Sea Vegetation (Seaweed) Nutrition From Our Oceans

“I have been practicing holistic medicine for almost 21 years, and during that time I have consumed and recommended sea vegetables/seaweed to my clients and friends. The are many reasons  why I include sea vegetables in my diet and why I recommend them to my clients. Sea vegetables aid in healthy weight loss, the control and elimination of cellulite, detoxification, creating to beautiful hair and skin, strong thyroid and immune function, and much more.  I consistently witness these benefits in my practice first-hand, so I know for a fact that these benefits are possible.  Sea vegetables can transform your health! I know that when I eat sea vegetables, I am tapping into an ancient and restorative source of all life – the ocean. Because I feel so strongly about the beneficial health properties of sea vegetables, California Academy Of Health has made them the primary, active ingredient in its one-of-a-kind, comprehensive liquid daily supplement – Liquid Power Multi-V.

I know once you start to include sea vegetables into your diet, every day, you’ll see and feel the difference in your health. I know I do.”

Dr. Marcus Ettinger

Sea Vegetables – Sea Vegetation – Seaweed – Kelp Information:

Sea vegetables provide all of the minerals and trace minerals required by our body’s physiological functions, in quantities that greatly exceed those of land plants. In fact they contain every natural element found on the periodic table of elements. These minerals, once absorbed, are now plant-based, so they are vegan friendly and they include: calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, iodine, manganese, chromium and many more. Sea vegetables also provide fiber, enzymes, proteins, complex carbohydrates and vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, immune and endocrine modulating compounds – a veritable vegetarian and edible, medicine chest.

Current research into the health properties of sea vegetables will reveal that it is being looked at for its positive effects on cancer prevention, cardiovascular health, as an antioxidant and degenerative disease combatant, detoxifier, infection control, intestinal cleanser and healer, respiratory enhancer, sexual health and hormone support, thyroid booster, weight-loss aid, and wound healer. Specific phytochemicals, found only in sea vegetables, have been shown to absorb and eliminate radioactive elements and heavy metal contaminants from our bodies. Other recent research of sea vegetables demonstrates the inhibition of tumor formation, reduction in cancerous growths, benefiting normal cholesterol levels, endocrine and nervous system modulation, as well as possessing anti-viral and immune modulating properties.

For centuries cultures around the world have been harvesting sea vegetables/seaweed as a food source and natural healing substance. The Japanese people for centuries have integrated sea vegetables, as a food source into their daily lives. Much research has been done on the longevity of the Japanese and their lack of heart problems, kidney problems, and other chronic ailments. The Japanese have used this food/medicine to relieve a multitude of ailments including arthritis, osteoporosis and low blood sugar. Even the ancient Greeks used sea vegetables for body building, to sacrifice to the Greek gods, and as a food source. Hawaiians and Ancient Polynesians used sea vegetation for food, heart problems, arthritis pains, and a lot more. They even put a certain type of sea vegetation on wounds to prevent infection from occurring. These cultures are just a small example of how far back sea vegetables have been used.

Sea Vegetation is renewable and grows globally in most coastal regions. The life of a kelp plant is about three years and, spent in a tidal flow that reverses direction every six hours. The kelp plant has a root-like holdfast that fixes to rocky surfaces; a long slender stalk or stipe; and long, leaf-like blades or fronds, which are the major site of photosynthetic activity. The kelp plant is supported in the water by gas-filled bladders on each frond called pneumatocysts. The holdfast is cone-shaped and can grow up to 2 feet in diameter, in large plants.

The vitality and dynamic versatility of sea vegetation/seaweed easily translates, in a bio-available format, for the consumption and utilization by humanity, of this one of a kind, ultimate Superfood.

Marine Phytoplankton Provides Significant Wellness and Life Giving Properties

In an article recently published in the Yale University Journal of Marine Research, the power stored chemically in the world’s phytoplankton equaled 63 billion kilowatts.  Thus, marine phytoplankton is not only an incredible source of nutrition as the foundation of the food chain, but is a potentially huge source of bio-energy as well.

Eating closer to the base of the food web (primary producers), transfers more energy and nutrients to you.  It is reassuring to know that a microscopic but highly powerful organism like marine phytoplankton contains the positive energy that we need to thrive, despite the hazards of environmental toxicity, stress and nutrient-depleted food.

Marine phytoplankton provides a rare and complete food that gives the body virtually all of the raw materials that it needs, in one single source, to produce healthy new cells and neurochemicals for the body and the brain.  Phytoplankton have an alkaline pH which is what you want, to combat the disease producing effects of acidity. (Cancer cells like to grow in an acidic environment).

What is marine phytoplankton? "Phyto" meaning plant or light "plankton" meaning floating or suspended.

Marine Phytoplankton are single celled plants which are one the simplest life forms on planet Earth. But they are far from simple – they are microscopic, single celled algae that float and live in the ocean and are so small, they are not even visible to the naked eye. All phytoplankton are nutrient-rich, and as such are the basic staple diet for multitudes of oceanic life, and the very existence of the marine ecosystem depends upon them. The elements and electrolytes in plankton are ideal for the human body, and are in perfect balance with nature's plan to support life. Phytoplankton has unique and specialized nutrients that are not available from any other source.  Whales live to be 150 years old without eating anything else.

"Marine Phytoplankton is an ideal food for mankind. It's Mother Earth's milk from the ocean.  The research we are designing at the University of Utah Medical School testing the health benefits of Marine Phytoplankton is very exciting and promising.  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! " – Hugo Rodier, MD, Nutritional professor at University of Utah Medical School

Marine Phytoplankton — A Nutritional Wellspring!

"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."  – Dr. Jerry Tennant, M.D.

Some of the health benefits you may realize from taking Marine Micro Phytoplankton are:

Immune system support and enhancement, normalizes blood sugar levels, antioxidant protection, supports normal cholesterol levels, alkalizing – helping improve the pH balance of the body, anti-inflammatory effects on membranes – relieves joint pain, supports healthy blood pressure, cell wall improvement through increased permeability and flexibility, detoxification and cleansing (supports removal of toxins from cells & organs), supports weight loss, increases energy and vitality, skin care – such as acne, neurological support, supports a healthy liver, improved vision – some say even more effective than lutein.

The bottom line – Marine Micro Phytoplankton is a nutritional power-house and it is a primary ingredient in our Liquid Power Multi-V™.

Take a look at our very popular liquid Power Multi-V™!

Question:  Does your Liquid V Power MVN come with a USP symbol on its bottle (United States Pharmacopoeia)? This looks like a great product. Symbol validates contents of product. Also, is your Goji grown in the U.S? Does Goji organic 100% juice go through heat pasteurization? Very interested in your products. Please e-mail some scientific research your company conducts for it’s formulations. There’s not a whole lot of information on history of company and the science behind it. Looking forward to your response.—— Big D.

Answer:  Dennis,

Thank you for your inquiry

1. About USP: Please read this post of mine

2. Our goji berries are not grown in the USA. As of this moment there are no viable sources of goji berries in the US.

3. All of our juices are “flash pasteurized”, never heat pasteurized. (Related Posts on Heat and Flash Pasteurization)

4. Our company has been in continuous operation/business for ten years now. We were also one of the first companies to sell noni juice (Totally Nude Noni), goji berries, mangosteen juice (Mangosteen Elixir), freeze dried acai powder (Absolute Acai Powder) and acai juice (Acai Max). We WERE the first to sell a goji camu-camu blend (Goji Fusion) and our Almost Nude Noni formulation.

5. Research: I have not submitted any of our products for scientific research. The individual ingredients chosen to go into the formulas are based on research already done, on the individual nutrients, herbs, minerals…. I wish we had a few extra millions lying around to pay for a research project on just one of our products, but we don’t. What specifically were you looking for and maybe I can help.

Let me know if you have any additional questions. I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

Response Back:  Dr. E, thanks for the response and links. I’ve read everything on CAOH website and did some further investigating of my own and you are absolutely dead on about the USP certification. Both my best friend and his wife are Chiropractors, and even the products they use and promote are “unregulated”.  The BBB and Yahoo confirm that this is a trustworthy company that sells top shelf products. Just ordered everything on your daily intake minus the lecithin and omegas’. Would have ordered them as well but already on that regimen. Thanks again for the reply.
Dennis S

Thanks for the great chat yesterday. I need a little clarity regarding your products; are you the manufacturers of these products or wholesale/distributor? Are you making the formulas and if so where?

You mentioned that I should speak with Lorelei in customer service and she would set me up and that doctors pricing was the cheapest. Is that cheaper than wholesale listed on the internet? Thanks for your time to respond.

Dr. Jo Stroud

Response: Jo,

Like I mentioned in our conversation, in the nutritional supplement industry there are certified laboratories that have the technology to encapsulate and bottle products such as ours. We only use organic certified and GMP certified labs; these have to meet specific regulations. 90% of all products manufactured and sold under various labels are done this way, with even the largest companies utilizing such labs. We merely supply them with the raw ingredients, a recipe and manufacturing specifications and allow them to create the finished product.

Give Lorelei a call; she will be the person to talk to about setting-up a physician account and answer any questions you may have in regard to pricing and quantities. I am not involved, at all, in this area.   

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Marcus   

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Question: I read on one of your competitors sites that acai in plastic bottles is not good; could cause leeching due to high heat, transportation, etc.

Why do you use plastic bottles?

Answer: Kauferlie,

I always find it interesting when I get asked a question that is based on hearsay rather than facts. Did the competitor provide sources to back-up their false and uninformed claims, no they didn’t. Due diligence is a term used for a number of concepts involving either the performance of an investigation of a business or person; here is mine.

Let’s take a look at the paragraph in question.

From the competitors website: “Many other brands also contain guarana (caffeine) and toxic preservatives or are bottled in plastic. Bottling açai in plastic is not recommended because it has to be hot filled at a minimum temperature of 185 F and with this temperature level, there is always the issue of plastic leeching. Not to mention that sunlight exposure or sitting in the back of a hot truck can also lead to plastic leeching which has been linked to many health problems.”

First, where is their source that says potassium sorbate, one of the most common preservatives added to juices and hundreds and hundreds of foods we consume daily, is toxic? I would like to read it. This substance is used in concentrations of less than .01% and has been used since the mid 1940’s. Complete Potassium Sorbate Story Here

Potassium Sorbate is extremely safe. It’s just a combination of the mineral potassium and sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural organic compound used as a food preservative. It was first isolated from the unripe berries of the rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), hence its name.

Potassium Sorbate is probably the safest of all preservatives and I have no reservation consuming it or adding it to any of our products. Also, when we need to use a preservative, I know of no other that I would want to use.

Second, where is their source for the completely misleading statement that says, bottling acai, or any other fruit, in plastic has to be hot-filled? On the contrary it’s glass, not plastic that is usually hot-filled. The reason being, is that when a plastic bottle is hot-fill it expands and when it cools with the cap on it collapses inward into an hourglass shape. In the industry we call it, “paneling of the bottle.” Glass does not do that because it is a far more rigid substance.

Third, where is their source or test results that state the plastic bottles “we” or a “competitor” uses leeches? We only use medical/pharmaceutical grade (the highest grade available, period) plastic bottles for our products. The same grade plastic used in hospitals. Our bottles will not leech into acid or basic solutions and perform as well as glass in regard to inhibiting product oxidation. Our bottles will tolerate temperatures way above boiling and are practically unbreakable. Believe it or not, plastic is more expensive for us to buy than glass. The draw back to glass is that it breaks and the extra packing is very expensive too. With the amount of products we ship around the world we would be replacing quite a lot of broken bottles and/or spending a fortune on Styrofoam (not very “green”/earth friendly). We use a major company’s product with the highest reputation in the medical and consumer goods industry. All of our bottles are sterilized before any juice is put in them.

Forth, where is their source that confirms that “ours” or a “competitors” products are exposed to prolonged sunlight or that they sit in the back of hot trucks? This is too silly to even comment on.

And last but not least, fifth. “Many other brands contain guarana (caffeine).” Where are the facts to back that statement? I know of only two that are easily accessible: Turbonatus (markets theirs as an “energy drink”) and Zola (again, markets theirs as an “energy drink). Both of these companies offer a niche product and don’t make any other claims than, “natural energy source.”

I had to write six paragraphs to critique one. I am glad you didn’t ask me to review the entire site and give you feed back I hope this helps. I am just the doctor here and I try to be as analytical and non-biased as possible. I don’t believe that using generalities or bashing and belittling competitors every sold more products. Stating the facts, offering an honest and effective product, while giving the best customer service around, is what does more than make sales; it’s what keeps customers coming back and referring their friends and family. That’s what we’re all about.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

P.S. Please share with me your thoughts on this.

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Subject: Product inquiry

Question: Dr. Ettinger,

I have been attempting to order a product you have shown in your product catalog; however I do not see the product listed on the website and when I contacted your customer service line to place an order the customer service representative stated he could not pull the product up on his computer either. I want to know has the product ( LIQUID GHR- PRO) HGH for the body been discontinued or is it listed under a different name. Please help as I would love to place an order for this product. The description of the product definitely makes me interested in receiving the benefits from using
such a product.

Thank you in advance for your response.

Lisa DeLoatch

Answer: Lisa,

I am very sorry for the delay. That product has been discontinued. Tell me what body challenge you want handled or what are you trying to achieve and I can help pick out some products. They may be ours or something else you can get at a health food store.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Reply: Dr. Ettinger,

Thank you for your response. I am so sorry the product is discontinued. Right now I am experiencing the need for some hormone therapy. I need or desire a supplement that will help me keep my youthful appearance and help me with my skin, hair and nails; something that can control some of the symptoms of menopause as well as increase my metabolism to help rid my body of fat. I hope I am not asking for something impossible, but according to the description of the product (Pro HGH) I am inquiring about with you, it is such a product.

Thanks in advance for your help. I’ll be looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Lisa DeLoatch

Reply: Lisa,

Age is genetics + diet (food and supplements) + outside forces (drinking, smoking, sun) + attitude. I can help with “diet”.

To help slow down aging we need lots of antioxidants. I am 43 and I take our Vitamin E (1), Vitamin C (1), Ultra Supreme Greens (1 heaping tblsp), Lecithin Granules (2 tblsp), Liquid Power (1 ounce), and Whey Protein. From a health food store I take liquid flax seed oil (1 tblsp) and psyllium husk fiber (1 heaping tblsp). I mix everything with water and some frozen fruit in a blender; that’s’ my breakfast. I know it may seem like a lot, it isn’t and I know it does cost a bit.

This program is immune stimulating, anti-aging, low calorie, high antioxidant, super energy producing, anti-Alzheimer’s….. My wife and I will do this for the rest of my life and so will hundreds of patients of mine. This is not only one of the best breakfasts we can have it’s medicine – preventative and curative (my opinion).

I am also attaching my food list.

There is no magic pill to help us stay young. It comes down to clean, natural food; good supplements; exercise; positive attitude; and good genetics.

Let me know what you think about this.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Reply: Dr. Ettinger,

I currently use the Ultra supreme greens and the Liquid Power, Vitamin C and E; the Goji and Mangosteen juice, HRT and an iron supplement; and eat a variety of fruits for breakfast; however I never thought to mix all of this in a blender and enjoy it that way. Of course I will have to add whey protein, flaxseed and fiber. I make it a point to make sure I choose products that are high in antioxidants. Yes, I like it and will consider the change this week. I did not have an attachment of the food list you indicating you were attaching ,will you send it to me please? What else do you have to help me with the diet? Thank you very much for this information it helps a lot.

Lisa DeLoatch

Reply: Lisa,

When you have that for breakfast and follow the food list your body will naturally lean down. Exercise is very important to keep your metabolism up. If you need a little edge than check out the bottom products on our full product list. There are some aids for fat burning, cortisol (stress weight gain), energy, and appetite suppression.

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Reply: Thank you Dr. E!

I will use the list as a guide to a healthier and better me.

Lisa

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E-mail me at askthedoctor@caoh.com for a copy of my food list.

Question: To whom it may concern; I would Like to know if your coral calcium capsules absorb as well as your liquid coral calcium, and if not, please provide me with the percentage that the body actually absorbs of each product. I am planning to make some purchases and would like to know which product would be best for me. Thank You very much for the Information.

Answer: Michelle,

Both liquid and capsule coral calcium are highly absorbable, it really comes down to preference. I hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Q: I am a customer of yours. I would appreciate your response to this article, claiming xanthones do not survive pasteurizing in liquids.

Sincerely

H. Badal

A: Henry,

Thanks for the question. I always love having the opportunity to separate fact from fiction.

First, just because it is written doesn’t make it true! Where are they referencing their facts, I mean opinions from.

Second, It’s a membership only site, all about promoting their own products www.naturalxxxxxxxs.com/signup.html

Third, here are the real facts back by research, not spin, promotion, or an opinion. Why don’t they have anything like this on their site.

Facts about xanthones:

* The most plentiful natural source of xanthones is the mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana), which contains over 30 xanthones. The mangosteen has by far the most xanthones of any plant. The pericarp of the mangosteen fruit contains the vast majority of the xanthones.

* Xanthones are some of the most potent antioxidants known. It is thought to be more potent than both Vitamin C and Vitamin E. In fact, many doctors refer to xanthones as “Super Antioxidants.”

* Xanthones are heat stable molecules. Unlike proteins, they won’t denature or lose their structure when heated.

What are xanthones?

Xanthones are biologically active plant phenols found in a few select tropical plants. Current research on xanthones suggests they are beneficial in helping with many conditions including: allergies, infections (microbial, fungus, viral), cholesterol levels, inflammation, skin disorders, gastro-intestinal disorders, and fatigue.

Xanthones have been found to support and enhance the body’s immune system. Xanthones also exhibit strong antioxidant activity which is beneficial for neutralizing free radicals in the body.

List of Xanthones in Mangosteen

Here is a list of all of the xanthones found in mangosteen that have been named. There are others that have not been named yet that I have not included in this list. Currently, there are 43 xanthones known to be in the mangosteen.

• BR-xanthone A

• BR-xanthone B

• Calabaxanthone

• Garcinone A

• Garcinone B

• Garcinone C

• Garcinone D

• Garcinone E

• Gamma-Mangostin

• Garcimangosone A

• Garcimangosone B

• Garcimangosone C

• 1-Isomangostin

• 3-Isomangostin

• 1-Isomangostin hydrate

• 3-Isomangostin hydrate

• Gartanin

• Demethylcalabaxanthone

• Maclurin

• Mangostenone

• Mangostanin

• Mangostanol

• Mangostin

• Mangostinone

• Mangostinone A

• Mangostinone B

• a-Mangostin

• b-Mangostin

• g-Mangostin

• Norathriol

• Tovophyllin

• Tovophyllin A

• Tovophyllin B

• Trapezifolixanthone

Medical Properties of Xanthones:

Research on Xanthones is ongoing. There are many results people report about health benefits from xanthones that cannot be explained by the science yet. This is likely due to the fact that only about 15% of known xanthones have been studied to any degree.

Some of the known benefits of xanthones based on recent research are:

• Anti-Fatigue – Helps boost energy

• Anti-Inflammatory – Helps prevent and reduce inflammation

• Anti-Aging

• Helps prevent cancer. According to a preliminary study, six xanthones have been found to be capable of killing cancer cells

• Helps lower blood pressure

• Helps lower blood sugar. Many people with type II diabetes have reported that it helps them to regulate their blood sugar levels

• Helps prevent infections – Bacteria, Microbes, Viruses, Fungus

• Anti-Diarrheal – In folk medicine, the pericarp of the mangosteen (most potent source of xanthones) has been used for centuries to effectively treat dysentery

• Anti-Parkinson, Anti-Alzheimer. Helps prevent dementia

• Anti-allergenic – Helps with allergies

• Eye Care – Helps prevents cataracts and glaucoma

• Helps protect the heart and cardiovascular system

• Anti-Obesity

I am glad that we still have you as one of our loyal customers. I hope this answered your question satisfactorily.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

Q: Hello,

I am on Warfarin therapy and I would like to know if the Acai berry has too high a level of salicylates as a lot of red/purple berries have, therefore thinning the blood too much.

Regards

Susan Armstrong

A: Susan,

I am going to write my personal definitive statement here so I can use it for all future questions of this kind. It will be posted to the “most frequently asked questions” category of our blog.

First, acai does not contain salicylates. Anthocyanins (ACNs), proanthocyanidins (PACs), and other flavonoids are found to be the major phytochemicals. Resveratrol is present in very low concentrations. In addition, components including fatty acids, amino acids, sterols, minerals, and other nutrients have been identified and quantified.

Second, if “I” were taking Coumadin/Warfarin or another blood thinner “I” would not avoid fruits or vegetables, juices or whole. The amount of blood thinning properties contained in one, two, or even three ounces of acai, goji, or whatever is so negligible that I wouldn’t even question consuming the fruit for a millionth of a second.

Now remember this is me, an 18 year practicing holistic doctor with tens of thousands of hours spent in research and treating patients. What you ultimately do is up to you or you and your doctor. I can’t make the decision for you, all I can do is to tell you what I would do and why.

What the medical and pharmaceutical professions do is to take a piece of data like this: “goji or acai has been shown to possess blood thinning properties”. Then what they fail to tell us by a crime of omission is: Was it mild, slight, moderate, or severe? What amount of fruit caused it? Was the test performed in a test tube, animal, or human? …….?

Medications should be a last resort not the first. A deficiency state existed first which made the body susceptible to becoming sick, and it sure as heck wasn’t’ a deficiency of a medication. The lack of certain minerals, vitamins, protein, and/or essential fatty acids caused the body to move from the “brick house” (strong and immune to disease), to the “stick house” (weaker and now susceptible to body problems), to the “straw house” (weaker still and unable to avoid body problems).

What causes diabetes or cardiovascular disease, the above or a medication deficiency? So why not correct the above instead of activating or suppressing a normal and needed body function with: blood thinners, heart muscle regulators, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers, diuretics, cholesterol-lowering medication, and others.

For almost every medication there exists a natural substance that can perform the identical job without side-effects, maybe not as quickly or as strongly but far more efficiently. Here are just two examples: fish oils (EPA/DHA) and Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) as a combination work famously to keep platelets from forming clots, exactly what Warfarin is for. The number one cause of high blood pressure and high cholesterol are being over weight. Being overweight can also cause diabetes. Two symptoms caused by diabetes are high blood pressure and high cholesterol? What a vicious circle. Analytically, a natural diet and exercise program sounds like the right treatment, yes. You and I both know what the majority do and it’s not the side-effect free, diet and exercise option.

This is probably a little more than you were expecting but I had to put this to rest. I hope it was at least educational.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.

More on ORAC

When comparing ORAC data, care must be taken to ensure that the units and food being compared are similar. Some evaluations will compare ORAC units per grams dry weight, others will evaluate ORAC units wet weight and still others will look at ORAC units/serving. Under each evaluation, different foods can appear to have higher ORAC values. Although a raisin has no more antioxidant potential than the grape from which it was dried, raisins will appear to have a much higher ORAC value per gram wet weight than grapes due to their reduced water content. Likewise, watermelons large water content can make it appear as though they are very low in antioxidants. To say then that chocolate has “more antioxidant” potential than blueberries is tenuous at best. While ounce per ounce chocolate may have a higher ORAC value, on the comparison of dry weight, we see blueberries have a higher ORAC value. Additionally, considering the ORAC value per calorie could be of some utility, as understanding just how much antioxidizing potential one could incorporate from a product into one’s diet would determine the real utility of the product.

Recently, a number of health food companies have capitalized on the ORAC rating, with dozens selling concentrated supplements that they claim to be “the number one ORAC product”. Most of these values have never been published in the scientific literature so are difficult to evaluate. It is not known whether such values are accurate or how absorbable and functional these concentrated antioxidants are in the human body.