It mainly is produed from the red algae Gracilaria lichenoides. This algae is harvested along the western coast of the United States and in parts of Asia. To extract the agar the Algae is boiled, cooled, purified and then dried. The agar is then make into blocks, flakes, or granules.
Multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and polymyalgia rheumatica are three types of autoimmune disorders that affect the muscles, joints, and nerves.
Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain. Scleroderma is an uncommon immune disorder that causes collagen to build up in the tissue, making it harden. Tetany is a mineral imbalance causing painful muscle cramps and twitches in the hands, feet, face, and larynx. Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system causing difficulties with balance, speech, and movement. Wernicke's encephalopathy can cause confusion, lack of muscle coordination, and vision problems.