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Gold-G Bio Sea Cucumber



INTRODUCTION
  • The Chinese call Sea Cucumber Hai shen, which means "sea ginseng" , a reference to its healing properties. It has been used for thousands of years by Asians as a culinary delicacy.
  • Belongs to Phylum Echinodermata & Class Holothuroidea
    Types : near 2,000 types worldwide Edible : ~ 400 types
    China : about 120 types Edible : ~ 20 types
    Malaysia : about 50 types Edible : 4 types
  • "Golden Sea Cucumber":
    Scientific name : Stichopus variegatus
    Found in Langkawi Island of Malaysia, is one of the most valuable species with the highest nutritional and medicinal value.

High protein, low fat without cholesterol, traditional tonic food.


Sea Cucumber Nutritional Value (Dried)
Energy 78 calories / 100 g
Protein 55 - 85%
9 essential amino acids
95% collagen
Carbohydrate 6 - 10%
Fat 0.8 - 1.0%
Vitamins & minerals  


SUMMARY OF EFFECTS
The therapeutic effect of sea cucumber was recognised since ancient days even when there is no technology and no knowledge of the biological active ingredients.

Famous ancient Chinese Medical Books states that Sea Cucumbers as food supplement are recognized for invigorating all kidney functions, supplement the bone marrow, and increase male potency.

In Chinese medicine, Sea Cucumber is believed to nourish blood, moisturize dryness-syndrome, regulate menstruation, nourishing fetus, help in recovery after delivery, as well as a tonic for the kidney. It is also used in treating ulcer, dysentery, impotence, arthritis pain, weakness and recovery from illness.

Table 1: The nutritional value of sea cucumber on various human body systems
Body System Benefits
Skin Accelerate wound healing
Rejuvenate skin, anti-aging
Joint & bone Suppress inflammation & reduce pain
Promoting bone & joint health,
Preventing osteoporosis
Cardiovascular Promote blood circulation,
Reduce blood sugar and blood viscosity
Regulate blood lipid profile, reduce cholesterol, protecting heart and blood vessels, preventing cardiovascular diseases
Nourishing blood, preventing anaemia
Genitourinary Invigorate kidney functions, regulate menstruation, act as an aphrodisiac to help impotence, improve frequent urination
Immune Increase immunity, antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer
Nervous Nourishing brain, calm and stabilize emotion, antidepressant
Respiratory Nourishing lung, hydrate and moisten mucous layer
Endocrine Promoting growth especially during puberty
Digestive Promoting the health of digestive system, effectively cure gastric ulcer，prevent constipation
Metabolic Promoting metabolism
Overall Help in growth and puberty development, improve the function of body system, enhance immune system and regulate metabolism

Graphical view of the effect of sea cucumber:


  • Suppress inflammation ∓ reduce pain, accelerate wound healing
  • Nourish blood, ease blood flow, protecting heart
  • Antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer
  • Repair joints, strengthen bones
  • Rejuvenate skin, enhance beauty, anti-aging


ACTIVE INGREDIENTS & THEIR EFFECTS
There are about 50 different biological active compounds found in sea cucumber, a list of the important active compounds with their functions are shown in the table below :
Active Ingredient Function
Collagen Promote wound healing
Maintaining health of joint & bone, preventing osteoporosis.
Rejuvenate skin & enhance beauty, anti-aging.
Mucopoly-saccharides (Glucosamino-glycan) Enhance immune system, has anticancer and anti-tumour effect.
Suppress inflammation & relieve pain, accelerate wound healing.
Reduce blood sugar and blood viscosity, preventing blood clot.
Regulate blood lipid profile, reducing triglyceride & cholesterol.
Anti-aging.
Has antiviral and anti-radioactive effect.
Chondroitin sulfate & glucosamine sulfate Suppress inflammation & relieve pain.
Maintaining health of joint & bone, rebuild damaged joint, boost cartilage, tendon & ligament health.
Enhance immune system and promote growth and development.
Saponin Antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer.
Enhance immune system.
Stimulate the growth of bone marrow, producing blood and prevent anaemia.
Act as an aphrodisiac to help impotence,
Increase energy metabolism and ease fatigue.
Gamapeptide
* Only found in golden sea cucumber, not in other species 		Suppress inflammation & relieve pain, accelerate wound healing (fasten healing process by 3 fold).
Activate growth and activities of cells.
Rejuvenate skin and enhance beauty.
Calm and stabilize emotion.
Promote blood circulation.
Enhance immune system.
Omega 3 & 6 Nourishing brain and heart.
Regulate blood lipid and blood pressure, promote blood circulation, preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Enhance learning ability and memory, preventing dementia.
Amino acids There are 18 amino acids, with 9 essential amino acids.
Components for growth of new cells, repairing tissues, producing antibodies and enzymes.
High content of arginine, component of sperm and collagen.
Vitamins & minerals Regulate metabolism and promote overall healthy function of body system.


USING GOLD G
Who needs Gold G Bio Sea Cucumber?
  • Busy career people: relieve stress, ease fatigue, restore energy
  • Modern generation: nourishing skin and enhance beauty
  • Growing children & teenagers : balanced nutrition, promoting growth & development during puberty
  • Middle-aged and senior citizens : enhance immune system, invigorate energy, anti-aging
  • Pregnant & confined woman : nourishing fetus, boost recovery
  • Emotionally disturbed individual : release tension, relax mind, calm and stabilize emotion
  • Individuals with injuries, chronic diseases, under recovery from illness: repair and rebuild, accelerate wound healing
  • Weak & impotence individual : invigorate energy, has aphrodisiac effect

EVERYBODY – for healthy living & longevity

Gold G Bio Sea Cucumber Jelly
Oral consumption Two tablespoons (about 20 mL), twice daily.
(For patients, please consult doctors or nutritionists for the dosage)
Can be taken directly, or with fruit juice, warm or cold water.
External application Apply on affected area, twice daily.


WHY GOLD G BIO SEA CUCUMBER FROM GNE
  • Golden sea cucumber is one of the most valuable species with the highest nutritional & medicinal value among all the species of sea cucumbers.
  • It is manufactured by a pharmaceutical GMP compliant factory.
  • Technology had been developed for more than 15 years (developed by Professor from Malaya University)
  • It is registered with Malaysia Food and Drug Administration, with registration no. MAL0611420T.
  • It is also registered with Indonesia Food and Drug Administration, with registration no. BPOM RI ML 234201001307.
  • Obtained ‘Halal’ certificate from Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), with registration no.：JAKIM/(22.00)/492/2/1
  • With more than 10 years of marketing experiences, abundant testimonials from consumers.
  • Gold G has tremendous therapeutic effect on many ailment & diseases. Not only it is safe and nutritious, it is also the most economical natural health supplement.



Comparison between traditional consumption & Sea Cucumber Jelly
   


PRODUCT TESTIMONY
We have collected the testimonials from our costumers for your reference; they are summarized in the following categories:

Injuries
Cases: Cut, 80% Burn, Accident with head stitches, Sprain
Claim: all claimed to have fast recovery, wound healed within short time without scars or with minimal scars.

Skin Problems
Cases: Acne, Blister, Skin peeling, Psoriasis, Skin rashes, Herpes
Claim: from normal acne on face and neck to complicated skin problems like psoriasis, Gold G helped in eliminating the symptoms of itchiness, swelling, redness and relieving pain. Affected area dried up within short period, and skin become more smooth than ever.

Arthritic Problems
Cases: Gout, Back pain, Knee & joint pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatic arthritis
Claim: Pain relief within minutes to hours, reduced stiffness and increased mobility. In a serious case where doctor suggested operation for knee, conditions were improved by consuming Gold G without any surgery.

Digestive Problems
Cases: Gastric, Bloating, Abdominal discomfort
Claim: Long term problem of gastric was cured by drinking Gold G and no recurrence reported. Many cases proved the effectiveness of Gold G in eliminating bloating and abdominal discomfort.

Metabolic /Endocrine Problems
Case 1: Diabetes with complication (leg lesion, glaucoma)
Claim: In many cases, blood sugar normalized on the next day or within the week. In a serious case, leg lesion cured without surgery, vision improved.

Case 2: Goiter with difficulty in breathing
Claim: Swelling reduced, ease of breathing after consuming Gold G.

Case 3: Irregular menses with period pain
Claim: Patient suffered irregular menstruation ever since the menses came. Menstruation was normalized after consuming Gold G and she was relieve from the period pain.

Circulatory Problems
Case 1: High Blood Pressure
Claim: Blood pressure normalized in a few days or within one week, or even on the next day.

Case 2: Stroke (mild)
Claim: Able to lift hand, ease of walking after consuming the whole bottle of Gold G.

Genitourinary Problems
Cases: Kidney stone, Nocturia
Claim: Together with large amount of water, kidney stone was expelled on day 4 of consuming Gold G. Frequent urination at night was claimed to be cured without recurrence in many cases. For the case of cervical cancer, bleeding was stopped on day 2 of consuming Gold G, excretion become normal and patient claimed to be more energetic.

Infectious Disease
Case 1: Malaria
Claim: Cured by drinking Gold G

Case 2: Elephantiasis
Claim: No more fever, more energetic and able to walk

Case 3: Hepatitis B
Claim: Improved liver blood test in one week

Allergy
Cases: Skin allergy, Medication allergy (penicillin)
Claim: Condition improved and recovered after applying and consuming Gold G. In a case (arthritis with mild stroke) where a patient is allergic to seafood, she did not show any sign of allergy after consuming Gold G.

Others
Case 1: Frequent nose bleeding
Claim: Cured in 2 weeks time and no recurrence shown after that.

Case 2: Epilepsy
Claim: No recurrence after consuming for half a year


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1: I am taking medication, can I take Gold G together ?
A1: Gold G Bio Sea Cucumber is the extract of natural food which does not contain any medication. Basically it will not react with other medications. It is suggested to allow 1/2 – 1 hr break in between the medication and Gold G consumption. However, if you are taking heart medication e.g. Digoxin, please do not take sea cucumber.

Q2: Will Gold G give any side effect ?
A2: Gold G is a natural food supplement which does not cause any side effect. Some customers experienced discomfort after taking Gold G, this is due to different health conditions of individuals. Some people may need a transition period to allow for recovery of injured or damaged cells & tissues.

Q3: Is Gold G suitable for consumption during pregnancies & after deliveries?
A3: According to old texts of Chinese medicine, sea cucumber has properties of "nurturing the Yin, supplementing the blood, enforcing the guts, tempering the heat, regulating the menstrual cycle, growing the fetus and smoothing the labor process." Not only it is safe, it is also an excellent health supplement to women during their pregnancies and after delivery.

Q4: Does Gold G contain sweetener ? If yes, can a diabetic take Gold G ?
A4: Yes, it contains sorbitol, which is a natural sweetener. It is the sweetener recommended for diabetic by the physicians. In many diabetic cases, the therapeutic effect of Gold G had been proven where the blood sugar is normalized and health conditions of patients improved.

Q5: Can recovering cancer patients take Gold G?
A5: Studies have shown that sea cucumbers contain active ingredients that are effective in boosting the immune system. Saponin and mucopolysaccharides found in sea cucumbers are shown by studies to be immune boosting and can relieve the adverse effects caused by chemo and radiation therapy. Gold G makes an excellent health supplement for cancer survivors.

Q6: Is Gold G safe for people with renal failure or nephritis?
A6: The protein requirement suggested by WHO are: 63 g for adult male and 50 g for adult female. Consumption of 2 tablespoon (about 20 mL) provides 3 – 4 g of protein. Therefore, the recommended dosage will not be a burden for the kidney. Studies also have shown the effect of sea cucumber in invigorating all kidney functions.

Q7: Can hypertensive patients take Gold G ?
A7: Gold G soften and dilate blood vessels, maintain blood vein elasticity and reduce blood viscosity. Glucosaminoglycan that it contains also helps to prevent blood clot and thus reducing blood pressure. Reducing salt intake in normal diet will definitely help in enhancing the therapeutic effect.

Q8: Can people suffered from low blood pressure take Gold G ?
A8: One of the active ingredients which is glucosaminoglycan has the effect of lowering the blood pressure. Patients with severe anaemia (with low blood pressure symptom) and low blood pressure individual who are taking Gold G will experience nausea and headache. It should be taken under the supervision of a physician.

Q9: Can people who are allergic to seafood take Gold G?
A9: People with such allergies usually have a weaker immune system, resulting in allergic reaction. After the body adjustment, individual can continue to take sea cucumber without any allergic reactions.

Q10: Can Gold G replace arthritic supplement ?
A10: Common arthritic supplements in the market contain glucosamine sulfate with suggested dosage of 500 mg each time. Consumption of Gold G with dosage of 2 tablespoonful (about 20 mL) provides 5 g of sea cucumber extract. It also contains chondroitin and collagen which have proven therapeutic effect on arthritis. Other than that it also has abundant vitamins and minerals. From nutritional aspect point of view, it is a more effective health supplement for arthritic patients.


RESOURCES LINK

General
1. Sea Cucumber Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_cucumber

2. Product Manufacturer - Local news
The Star Online, Healing Power of Gamat, August 16, 2004
http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2004/8/16/features/8536104&sec=features

New Trait Time, Selling `Gamat' to the World 28 January 2007
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Sunday/Focus/20070127175828/Article/pppull_index_html

Benefits of Sea Cucumber
3. Sea Cucumber : A Natural Arthritis Treatment
Dynamic Chiropractic, May 6, 1996, Volume 14, Issue 10
www.chiroweb.com/archives/14/10/03.html

4. Psoriasis Natural Product Center
www.psoriasis.com/seacucumber.html

5. Sea Cucumber Protein Used to Inhibit Development of Malaria Parasite
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071220203704.htm

6. Experimental Study of Stichopus Variegatus Compound on Anticoagulation Mechanism
Chinese Journal of Marine Drugs, 2007 Tsing Hua
http://www.shvoong.com/medicine-and-health/1611078-experimental-study-stichopus-variegatus-compound/

7. Isolation of Sphingoid Bases of Sea Cucumber Cerebrosides and Their Cytotoxicity against Human Colon Cancer Cells
Bioscience, Biotechnology & Biochemistry, 2006 70: 2906-2912
http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/200703/000020070307A0009036.php

Scientific Paper on Active Compounds in Sea Cucumber
8. Saponin
Comparative study of cytotoxic and hemolytic effects of triterpenoids isolated from Ginseng and Sea cucumber.
Izv Akad Nauk Ser Biol. 2002 Mar-Apr(2): 155-64.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11963541

PE, a new sulfated saponin from sea cucumber, exhibits anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor activities in vitro and in vivo.
Cancer Biol Ther. 2005 Aug; 4(8): 874-82
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16082187

9. Mucopolysaccharides (Glucosaminoglycan)
Hypolipidemic Effect of Glycosaminoglycans from the Sea Cucumber Metriatyla scabra in Rats Fed a Cholesterol-Supplemented Diet
J. Agric. Food Chem., 2002 50 (12), 3602-3606
http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/abstract.cgi/jafcau/2002/50/i12/abs/jf020070k.html

10. Sea Cucumber Protein
Study on the free radical scavenging activity of sea cucumber ( Paracaudina chinens var. ) gelatin hydrolysate
J. Ocean University of China (English Edition) July 2007 Volume 6, Number 3
www.springerlink.com/index/H973022N161H8401.pdf

Nutritional value of Holothuria forskali protein and effects on serum lipid profile in rats
J. Physiol. Biochem., 56 (1), 39-44, 2000
www.unav.es/fyn/jphysiolbiochem/vol56_1/pdf/6.pdf

11. Fatty Acids
Fatty acid compositions in local sea cucumber, Stichopus chloronotus, for wound healing.
Gen Pharmacol. 1999 Oct 33(4): 337-40.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10523072?dopt=Abstract/

Inhibition of proliferation of PC3 cells by the branched-chain fatty acid, 12-methyltetradecanoic acid, is associated with inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase
The Prostate 2003 55: 281-291.
http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=14793020