SEABODY’s proprietary Fucoidan extract is isolated from Irish, organic Fucus vesiculosus seaweed, also known as Bladderwrack. “Fucoidan is a bioactive found within the cell walls of brown seaweeds that was discovered for the first time in 1913. Fucoidan is associated with being the power behind seaweed’s resilience, protecting it from numerous environmental stressors. Since its discovery, Fucoidan has been extensively analyzed in global scientific research, with thousands of peer-reviewed publications outlining its many benefits.”
Seaweeds are very sustainable plants. For the Fucus vesiculosus species alone, 80 to 90 thousand tonnes are available for sustainable harvesting on an annual basis on the west coast of Ireland. The organic seaweed, from which the “SEABODY” molecules are isolated, is harvested by hand leaving at least 15 cm of the stipe behind as studies have shown that cutting seaweed in this way enhances healthy re-growth. This is done by harvesters who have been doing so for generations. After harvesting, the seaweed is immediately processed in an organically certified plant. “This ensures fresh seaweed with optimum bioactivity.”
Traditionally ingredients from seaweed were extracted using high temperatures & harsh chemicals. In the year 2017 NutraMara successfully developed an innovative and gentle process in order to eliminate the need for harsh chemicals. Since then, the process has been refined and is now zero waste. “100% of the seaweed biomass that enters the process is utilized with three outputs, our potent marine bioactive, a seaweed fibre, and an algae rich water. Both ingredients are used for food and cosmetic applications, while the water is sent to a sister company that produces seaweed biostimulants for use in agriculture and horticulture and is therefore returned to the soil. SEABODY products are contained in MIRON glass, which aligns with our commitment to developing a circular business model. Glass is a material, unlike plastic, that can be easily and infinitely recycled. We hope to be able to include fully recyclable closures with our range in the future and will work with MIRON to reach this goal”.
