest living animals and fish. Blue Whales, humpbacks, baleen whales and more all eat plankton and live between 80-150 years while maintaining great strength and endurance and are sexually active until they die. 

Plankton have an alkaline pH, which is important, given the acidity of our diets high in refined sugars, soda pop, and farmed large animals. The high density of nutrients found in algae is extremely important for many reasons. Perhaps the most important (as noted above) is that these nutrients maintain human cell membranes in structure and function. This is vital for cell detoxification, and for the overall metabolism of human cells. In fact, the causes of diseases have been simplified to very specific mechanisms, all of which center on cell membrane function and structure. Inflammation, Oxidation, Toxicity, and Mitochondrial dysfunction keep cell membranes from doing their job effectively. Algae contain high levels of antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory micronutrients to fuel metabolism and detoxification. Also, they stoke the fires of the Mitochondria, where cells make energy required to carry out their function. Of course, photosynthesis is the mechanism whereby plants in general and algae in particular, harness life-sustaining solar energy. (J. Applied Phycology 1993;5:235.).

Dr. Robert Rowe Ph.D. - "...Our beliefs are even responsible for our genetic makeup. Your genes will change to meet your beliefs. To understand this concept better, read the book Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton. There is a lot of solid scientific evidence to show that, on the smallest level, we are actually made up of light and energy, which we have at least some control over. And when we look at our world from this viewpoint, there is so much more to see and understand about its complexity, and it gives us more power over our destiny. 

Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.  - "One of those rare products that contains almost everything you need for life (and the rebuilding of a healthy life) is phytoplankton.  It contains the nine amino acids that the body cannot make and must be consumed in our diet (essential amino acids). The essential fatty acids are also present (Omega 3 and Omega 6).  Vitamins A (betacarotine), 81 (thiamine), 82 (riboflavin), 83 (niacin), 85 (pantothenic acid), 86 (pyridoxine), 812 (cobalamin), C, and D (tocopherol) and major and trace minerals are all present in phytoplankton. In short, it contains almost everything one needs to sustain life.  Therefore, it contains almost everything one needs to restore health by providing the raw materials to make new cells that function normally. This is particularly true if one stops putting toxic materials such as artificial sweeteners and trans fats (partially hydrogenated fats) into our body." 

Glyconutrients
Marine Phytoplankton is a rich source of glyconutrients which play an important role in good cell-to-cell communication.   "Most of the Nobel prizes in Medicine and Biology have been awarded to the concept of “cell communication,” which is how our 100 trillion cells get their metabolic function coordinated (J. Science, November 26th, 2004.) They do this through a system of “messages,” which are well-known molecules like hormones, neurotransmitters, enzymes, etc. They form a vast network of communication, which should have never been separated into different components. The Psycho-Neuro-Immune-Endocrine system of cell communication to coordinate our metabolism is now considered to be the cornerstone of health and function in cutting edge research" Dr. Hugo Rodier (“The intricate interface between the immune system and metabolism,” J. Trends in Immunology 2004;25:193.)

Marine Phytoplankton contain many elements available no where else. You may have heard of fresh water phytoplankton like Spirulina and Chlorella. These algae also have many health benefits, however, with the 200+ separate species of marine phytoplankton, their nutritional profile is second to none!

How does phytoplankton relate to light waves and energy?   (excerpt)
Dr. Robert Rowe Ph.D

My 81 year old mother had been telling me how much energy she had been having since taking the phytoplankton. However she had misunderstood the amount she should be taking – she was consuming mere drops, rather than the proper ounces. Having been a student of homeopathy, it suddenly dawned on me there must be a major energy component activated, even though her dosage was so small.

I was introduced to this plan by a colleague. He had a stubborn case of persistent dandruff for years and nothing would help remedy the embarrassing situation. However, after a week taking phytoplankton, it suddenly stopped. With a little thought, I understand that there was an internal effect going on. With further investigation, I found that this newly discovered miniscule plant also had effects on improving blood sugar problems and even some cancer cases. It was also found that energy increased and muscle soreness after exercise was reduced in people taking it. Some reported that their thinking was clearer, and improvement in blood pressure readings was noticed. It seemed that, on a molecular level, it was activating the energy molecule in the body known as ATP. Notice that I said “energy” molecule."

The work of Fritz Popp came to mind: Dr. Popp, a world renowned physicist, found that living things emit small packets of light called photons. We can see the phosphorescence produced in the ocean when the water is stirred at night; we are able to see the sparkling photon light produced. Dr. Popp was able to show that the effects of a compound could be duplicated just by bombarding water with the electromagnetic frequency of the compound, which is how homeopathy works.  (view free online video demonstration the energy produced by phytoplankton)

Some people may know the work of Dr. Emoto concerning the effects of positive energy on water, and the remarkably beautiful ice crystals that are formed when water is blessed by Zen priests. It seems that water is able to take on these positive aspects. Believing this and knowing that we are, for the most part, water, it makes sense, then that we should only put into our bodies those foods and nutrients that have the highest quality, most positive frequency of energy (referred to as “high frequency,” rather than negative or poor quality “low frequency”).

Phytoplankton, then, the foundation of life in the ocean, the forerunner of life on land, and the sustainer of our atmosphere, would have an extremely high energy frequency (in addition to its physical properties, which have a nutrient content). The future of the human race is challenged more and more by manmade hazards: electromagnet “smog” (negative energy waves from technology) depleting our brain chemistry and immune systems, industrial toxins in our bodies, processed compounds portrayed as food on the grocery shelves, and the high stress demands of family and work.

It is reassuring to know that a microscopic but highly powerful organism like phytoplankton contains the positive energy that we need to thrive despite these hazards. It offers sufficient amino acids to help replace the depleted nervous system, chlorophyll to help remove toxins, and nutrients to keep our cells powered to fight the battle against these stressors. The future is in the hands of those who understand the power of energy within our bodies and within the life forces provided to us.  Read Dr. Rowe's entire article: The power of energy in those things we cannot see

Dr. Bob Rowe Ph.D is a nationally recognized expert on the measurement and valuation of health and welfare effects of environmental pollutants. Dr. Rowe has  published more than two dozen articles in leading peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Land Economics, International Economic Review, and Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association. Dr. Rowe has served as a consultant member of the EPA's Science Advisory Board, and as a board member of the Association of Environmental and Natural Resource Economists

What Are Phytoplankton?

Source: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Phytoplankton (phyton = plant; planktos = wandering) are small, single-celled organisms that live in the sea. There are approximately 10,000 species of phytoplankton. They are characterized by size, shape, and pigmentation.

We can observe phytoplankton with satellite instruments via ocean color remote sensing, primarily with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's SeaWiFS instrument and MODIS instrument. The satellite detects different concentrations of Chlorophyll a with ocean color satellites. All phytoplankton have Chlorophyll a and accessory pigment that are either photosynthetic or photoprotective accessory pigments. Phytoplankton convert sunlight into biomass using a process called photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, phytoplankton use solar radiation, water and carbon dioxide to yield glucose (a carbon form of energy they can utilize) and oxygen.

Overall Equation of Photosynthesis:

6CO2 + 12H2O + sunlight -> C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O

Phytoplankton and other plants use glucose as "building blocks" to grow. Also, through photosynthesis, these microscopic marine plants nourish the entire marine food web.

Finally, phytoplankton are essential because they are a critical part of the ocean biology and in part control the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.