Ingredients | Amount Per Serving |
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(Iodine (Form: from Brown Seaweed extract) )
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14 mcg |
Brown Seaweed extract
(Ecklonia cava )
(Seanol)
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720 mg |
Dextrin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Seanol. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Seanol. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally, short-term. Ascophyllum nodosum dried powder has been used with apparent safety at a dose of up to 500 mg daily for up to 6 months (94996,94997,103900). However, marine products such as Ascophyllum nodosum are known to accumulate heavy metals such as arsenic (94997,94999). Some supplement products are prospectively analyzed to confirm a lack of contaminants and that heavy metal levels are below threshold (94997).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using amounts greater than those found in food.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when a specific Ecklonia cava phlorotannin extract (SeaPolynol) is used orally and appropriately. Doses of up to 400 mg daily have been used with apparent safety for 12 weeks (106334,106336). According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), doses of up to 263 mg daily are considered safe based on extrapolation from animal toxicity research (106333). ...when other sources of Ecklonia cava polyphenols are used orally, short-term. Doses up to 144 mg daily have been used with apparent safety for up to 12 weeks (96376). ...when a specific Ecklonia cava polyphenol-rich extract (AG-dieckol, Aqua Green Tech Co.) is used orally and appropriately. Doses of up to 1500 mg daily have been used with apparent safety for up to 12 weeks (96375).
CHILDREN: POSSIBLY SAFE
when a specific Ecklonia cava phlorotannin extract (SeaPolynol) is used orally and appropriately in children 12 years and older.
According to the EFSA, doses of up to 163 mg daily are considered safe in children aged 12-14 years, and 230 mg daily is considered safe in children aged 14 years and above, based on extrapolation from animal toxicity research (106333). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of Ecklonia cava in children under 12 years of age.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used in amounts found in foods. Laminaria has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US (94048).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when iodine-reduced laminaria supplements are used, short-term. Iodine-reduced laminaria powder has been safely used at doses up to 6 grams daily for up to 8 weeks (109572).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when used orally in medicinal amounts. The average laminaria-based supplement might contain as much as 1000 mcg of iodine. Ingesting more than 1100 mcg iodine daily (the tolerable upper intake level) can cause hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, or exacerbate existing hyperthyroidism (9556,94046). In addition, some laminaria supplements may contain arsenic (645,10275,15588). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of laminaria for its other uses.
PREGNANCY: POSSIBLY UNSAFE
when used intravaginally for cervical ripening; there is an increased risk of parental and neonatal infection (8945).
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used intravaginally to induce labor; use has been associated with endometriosis, neonatal sepsis, fetal hypoxia, and intrauterine death (6).
PREGNANCY: UNSAFE
when used orally due to potential hormonal effects (19); avoid using.
LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally because of potential toxicity (19).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Seanol. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, combining Ascophyllum nodosum with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
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Ascophyllum nodosum contains iodine (94997,95000,95102), although the bioavailability of iodine from Ascophyllum nodosum is lower than that of potassium iodide (94997). Amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels. Concomitant use might increase the risk of having excessive iodine levels and adversely affecting thyroid function (7135,17574). Monitor thyroid function.
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Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
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Ascophyllum nodosum contains iodine (94997,95000,95102), although the bioavailability of iodine from Ascophyllum nodosum is lower than that of potassium iodide (94997). Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking Ascophyllum nodosum while using antithyroid drugs could alter the effects of the antithyroid drugs (17574).
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Due to its iodine content, Ascophyllum nodosum might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
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Ascophyllum nodosum contains iodine (94997,95000,95102), although the bioavailability of iodine from Ascophyllum nodosum is lower than that of potassium iodide (94997). Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking Ascophyllum nodosum while using thyroid hormone could alter the effects of thyroid hormone (17574).
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Theoretically, laminaria might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with ACEIs.
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Laminaria contains potassium (19).
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Theoretically, combining laminaria with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
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Due to its iodine content, laminaria might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
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Theoretically, laminaria might increase the risk of hyperkalemia, which could increase the effects and adverse effects of digoxin.
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Laminaria contains potassium (19).
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Theoretically, laminaria might increase the risk of hyperkalemia when taken with potassium-sparing diuretics.
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Laminaria contains potassium (19).
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Due to its iodine content, laminaria might alter the effects of thyroid hormone.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Seanol. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, Ascophyllum nodosum seems to be generally well-tolerated.
Endocrine ...Orally, taking Ascophyllum nodosum powder 500 mg daily for 14 days has been reported to cause elevated levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in 2 of 22 women in a clinical trial. The powder contained 356 mcg iodine per 500 mg. Levels of free thyroxine (T4) were unaffected (94997).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, Ascophyllum nodosum has been reported to cause stomach discomfort in one clinical trial (94996).
General ...Orally, Ecklonia cava extract and Ecklonia cava polyphenols seem to be well tolerated.
Dermatologic ...Orally, alopecia has been reported by one person in a clinical trial (106335).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, nausea, dyspepsia, and diarrhea have been reported by one person each in a clinical trial (106335).
General
...Orally, iodine-reduced laminaria seems to be well tolerated, while other laminaria formulations may contain excess amounts of iodine, as well as arsenic.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Intravaginally: Cervical bleeding and pelvic cramps.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Arsenic poisoning.
Intravaginally: Rupture of cervical wall, fetal hypoxia, and fetal death. Anaphylaxis in sensitive individuals.
Dermatologic ...Orally, laminaria has been linked to a report of induced or exacerbated acne (9555).
Endocrine ...Orally, laminaria can affect levels of certain thyroid hormones, and might cause hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, or exacerbate existing hyperthyroidism (9556,94046).
Genitourinary ...Intravaginally, laminaria used for cervical ripening can cause pelvic cramps and cervical bleeding (8945). Uterine contractions associated with laminaria use have been implicated in fetal hypoxia and subsequent intrauterine death (6). Use of endocervical laminaria tents has been associated with possible rupture of the cervical wall and subsequent neonatal and parental infection (6,8945).
Immunologic ...There are case reports of anaphylactic reactions to laminaria when used intravaginally as a cervical dilator. In at least one case, ventilation was required (102766).
Other ...Laminaria concentrates arsenic from the ocean. In one case, use of an oral laminaria supplement for several months resulted in symptoms of arsenic poisoning including headache, weakness, fatigue, worsening memory loss, rash, nail damage, diarrhea, and vomiting. Urinary arsenic levels were elevated (15588). The concentration of arsenic in laminaria may vary between different batches, and also depends upon the part of the world where it was harvested (645,10275,15588). The concentration of arsenic has been reported to be higher in preparations from Australia than from Great Britain (645,10275).