Quinton Water: History and Applications

René Quinton and his Discovery

René Quinton (1866-1925) was a French physiologist and biologist who developed a revolutionary theory on the marine origin of life. In the early 20th century, he observed that the mineral composition of vertebrate blood plasma was remarkably similar to that of seawater.

His theory, set out in his book "Sea Water, an Organic Environment" (1904), postulated that living organisms have preserved in their internal environment the composition of the primordial ocean from which they originated. This discovery led him to develop what is now called "Quinton water" or marine plasma.

Marine Plasma: Composition and Preparation

Quinton marine plasma is seawater collected from specific areas (particularly off the coast of Brittany), then cold-filtered to remove impurities while retaining all the minerals and trace elements. There are two main types:

• Quinton Isotonic : seawater diluted to obtain the same saline concentration as blood plasma (9‰)
• Quinton Hypertonic : pure sea water, more concentrated (34‰)

Compatibility with the Organization

The exceptional compatibility of marine plasma with the body is explained by several factors:

• Complete mineral composition : presence of all minerals and trace elements in proportions similar to blood plasma
• Optimal bioavailability : the minerals are in ionic form, directly assimilated
• Electrolyte balance : maintaining cellular homeostasis
• Absence of toxicity : when correctly prepared and dosed

Virtues for Human Health

Therapeutic applications of marine plasma include:

Physiological effects:

• Remineralization of the body
• Immune system support
• Improved cellular hydration
• Regulation of blood pH
• Stimulation of metabolic functions

Traditional clinical applications:

• Chronic fatigue and asthenia
• Demineralization
• Digestive disorders
• Convalescence
• Support in times of stress

Developments in Agriculture

The use of seawater in agriculture, inspired by the work of Quinton, is experiencing renewed interest:

Agricultural applications:

• Natural fertilization : supply of essential trace elements to plants
• Soil improvement : restructuring and revitalization of agricultural land
• Stress resistance : strengthening crop resistance to diseases and climatic conditions
• Nutritional quality : improving the mineral content of crops

Application methods:

• Diluted foliar spray
• Irrigation with partially desalinated seawater
• Soil amendment with marine concentrates

Other Applications for Living Health

Kitchen :

• Taste advantage
• Adds essential molecules
• Improves overall health

Veterinary medicine:

• Nutritional support for animals
• Improving livestock vitality
• Applications in aquaculture

Cosmetology:

• Skin care using remineralizing properties
• Thalassotherapy products
• Hair care

Research and development:

• Studies on anti-aging properties
• Applications in sports nutrition
• Research on anti-inflammatory effects

Current Perspectives

Although Quinton's work was widely used in the early 20th century, interest in marine plasma is now rekindled in the context of integrative medicine and organic agriculture. Contemporary research is focused on scientifically validating Quinton's empirical observations and developing new, environmentally friendly applications.

Marine urban agriculture is growing enormously and is allowing a renewed interest in ancient techniques which have a real contribution to the balance of the ecosystem by bringing back essential life molecules.

The exceptional mineral richness of seawater and its compatibility with biological systems continue to inspire innovations in many fields related to the health of living organisms.

Gratitude to René Quinton for having opened the way to sea water.