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Note -- It is not the slightest exaggeration to report that this is a $39.95 per bottle formula. Comparable product in volume and price point can be found in markets throughout North America, Europe, and Japan. If getting a product this good for this low a price induces "guilt complex," then just voluntarily remit the additional $30 difference for therapeutic relief.
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (15 ml.)
Servings Per Container: 60 |
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| Nutrient Description | Amount / Serving | % Daily Value |
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 5,000 IU | 100% |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 150 mg | 250% |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 400 IU | 100% |
| Vitamin E (as di-alpha-tocopherol acetate) | 30 IU | 100% |
| Thiamin (as thiamin HCl) | 3 mg | 200% |
| Riboflavin (as riboflavin-5-phosphate) | 2.12 mg | 124% |
| Niacin (as niacin) | 20 mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine) | 5 mg | 250% |
| Folate (as folic acid) | 400 mcg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 50 mcg | 833% |
| Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | 10 mg | 100% |
| Calcium (as coral calcium and dicalcium phosphate) | 150 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium (as coral calcium and magnesium phosphate) | 75 mg | 18% |
| Zinc (as zinc sulfate) | 15 mg | 100% |
| Selenium (as sodium selenite) | 70 mcg | 100% |
| Potassium (as potassium chloride) | 25 mg | < 1% |
| Food Extract Blend | ||
| Aquamin (tm) Ionic Sea-Derived Essential Minerals from Red Algae (Lithothamnium coralliodes) -- combined with the coral calcium (below), the range of minerals includes calcium, sulfur, magnesium, iodine, potassium, niobium, iron, phosphorus, silica, manganese, boron, strontium, titanium, tungsten, copper, zinc, zirconium, molybdenum, vanadian, chromium, selenium, lithium, gallium, barium, yitrium, neodymium, hafnium, cadmium, thorium, antimony, cerium, tellurium, beryllium, samarium, dysprosium, erbium, bismuth, cesium, lanthanum, praseodymium, europium, lutetium, terbium, ytterbium, holmium, thallium, tantalum, germanium, gold, platinum, rhodium, rubidium, ruthenium, scandium, silver, and indium. |
100 mg | ** |
| Calcium and Magnesium Complex from Coral Calcium, Dicalcium Phosphate and Magnesium Phosphate | 850 mg | ** |
| Botanical Polyphenols Complex -- Polyphenols and proanthocyanidins from green tea, grape seed, pine bark, grape skin and PhenalginTM (phlorotannin extract of Canary Islands Cystoseira canariensis marine algae). | 50 mg | ** |
| Whole Food Green Complex -- Beta-Carotene, barley grass, spirulina blue-green algae, alfalfa leaf, Dunalieila salina red algae, (source of Beta-Carotene), whole brown rice concentrate (source of B-complex vitamins), grapefruit extract. | 165 mg | ** |
| Essential Fatty Acid Complex -- Lecithin (soy phosphatides), flax seed (source of omega-III fatty acids), evening primrose and borage seed oils (sources of omega-VI fatty acids). | 50 mg | ** |
| Vitamin C Antioxidant Complex -- Ascorbic acid, acerola, hespiridin, rutin and quercetin | 150 mg | ** |
| Coenzyme Q10 Electrolyte Complex-- Potassium phosphate, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride and Coenzyme Q10 | 100 mg | ** |
| Fruit & Vegetable Phytonutrient Enzyme Complex (whole juice) -- Beta-Carotene, Carotenoid Concentrate (carrot, peach, yellow squash, cantaloupe, tomato), Flavoniod Concentrate (orange, lemon, celery, grapefruit), Phenolic Acid Concentrate (grape, strawberry, cherry, pear) Cruciferous/Thioallyl Concentrate (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts) Lutein Concentrate (spinach, kale, asparagus, alfalfa) Isoflavone Concentrate (soy genistein and daidzein) Enzyme Concentrate (papain, bromelain, amylase, lactase, protease, lipase, cellulase) pineapple, apple, beet, blueberry, plum, raspberry, watermelon, lime, leek or yellow pepper, onion, papaya | 165 mg | ** |
| Proprietary Herbal Combination with Aloe Vera (water extract) -- Aloe Vera Juice (Aloe barbadensis), Black seed (Nigella sativa), ginseng root (Panax ginseng), King Solomon seed (Polygonatum multiflorum watt.ell) yerba mate leaf (llex paraguariensis), astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceous), nettle leaf (Urtica dioica), marigold flower (Calendula off.) echinacea root (Echinacea purpurea), Alfalfa leaf (Medicago sativa), dandelion root (Taraxicum off.), cayenne fruit (Capsicum minimum), saw palmetto berry (Serenoa serrulata), red clover flower (Trifolium pratense), peppermint leaf (Mentha piperita), pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo), cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum cassia), ginger root (Zingiber of.), licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra), chicory root (Cichorium intybus). | 1,000 mg | ** |
| ** -- Daily value not established. Other Ingredients: Filtered water, natural flavors, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, potassium citrate, cellulose gum, acesulfame potassium, and sucralose. Directions: Take 1 tablespoon daily, directly or mix with juice or water; take during or after a meal. SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. Keep out of reach of children. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Store Store at 15-30*C (59-86*F). |
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As much as anything else, AquaMarine Life Force is another case study in the pricing dynamics that gives nimble internet companies a leg up on far more expensive methods of distribution -- an advantage that, at times, makes the retail price points of MLM companies look comically obscene.
We spoke about this briefly in our review of Acemannan and lost souls who continue to harbor the notion that MLM companies offer products at competitive prices would do well to study our MLM primer page.
Nonetheless, readers should not construe our discourse on the mechanics of market pricing as a commentary on the product itself. Quite frankly, SeaSilver* is not a bad product. Liquid products that properly suspend recommended daily allowances of the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals -- with the latter taken from superior marine sources -- play a vital role in today's nutrient deficient dietary landscape.
As to the formulations themselves, the primary difference between our product and SeaSilver* has to do with vitamin content and sea mineral sources. We use Aquamin and SeaSilver* uses Sealogica. SeaSilver* concentrates more on vitamin content and then claims smaller amounts of trace elements which just happen to be present in the seaweeds. As one nutritionist who knows the formulation told us, "They are really promoting the Vitamin A, the Vitamin B group and protein contents of the product - not minerals."
The clear difference with Aquamin is that it is a MINERAL source - the main focus of which, is to improve intake and absorption of calcium and magnesium. Mineral content is high in Aquamin because it is a hard seaweed. The calcified remains or skeleton of the seaweed is harvested, which is milled to form a white powder. Sealogica appears to be live seaweed that is harvested, dried and ground to a powder form, making the contents lower. These are "soft," floppy seaweeds without an extensive skeletal structure high in minerals.
In Europe, Aquamin is generally marketed as a natural, organic, mineral ingredient source. It is harvested from the clean waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the Southwest Coast of Ireland. Because it is from a plant source, Aquamin is also suitable for vegetarians.
| To U.S. Users: Neither AquaMarine Life Force nor the contents of this page have been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
* SeaSilver is a trademark of Seasilver USA, Inc. of Carlsbad, California (USA).