What is Modifilan?

Modifilan is brown seaweed harvested by divers from the strain Laminaria japonica. It is found in the cold waters of the northern Pacific. The nutritional value of seaweed has been known for centuries, but it wasn't until after the Chernobyl incident in Russia that the unique properties of this seaweed were discovered by Russian scientists.

Properties

• Modifilan was given to the Chernobyl victims to fight radiation sickness because it contains high levels of alginates which help the body to rid itself of heavy metals and toxins.

Other Properties

• Modifilan also contains fucoidan and laminarin, two polysaccharides that are believed to have anti-cancer properties.

Benefits

• Other benefits of Modifilan are that it boosts the immune system, lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels, pulls toxins and heavy metals from the body, protects against some cancers, regulates thyroid disorders and gastrointestinal tract function. Weight loss may be a positive effect from better gastrointestinal function.

Side Effects

• The only negative side effect reported with Modifilan is inability to sleep if taken right before bed. Because Modifilan is a food product, it should not interfere with other foods and medications.

Interesting Fact

• It takes 40 lbs. of raw seaweed to product 1 lb. of Modifilan.