Ocean and new discoveries of medicine

People are taking giant steps in scientific research on the ground and in space, but our understanding of an area that occupies about a quarter of the earth's width is modest, it is the ocean.

Ocean, an endless source of health for humans

Recently, scientists have caught the SNX 111, a carnivorous mollusk that has a poisonous stinger that paralyzes the prey. This toxin can be made into a thousand times stronger analgesic than the substance currently in use, morphine, and also works to prevent some damage in brain cells. Other research results also show that unsaturated fatty acids contained in fish oil work against cardiovascular disease, regulate the amount of cholesterone in the blood, help protect the skin, enhance the development of intra-abdominal pregnancy. mother and reduce pain during menstruation.

In the beauty field, the oil extracted from a polar shrimp species has been prepared by cosmetic companies into two Elexir Eclat and Harmonie pharmacies that work to nourish the skin. Recently, Science et Mer scientific institute has prepared a material called Mineralgue and has been put into use by Carnac marine therapy center, necessary for the operation of all living cells, mineral salts. and many trace elements.

Molval is a nutritional supplement derived from the oil and protein of cod , works well on cardiovascular disease, skin health, fingernails and hair. A number of active ingredients are being investigated to enrich food supplements: chitosan extracted from chitine is abundant in crab shrimp shells, facilitating cell regeneration.

In potential materials in the sea, algae are the most superficial product that nature has created for humans. They work well for the skin, brown algae are used to prepare hemostatic drugs or stomach sprays. Algae are stores of minerals, fiber, protein, vitamins and lipide that are good for health.

Ngoc Phuc (According to Science Daily)