Red Tide: Why a Biologic, HDFx, and Magnesium Could be used to allay Inflammatory and Lung Problems Caused by Algal Blooms: Hypothesis

Abstract

Burton M Altura

Over the past decade, there has been a growing concern over invasion of Florida Gulf Coastal Waters and beaches by several algal blooms created by “red tides”. These algal blooms create various toxins that pose high risks for marine life, livestock, birds, and humans [1, 2]. The algae become so numerous that they discolor gulf waters and beaches. Since the 1980’s, red tides have been seen in many countries throughout the globe (i.e., South America, Central America, Japan, caribbean, South Pacific regions, etc.).

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