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Limu Plus® vs. Original Limu
A Research Summary
Due to recent publishings of research, hypothecations, and
misinformation regarding both the “Original Limu” and “Limu
Plus” branded products, our company was contracted to provide
third party investigative analytical documentation evidencing
the elemental and active content of these two nutritional
supplements.
Reportedly a polysaccharide known as “Fucoidan” is a key,
essential nutrient naturally occurring within Limu Moui
Extract. Limu Moui Extract originates from an angel hair style
algae popular in the Republic of Tonga and related regions.
This wild-crafted algae, in its extracted form, has shown
great benefit as a nutritional supplement. The nutritional
results of the extract have been marketed over time as a
Fucoidan-containing food concentrate and a natural food source
of a multitude of aquatic nutrients.
Globally, there are very few companies that have the
equipment, knowledge, and technologies available to accurately
test and measure these finite nutritive compounds. We located
and employed the services of North Texas Research Laboratory
(a division of North Texas Medical Associates) and requested
Dr. Danhof (Ph.D, M.D.) to perform a nutritional analysis
focusing its emphasis on Fucoidans.
On May 19, 2004, a bench chemist by the name of R.H. Molony
published his microscopic examination, product comparison, and
comments on the two brands using a test procedure referred to
in his report “Methylene Blue precipitation.” This test, when
published in the 1930’s, was the best method available at the
time; with today’s advances in science and technology – and
using researchers with advanced knowledge, capabilities, and
degrees specifically in this type of research – a more
accurate and reliable platform of information is attainable
and defendable.
The attached Certificates of Analysis accurately validate
the existence and potency of Fucoidans in both brands. First,
it is important to note that both brands have a substantially
higher level of Fucoidan using “Size-Exclusion Chromatography”
than that found on the May 19 report from Molab Ltd. Second,
the verified confirmation of the Polysaccharide Fucoidan in
the two brands, as well as the raw material extract from Tonga
are as follows:
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Sample Fucoidan Content |
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Limu Plus® |
1.82% |
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Original Limu |
1.68% |
Third, the final content comparison of Fucoidan shows the
Limu Plus® brand to be 8.6% higher than the Original Limu
brand. And last, this comparison identifies identical
molecular structure in size and characteristic to all three
test groups.
This evidence discredits the opinion that one brand is in
an insoluble form (as commented on by Molab), or that there
may be a bioavailability difference between the two brands.
The bioavailability is identical, yet the bioactivity of the
Limu Plus® brand is 8.6% higher.
Furthermore, these tests prove the unreliability and
limitations of archaic testing methodologies and that advanced
nutritional properties require advanced nutritional testing
technologies.
In closing, there is a variety of other pertinent
information published in Dr. Danhof’s (Ph.D, M.D.) tests that
also shows higher contents and nutritional values in the Limu
Plus® brand. It is important to note that adaptogenic activity
was not tested as the Original Limu label does not report its
inclusion and other nutritional values and compounds were not
tested at this time. This test was performed at the direct
response to the May 19 circular to help alleviate any possible
confusion or misunderstanding.
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Thank you for your inquiry.
Vitarich Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer of Limu
Plus® , and
Importer of Original Tongan Limu
July
12, 2004 |
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demonstrate that Limu Plus® delivers
significantly higher levels of u-Fucoidan and total Fucoidan. Taken
together with the Bioceutical Research & Development Analytical
Laboratory’s findings, these conclusions are irrefutable. 
