Complementary and alternative medicine is utilized by 60% of the adults in the United States., and of the alternative practices used, "natural products" and diet-based therapies accounted for a substantial portion. According to Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, dietary supplementation was practiced by over 39 million adults between 1997 and 2002.
A nonprofit foundation has been established in partnership with the University of Utah Department of Health to research the health benefits of Marine Phytoplankton for human consumption. Glenn Richardson, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Integrative Health at the University of Utah, heads the research advisory board consisting of medical doctors, Ph.D.'s and other health care professionals presently conducting this study. The research intends to identify areas in which the consumption of Marine Phytoplankton improves physical and/or psycho-spiritual health employing a mixed-method approach.
The April 2007 issue of the Journal of Nutrition recites a study by scientists from King's College in London that found that relatively small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids from Marine Phytoplankton can lower blood pressure and could ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Extensive research suggests that a sustainable vegetable source synthesized by Marine Phytoplankton may reduce inflammation, help certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and arthritis, and play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development.
Dr. Bob Rowe, Qualicum Beach, B.C., incorporates UMAC-CORE into his medical practice. He explains,"I feel UMAC provides the nutrients needed by the mitochondria to repair and produce ATP (Adenosine Tri Phosphate) at much higher levels. Umac has been reported to have a tendency to normalize blood sugar levels, which benefits those under stress. It works by providing essential nutrients needed by the body to stay in an optimal level of health. It is a whole concentrated food from as close to nature as it can be."
The full benefits of Marine Phytoplankton are still being discovered. This ongoing research through clinical studies continues to unveil the amazing nutritional opportunities ahead for Umac.