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Deep ocean minerals (DOM) are mineral nutrients (chemical elements) extracted from deep ocean water (DOW) found at ocean depths of between 250 and 1500 meters. DOW contains over 70 mineral nutrients and trace elements including magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca) and potassium (K) in their bio ionic form. To extract these products, DOW is treated with micro filtration and reverse osmosis to desalinate and concentrate magnesium, other minerals and trace elements whilst eliminating the salt (sodium chloride).〔Fogg G. E., Thake B., “Algal Culture and Phytoplankton Ecology,” University of Wisconsin Press, London, 1987.〕〔Matsunaga K., Nigi G., Suzuki H., Yasui H., Deein G., ''Bulletin of the Society for Sea Water Science,'' Japan 52, 315—318 (1998).〕〔Toyota T., Nakashima T., J. Oceanographic, 54, 19—28 (1998).〕 Although research about DOM is in its early stages, as it is a source of electrolytes that can help metabolize carbohydrate, proteins and fat plus maintain bone, teeth and muscle function, health benefits are possible. The abundance of minerals and trace elements is also of note as deficiencies in macro minerals and micro trace elements can lead to premature aging, immune dysfunction and susceptibility to cardiovascular related diseases. The minerals and trace elements (DOM) present in DOW have three important functions: #Provide the structure to our organs, tissues and bones – calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, fluorine and sulfur. #The electrolyte form facilitates body fluid activity in tissues to maintain fluid balance, acid-base balance, membrane permeability, tissue irritability (including nerve transmission and muscle contraction) - sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium in blood, all present in DOMs. #Magnesium alone, potentially catalyses up to 600 enzyme and hormone reactions. ==Sea water and holistic nutrition== Sea water has had a long history of therapeutic use, referred to as ‘Thalassotherapy’ it originates from the Greek word 'thalassa’. Both the Greeks and the Romans used the therapeutic effects of sea water for relaxation, regeneration and stimulation. Books on the healing power of sea water first appeared in the 17th Century and until the early 20th Century seaside holidays were both therapeutic and recreational. In 1897, René Quinton published the first comprehensive scientific thesis advocating the medical use of sea water in his book, ''Seawater Organic Matrix'', 1904. He discovered the similarity between nutrient profile in ocean water and our blood nutrient profile. He noted that the ratios of minerals in both fluids were similar with the exception of sodium chloride, which he adjusted. Quinton selected sea water from regions which also contained micro algae. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Deep ocean minerals」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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