Health Benefits of Kelp or Seaweed
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Kelp or seaweed is a brown marine plant that is used in various culinary application. Kelp is called a "miracle plant" because of its huge therapeutic properties, it contain natural minerals, trace minerals and rare earth elements. Seaweed is a rich source of iodine and iron, iodine is important for the proper functioning of thyroid and iron is important for blood cell function.
Nutritive Value of Seaweeds : Per 100 gm.
- Vitamin A : 2 I.U.
- Niacin : 5.7 mg.
- Calcium : 1,093 mg.
- Iron : 100 mg.
- Phosphorus : 240 gm.
- Fat : 1.1 gm.
- Carbohydrates : 40.2 gm.
- Protein : 7.5 gm
Ocean minerals, such as iodine, selenium, etc., strengthen the immune system.
Health Benefits of Seaweeds :
- Kelps correct mineral deficiencies.
- A good protective food, valuable in overcoming poor digestion, preventing and overcoming goiter (because it is the richest source of iodine), and rebuilding and maintaining the proper function of all glands.
- Reported to aid in brain development.
- Offsets deficiencies of an inferior diet.
- Kelp helps prevent osteoporosis.
- Beneficial for those suffering from impotence, anemia and emaciation.
- Helps to detoxify the body. Helps to increase metabolism.
- May help in controlling obesity because itdissolves fatty wastes through the skin.
- Seaweed bath helps maintain hormone balance for a more youthful body.
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doncarlin says:
2 months ago
I take kelp tabs for the iodine.