Ooops, yep 1 lb on the Kelp, my bad. I just wonder what type of kelp it is? A phone call can clear up the organic iodine/kelp issue. But it seems to me that from the description it almost has to be a variety of kelp. Irish Moss maybe?

From the reading I've been doing, all the sea kelps, and even freshwater kelp, seem to have an abundance of minerals, vitamins, amino acids, and iodine, even omega 3 and 6 fatty acids..

So that's why I'm wondering why the Thorvin Kelp recommendation specifically? Is there something else about it that makes it a more desirable product than the other kelps available out there?

Annie

Dan Nave wrote:
I'm not sure what the other kelp is that is offered.  I can't see any
details of the label.  It is referred to as organic iodine and also as
kelp.  And that's a 1 lb. bag, not 5 lb.

The Thorivin kelp was written about by Brooks Bradley some time back
and he recommended that brand as being a superior kelp product.  He
apparently did some testing on it and found it to be very pure and the
type of kelp used was able to provide a very good spectrum of
minerals, as I remember.  The description on the web site refers to it
as "food grade" Thorivin Kelp.

Maybe Brooks will reply about the Thorivin Kelp.

Dan

On Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 6:24 PM, Annie B Smythe <[email protected]> wrote:
So what's the difference between the Thorivin Kelp and the 5lb bag of Kelp
for 3.55?
From what I can find in a search they're both Kelp and should have similar
compositions. Is there something special about the Thorivin Kelp that I'm
missing? Just wondering. Either one seems to be a decent price. Thank you
for the link:)

They also have a decent price on Diam. Earth.

The shipping fee isn't too bad either.

Annie



Dan Nave wrote:
I had intended to try some of the Thorivin Kelp last year but due to
some issue with supply I put it off.  Seems like it is available now.

I am assuming that the Thorivin Kelp sold for animal feed supply is,
to all intents and purposes, identical with that sold for human
consumption, excluding price.  Therefore, I ordered an 8 pound bag
from Hoegger Goat Supply for $11.95 plus $8.15 for a total of $20.45.
That's about $2.50 a pound, a fair price...

http://www.hoeggergoatsupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=3484

"Helps regulate metabolism, enhance feed utilization, improves
breeding problems and overall milk production. Food grade Thorvin Kelp
is a rich source of iodine, nutrients, amino acids, and vitamins.
Produced under low temperature drying ensures the proper moisture
levels for vitamin and amino acid stability and complete digestion and
assimilation. Economical to use - 1 to 2% of the feed ration costs
pennies a day. Also recommended as a great dietary supplement for ALL
your animals, including cats and dogs. "


On Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 2:33 PM, brooks76009 <[email protected]>
wrote:
From our continuing interest in, and research on, of the value of using
Marine Kelp....in various forms (particularly, the granulated and
powdered
forms), we have encountered ever-increasing
protocols of true value. e.g. Studies prosecuted at Texas Tech University
have effectively demonstrated that granulated or powdered Marine Kelp fed
to
livestock 14 days prior to slaughter....had a very pronounced
control-effect
upon e-Coli (0157 strain; a toxic variety). Tests Of 290 individuals
receiving the kelp supplement, only 13 percent tested positive for 0157.
Of
289 not receiving the seaweed (kelp) supplement, 83% tested positive for
0157 variety of E.
Coli. This is no small result...by any conventional scientific measure.
Additionally, we have found, in our rather extensive feeding experiments,
that ground (granulated) or powdered marine kelp demonstrates to be a
very
powerful inhibitor of a majority of the various strains of mold (fungi)
contaminants commonly occurring among animal feed products (especially,
ground feeds). In fact, in our moldy feed experiments...not a SINGLE
horse,
from among ten candidates... manifested any challenging effects from
varying
degrees of mold-contaminated sack feed....when fed 3 heaping tablespoons
(less than 1/3 cup) of granulated kelp in their 2 gallon ration of
pelleted
or ground feed concentrates. Conversely, 4 of 9 of the 289 experimental
candidates (those not receiving the kelp supplement) did, in fact,
manifest
considerable digestive discomfort.....together with a pronounced
toxic-bacterial bloom (E Coli, 0157 among them). In 2 cases, requiring
medical action
to gain acceptable relief.
We feed all of the dogs (21 of them)in our Orphaned Dog
Program, one heaping teaspoon of granulated kelp---every day. They LOVE
it.
We have NEVER encountered a dog that did not immediately develop a
powerful
desire for granulated kelp (a few were reluctant to eat it for the first
two
days....but soon thereafter developed what can only be described as an
ADDICTION for this organic mineral supplement. Unfortunately, CATS (as a
group) do not respond very well to powdered/granulated kelp....but DO
respond very well to LIQUID kelp extract----when mixed with their normal
daily ration. This is especially so when mixed with any form of canned
cat
food (at about 1/4 teaspoon daily for an 8 lb. cat). In fact, a majority
appear to develop the same desire for the balanced mineral spectrum...as
do
the dogs.
We have determined, to our satisfaction, that Marine Kelp
is the SEMINAL element in establishing a well-functioning digestive
process
in a majority of all higher mammals---humans included. Proper and
sufficient
mineral intake is ABSOLUTELY essential for adequate
absorption/utilization
of vitamins....and the production of
the majority of the enzymes necessary for acceptable health.
There are, combinations of other substances that will achieve,
essentially,
the desirable effects of marine kelp-----but at much greater financial
cost----and increased effort in collecting/measuring them.....properly.
One little-known fact regarding marine kelp is.....one heaping tablespoon
of
granulated kelp will improve the tolerance of an average 150 lb. adult
human----to sodium chloride (table salt), by 400%.
Sincerely, Brooks Bradley.
p.s. I would be remiss if I did not add this codicil. One heaping
teaspoon daily, of granulated kelp (or 12 50 mg kelp tablets) has
demonstrated to be a SUPERB prophylactic for addressing BHP (benign
hypertrophic prostate). This, together with 600 mg daily, of almost any
currently available phytosterol complex (containing at least 50% of beta
sitosterol) furnishes VERY POWERFUL correction/relief to, even,long
standing
cases of BHP. My personal experience was of 20 years standing (between
the
ages of 32 and 62). We do not recommend
suppliers of any supplement, as against any/all others. However, I do
sometimes list a supplier I have found to be more reliable, or so much
more
economical...as to merit investigation by others. In this case, I used
(and
continue to do so) the Phytosterol Complex powder (in 100 gram Bulk
bottle)
from Beyond-a-Century.
Note: If one does initiate this protocol, do be aware that the more
challenging your BHP, the MORE OFTEN you will experience urgency for the
first 5 to 7 days (this, because the contraction
of the swollen tissue around the urethra, initially, seems to aggravate
the
insult). In several cases of our research, we found that ingesting the
Phytosterol Complex before 4:00 P.M. each day....
improved/lengthened the interval between and decreased the number of
times
urgency required rising during the night.
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