Seaweed Powder 1Kg Organically Sourced in the UK

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Seaweed also contains small amounts of vitamins A, C, E, and K, along with folate, zinc, sodium, calcium, and magnesium ( 10). One animal study found that rats who consumed fucoxanthin lost weight, whereas rats who consumed the control diet did not. Directions for Use: This Seaweed Powder has multiple uses and is extremely versatile. It can be used as a Bath Soak, Foot Soak, Body Scrub, Face Mask, Lip Exfoliator or can be made into a paste and applied directly onto dry, flaking patches of skin. It is a must-have for people of all ages who suffer with dry, flaking skin, eczema or any other dry skin complaint. Seaweed is also considered to have anti-obesity effects. In particular, several animal studies suggest that a substance in seaweed called fucoxanthin may help reduce body fat ( 34, 35, 36). The results showed that fucoxanthin increased the expression of a protein that metabolizes fat in rats ( 36).

A number of studies have proven that seaweed is an extremely powerful source of antioxidants, which help prevent inflammation. As a result, eating seaweed may reduce the risk of arthritis, celiac disease, asthma, depression and obesity. A study into the antioxidant activity of two edible green seaweeds, ulva genus and ulva prolifera, found varying levels of phenolic compounds, which are one of the most effective antioxidants in marine algae.

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It appears that dried green and purple seaweed contain substantial amounts of vitamin B12. One study found 2.4 mcg or 100% of the RDI of vitamin B12 in only 4 grams of nori seaweed ( 14, 15). Exfoliates dead skin cells: Sarfati says that the detoxifying benefits of Corallina officinalis (a red seaweed that forms calcium carbonate) help to gently remove dead, loose skin cells from the skin surface.

Furthermore, excess free radical production is considered to be an underlying cause of several diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes ( 20, 21). Although the results in animal studies appear very promising, it’s important that human studies are conducted to verify these findings. Summary

Keep up with the Seaweeders

DIY Revitalizing Seaweed Mask – This vitamin and mineral-rich mask will tone and moisturize the skin, soothe any inflammation, unclog pores and help remove toxins from the body. All you need is kelp powder, which is readily available at most health food stores, aloe vera gel, and distilled water. Its iodine content varies greatly depending on the type, where it was grown, and how it was processed. In fact, one dried sheet of seaweed can contain 11–1,989% of the RDI ( 7). What’s more, another substance in seaweed called alginate prevented blood sugar spikes in animals after they were fed a high-sugar meal. It’s thought that alginate may reduce the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream ( 52, 53). While a few case reports have associated iodine-containing kelp consumption and thyroid dysfunction, thyroid function returned to regular once consumption stopped ( 58, 59). Japanese people’s high seaweed intake might be one reason why they have the highest life expectancy in the world ( 57).