With shingles aka Herpes Zoster (a viral infection) on the rise, we wanted to explain the (pro-) active antiviral properties of Spiralin® microalgae extract and how it can help with viral infections...
A Reminder: What Is Spiralin®?
Spiralin® is a patented extract derived from a natural microalgae. This microalgae has survived billions of years of evolution thanks to its unique defence mechanisms it developed to protect itself against viruses, fungi, bacteria and harsh UV-radiation.
Therefore Spiralin® microalgae extract ingredient provides naturally active, proven protection against bacteria, fungi and viruses, while also accelerating cell-renewal for nails and skin to regenerate more quickly. Spiralin® is the key active ingredient in the German-made Spirularin® as well as skinicer® Repair ranges.
Proven, Natural (Pro-)Active Antiviral Protection – Thanks To Sugar Molecules
After many years of testing and clinical trials, it was discovered that the antiviral activity of Spiralin® microalgae lies in special sugar molecules contained in the extract. These sugar molecules cover skin cells in a protective layer and block the receptors on the skin cells where the virus would usually attach to begin its replication process.
This means Spiralin® (pro)actively protects the skin cells against the virus, before it even has a chance to enter the cells. This breaks the viral lifecycle, contains the virus and prevents further breakouts. Common synthetic antivirals (e.g. acyclovir) only interfere with the virus once it is already inside the cells.
For Example...
In the case of warts which are caused by the Human Papilloma virus (HPV), the Spirularin VS Wart Cream is applied twice daily to the wart and 3-5cm of the surrounding healthy skin. The antiviral action of Spiralin®, as well as its cell-regenerative properties, protect the healthy skin cells until the (old, infected) skin cells (i.e. the wart) has "grown out" – painlessly and without wounds.
Proven Against Herpes Simplex (Cold Sore) & Human Papilloma (Wart-Causing) Virus
During testing by the GeoMar Institute for Marine Sciences in Germany (previously called KIWIZ), the antiviral activity of the natural Spiralin® extract was tested and proved efficacy of more than 80% against the following viruses:
- HSV Herpes simplex virus (incl. H simplex keratitis & H encephalitis)
- HPV Human Papilloma virus
- KSHV/HHV-8 (Kaposi sarcoma associated H-virus, Human H-virus) causing cutaneous Kaposi sarcoma
Furthermore, in a clinical trial the Spirularin® HS Cold Sore Cream based on the Spiralin® extract, proved naturally 3x more effective against the outbreak of cold sores (from the Herpes Simplex Virus) than the common, drug-based, pharmaceutical cream.
For Example...
Spirularin® HS Cold Sore Cream can be applied as acute or proactive care of cold sores. It is gentle enough to be used as daily lip care for proactive protection against cold sore outbreaks. Because the Spiralin® extract is not only antiviral but also antibacterial and cell-regenerative, Spirularin® HS Cold Sore Cream also reduces (secondary) bacterial infections of the cold sore blisters during acute outbreaks, as well as accelerate healing.
Q: What About Use On Shingles?
While we cannot give medical advice, several customers have reported to us that they applied the Spirularin VS Wart Cream to their shingles blisters and the Spirularin Skin Gel to broader areas which were affected, to limit the further spread of the blisters, reduce secondary infections and accelerate healing with success. This is not surprising as the shingles virus (Herpes Zoster) is similar to the Herpes Simplex virus.
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Medical Disclaimer: This blogpost is for informative purposes only and not intended as medical advice. We encourage those who have health-related queries to reach out to a medical professional.