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.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis affects the nervous system and causes muscle weakness and brain dysfunction. Tetany is a mineral imbalance causing painful muscle cramps and twitches in the hands, feet, face, and larynx. A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain that radiates into the shoulder and arm. During complex partial seizures, people lose consciousness briefly. Wernicke's encephalopathy can cause confusion, lack of muscle coordination, and vision problems.