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The ingredient, carrageenan, comes from the sea and is extracted from red algae, an ocean plant that has survived for thousands of years. It is a completely pure and natural ingredient and superior in moisturizing properties. Carrageenan is a seaweed extract made from red sea algae and this type of seaweed is common in the Atlantic Ocean near Britain, Continental Europe and North America. *This all-natural, sea plant-based product is designed to replicate the body’s own natural fluids – and that is good news for the 60 million women in the U.S. who experience mild to severe vaginal dryness due to mid-life hormonal changes or prefer extra lubrication. Carrageenan™ was developed by the DreamBrands research team, spearheaded by Gary and Cecile Kehoe. They spent the last three years researching and developing this new personal lubricant. The Kehoe team has extensive experience in the research and development for some of the world’s leading corporations. “We wanted to help women enhance the quality of their sex lives with a natural lubricant as opposed to a chemical or synthetic one. As a woman in my 50s, I understand and have personally experienced menopause and Carrageenan™ is ideal for extra lubrication,” says co-inventor Cecile Kehoe, a chemist by training. -The “Ingredient” carrageenan – Potential Impact in Combating the Spread of STDs? A recent study conducted by researchers from The National Cancer Institute (NCI) found that -- in a test tube -- carrageenan, as an ingredient, inhibits the infectious ability of viruses that cause cervical cancer and genital warts. The NCI findings, as reported in a peer-reviewed journal published by The Public Library of Science, are being studied for its potential impact in combating the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In an age when STDs are still on the rise, this news has made medical headlines in the last few weeks. The test-tube study was found to inhibit the infectious ability of genital HPV with nearly a thousand-fold greater potency than other inhibitors tested, according to NCI researchers. Early results are promising. In fact, The Population Council is in the process of conducting additional research and clinical trials on formulations that include one or more forms of carrageenan as a major ingredient. Intimate Moments Made Better, Complements of the Sea Carrageenan™ Personal Lubricant is water-based and pH balanced to gently lubricate and complement a body’s natural fluids. It is a thick, rich gel that transforms into a moisture-rich lubricant when exposed to body heat and motion, which simply means it will not break down or drain from the vagina, to enhance and extend intimacy. Its patented thixotropic gel matrix transforms into a moisture-rich fluid, just like a woman’s natural fluids, when exposed to natural body heat. The product is all-natural and does not contain silicone, while other leading brands contain 99% glycol and 100% silicone. The Carrageenan™ brand features an innovative nozzle pump for no mess and easy application from any angle; the moisture-rich gel will not drip or spill or stain. The airless pump allows the lubricant to dispense in a consistent measured dose each time. *There are no glands in the vaginal wall. The mucus that lubricates the vaginal cavity had traditionally been ascribed to the cervix or to the Bartholin's glands in the labia. After extensive clinical observation, however, William H. Masters and Virginia Johnson reported in 1966 that vaginal lubrication during sexual excitement was supplied by the seepage of a mucuslike fluid through the walls of the vagina. The cells in the lining contain large quantities of glycogen (stored animal starch). Bacteria within the vagina ferment the glycogen, so that lactic acid is produced. The lactic acid makes the surface of the lining slightly acidic, thus protecting against disease-causing microorganisms that have gained entry via the vaginal orifice. Carrageenan™ Personal Lubricant is available on Drugstore.com and will have national distribution in the next few months. Priced at $10.99 (4 oz.), it comes in regular (4 oz.), warming (4 oz.) and single unit (50 ml) varieties. Carrageenan™ contains no mineral oil, petroleum or animal products and no animals were used to test the product. The product is developed by Oceanus Brands, in conjunction with Dreamspan Product Innovation, a Phoenix, Arizona-based lab complex that helps companies accelerate the product development process. For more information, visit www.carrageenaninfo.com. www.HealthNewsDigest.com Top of Page 
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