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Other Names: Algin, Alginate, Alginate de Sodium, Alginates, Alginato, Algine, Algue Géante, Ascophylle Noueuse, Ascophyllum nodosum, Goémon Noir, Laminaire Digitée, Laminaria digitata, Macrocystis pyrifera, Pacific Kelp, Sea Whistle, Varech Palmé, Varech Porte-Poire.
See also :
* [[Kelp]]
* [[Kombu]]
* [[PGX]]
==Special Precautions of Sodium Alginate==
* Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Dried algin is LIKELY UNSAFE when inserted into the cervix to induce labor, as it has been linked with serious adverse effects. Not enough is known about the use of algin during pregnancy when taken by mouth or when used in any form during breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
* Medications taken by mouth (Oral drugs) interacts with ALGIN
Algin is a thick gel. Algin can stick to medications in the stomach and intestines. Taking algin at the same time as medications that you take by mouth can decrease how much medication your body absorbs, and decrease the effectiveness of your medication. To prevent this interaction, take algin at least one hour after medications you take by mouth.
==Health Benefits and uses of Sodium Alginate are==
* Algin forms a gel that may lower cholesterol levels by reducing the amount of cholesterol entering the body and to reduce the amount of heavy chemicals including strontium, barium, tin, cadmium, manganese, zinc, and mercury that are taken up by the body. 
* Algin is also used for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure.
== References ==
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