The amazing benefits of Quinton seawater

The sea is the cradle of life on earth, and overflows with riches that are indispensable to our well-being. biological balance. Did you know that the composition of seawater is similar to that of certain body fluids, such as blood plasma and interstitial fluid?

And did you know that seawater can also be used as a therapy? In fact, seawater is an incredible resource of minerals, electrolytes and trace elements, capable of supporting many vital physiological functions..^{2, 4}

The role of minerals and trace elements

Minerals and trace elements are absolutely essential to our health. Biochemistry would no longer function without them: cell division and wound healing would not occur without zinc, collagen repair without manganese, and so on.

Magnesium, on the other hand, plays a mixed role, as a support or catalyst, and its metabolism is closely linked to that of calcium, phosphorus and potassium, among others..^{1, 2}

Minerals perform vital physiological functions:

• metabolizing fats, proteins and carbohydrates
• Building bones, teeth and connective tissue
• Regulation of the heart and muscle contraction
• Maintaining cellular integrity and the immune system
• Nervous system regulation^{1, 2, 3}

Seawater therapy in history

The benefits of hydrotherapy, balneotherapy and thalassotherapy have been recognized since Antiquity..²

• Euripides said "the sea washes away all human ills".
• Plato wrote "the sea cures man's ills".
• Hippocrates recommended bathing in warm seawater²

Today, we're taking advantage of this wisdom.

René Quinton is the undisputed pioneer of the marine cure (1904). This French biologist and physiologist said that we are a veritable living aquarium..^{2, 3, 4}

Quinton seawater

While exploring our inner organic environment (the blood and lymphatic plasma system, which makes up half our body weight), he discovered that seawater has a chemical composition very similar to blood plasma, with its minerals and trace elements, enabling complete cellular regeneration..^{2, 5, 6}

Where does Quinton water come from?

Captured at a depth of 30 meters off the coast of Brittany, France, and in the Bay of Biscay, it lies at the center of what is known as a planktonic vortex. The swirling movements of water, generated by marine currents, bring a concentration of phytoplankton, rich in all minerals and trace elements: calcium, copper, iodine, lithium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, silicon, sodium, zinc...^{5, 6, 7}

Quinton water is microfiltered and freed of all impurities to become a living product, known as serum, Quinton plasma or marine plasma. It is sterilized and comes in different concentrations: either isotonic, i.e. diluted with distilled water to obtain a concentration equivalent to human plasma, or hypertonic, the pure version, with a higher concentration of minerals and trace elements, which optimizes the functioning of the body's cells and is used to restore the body's vitality..^{2, 6, 7}

In 1905, René Quinton opened his own laboratory where he sterilized seawater and created "marine plasma" as a therapeutic product. The company, which began at that time, still exists today.

In 1906, he inaugurated his first marine dispensary in Paris, where he helped thousands of people of all ages to regain their health..²

In short, this pure marine plasma provides a balanced, assimilable supply of the full spectrum of minerals we need to maintain optimal health and function.^{2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

The benefits of Quinton water

Quinton seawater is available in ampoules or bottles.for internal treatment (isotonic and hypertonic).

Quinton water for internal use:

• Remineralizes, balances PH, supports nutrition and cellular detoxification
• Provides the full spectrum of minerals in a balanced, assimilable way
• In ionic form, highly bioavailable.^{2, 5, 6, 7, 8}

When should you use Quinton water?

• Mineral and trace element deficiencies
• Aids digestion (proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and vitamins)
• Night cramps
• Promotes more restful sleep
• Chronic fatigue
• Helps intestinal problems such as constipation
• Helps in times of stress
• Helps in periods of lack of appetite
• Support for the immune system
• Helps with various inflammations (eczema, tendonitis, back pain, knee pain, etc.)
• Prevents hair loss
• During sports training
• Osteoporosis
• Etc.^{2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

Other examples of seawater use

• Starting with intense and persistent fatigue, use hypertonic liquid in a bottle or in ampoules and once energy is restored, continue the treatment with the isotonic liquid in bottle or in ampoules for longer-term treatment.⁸
• It has an anti-inflammatory action by harmonizing the acid-base balance, following a deficient diet or stress that leads to a more acidic, and therefore more inflammatory, terrain. Seawater rehydrates and revitalizes the body.⁸

Quinton seawater for external use

Quinton seawater can be applied externally as a compress to wounds or scars, sprains, skin problems such as eczema, back pain or muscle aches (due to lactic acid after training).

Quinton seawater helps cells and tissues to regenerate and rebuild.^{2, 3, 4}

Actimar highlights Quinton seawater

The function of the nose is to filter, humidify and warm the air. To be effective, this "filter" must be clean. A congested nose prevents us from breathing freely and can interfere with our sleep, our diet, and can be accompanied by headaches and loss of smell, etc..^{2, 3}

Actimar isotonic seawater spray :

• Effectively moisturizes the nasal mucosa
• Disinfects impurities through washing
• Reduces inflammation and irritation of the nasal mucosa
• Supports nasal hygiene during allergies and colds
• Enables daily hygiene^{2, 3}

External use: local application (compress) on irritated or inflamed areas (eczema, psoriasis, etc.) 7, 8

Nasal hygiene: 1 to 6 times a day.

Quinton water cure

Essentially, Quinton water is taken orally in the form of a drinkable ampoule or a bottle to be diluted.

• Oral route Take 2 ampoules 3 times a day for 3 weeks (keep the liquid under the tongue for one minute, then swallow).
• In the bottle 4 teaspoons 3 times a day

Isotonic or hypertonic cure? Isotonic seawater for maintenance treatment. Hypertonic seawater for an attack treatment.

The cure can be repeated 1 or 2 times a year..^{7, 8}

Quinton seawater: Actimar products available

• Isotonic nasal spray
• Isotonic ampoules
• Hypertonic Ampoules
• Isotonic bottle
• Hypertonic bottle

Do not use if you suffer from high blood pressure, cardiovascular or kidney disorders, or if you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet..^{2, 7}

Quinton seawater, a healing force straight from the ocean! 

About the author

Marie Couture, Certified Naturopath

Specialized in :

• Digestive disorders
•  Inflammation
• Hormonal problems
• Stress management

References :

1. Joyeux Pr. Henri, Joyeux Jean, Manger mieux et meilleur de 0 à 100 ans, éditions du Rocher, 2017, 326 pages
2. Actimar brochure "The healing power of the ocean and the plant world".

3. Actimar Hypertonic product sheet

4. Actimar Isotonic product sheet

5. https://carbelfrance.fr/blog/leau-de-mer-source-de-vie-de-sante/

6. https://sante.journaldesfemmes.fr/fiches-sante-du-quotidien/2746027-eau-de-quinton-hypertonique-isotonique-definition-bienfaits-arthrose-contre-indication/

7. https://www.louis-herboristerie.com/fr/blog/eau-de-quinton-n218

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4q8TzZLXps&t=1125s (Magalie Roche)

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPPU3USA234 (Dr. Raphael Perez)

10. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhV3gCKvCQc