Tag: seaweed

The Untapped Power Of Seaweed: A Potential Food And Fuel Of The Future

August 30, 2020Environment

By Anthony McLennan From cosmetics and medicines to toothpaste, packaging, food, and fuel, seaweed seemingly offers a solution for a vast array of items. A fast-growing algae, seaweed uses energy from sunlight while absorbing nutrients and carbon dioxide from the seawater. Scientists also believe it…

Seaweed Extract Substantially Outperforms Remdesivir in Blocking COVID-19 Virus, Study Finds

July 24, 2020Big Pharma

In a test of antiviral effectiveness against the virus that causes COVID-19, an extract from edible seaweeds substantially outperformed remdesivir, the current standard antiviral used to combat the disease. Heparin, a common blood thinner, and a heparin variant stripped of its anticoagulant properties, performed on…