How Lithothamnium is formed

Lithothamnium is a calcified red seaweed that develops naturally on the volcanic seabed in clean, cold ocean waters, such as those around Iceland. Its formation is a slow and unique natural process:

1. Growth
   Lithothamnium grows slowly, adding only fractions of a millimeter each year.
2. Mineral absorption
   During growth, it absorbs calcium, magnesium, and more than 70 trace elements directly from seawater. These minerals are incorporated into its cell walls, creating a porous, calcified structure.
3. Natural deposition
   When the algae die, their calcified fragments detach from the seabed and gradually accumulate, forming large natural deposits of mineral-rich seaweed.
4. Harvesting
   These deposits are carefully and sustainably harvested, using gentle techniques that collect only the naturally detached fragments. After drying and milling, Lithothamnium is transformed into a highly bioavailable mineral source for use in animal nutrition, soil enrichment,and other applications.

The result is a 100% natural source of calcium, magnesium, and essential trace elements, valued for its positive effects on rumen health, digestion, and overall animal performance.