Tag: algae

CDC Alert: People and Animals Are Increasingly Getting Ill From Toxic Algae

July 19, 2023
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A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more people and animals are getting sick from toxic algae that forms in bodies of water across the United States. The report found that some animals—but no people—have died from the effects of toxic algae. Some 16 states reported a total…

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A ‘Super Antioxidant’ From Algae for Sunscreen?

October 15, 2022
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Even though they live by photosynthesis, algae can get too much sun, just as humans can. When faced with difficult conditions, including excessive sun, algae protect themselves by making a compound called astaxanthin. “Astaxanthin is a ketocarotenoid, super antioxidant molecule,” wrote researchers in a 2022 review published in the Journal of Basic Microbiology. “It has higher…

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Avoiding Iodine Deficiency

January 29, 2022
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https://youtu.be/HWT9lw-9EvM With a few caveats, the best source of iodine is sea vegetables.