Sea Kelp is packed with vitamins and minerals, containing the highest concentration of calcium of any food, it contains iodine and tyrosine which combine to create t3 and t4, thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism and other functions throughout the body.
- Prized for its nutritional benefits and also its low calorie count.
- Comes from West coast of Tasmania, Australia
- Extraordinary amounts of minerals, which are found in the sea.
- The mineral content can be up to as high as 36% of its dry mass.
- Includes minerals; cobalt, nickel, boron, manganese, fluoride, molybdenum, selenium, copper, zinc, iron, iodine, phosphorous, sulphur, chlorine, potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium.
- Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormone, which in turn helps, in the proper growth and development of the body.
- Rich in Calcium
- High in amounts of protein 30-40%
- Rich in source of carotenes, vitamin A
- Vitamin B12, a vitamin which is found in very less amounts in land plants.
- Excellent sources of vitamin B5
- Magnesium and iron found in high amounts
- Contain B3 (niacin) and B5 (riboflavin), which helps in repairing the tissue fast.
- Beneficial for fat loss as contains a rich source of highly absorbable minerals and is low calories.
- Might provide protection against radiation, according to a study. A tannin molecule, protects blood cells, repairs damaged DNA in immune cells and promotes immune cell growth and reproduction. The molecule also acts as an anti- inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
- Rich in vitamin K and folate. Vitamin K is important for blood clot when needed, gives protection against osteoporosis and prevents cell damage by fighting against free radicals created from the breakdown of food.
- Some signs that indicate you may need additional K include easy bruising, bleeding, liver or gallstone problems.
- Folate & B complex is responsible for supporting red blood cell production and skin cell development.
- B complex keeps the nervous system healthy.
- Magnesium keeps your heart healthy, your muscles and blood vessels strong and helps break down carbohydrates for energy.
- Lignan phytonutrients, promotes women’s health by converting with your body to compounds that act like estrogens. If stored levels of estrogens become low, these compounds have an estrogens-like effect. When estrogens levels are too high, lignin phytonutrients crowd out the hormone and minimize unwanted side effects.
- The nutrients also have antioxidant properties that work against damaging free radicals that circulate in your body.
- Another phytonutrient, fucan, which reduces the body’s inflammatory response and prevents blood clot formation.