Kelp
Dried Kelp, often called seaweed, which naturally grows along shallow coastlines around the world, is actually not seaweed but algae with an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals. Because of its natural iodine content the algae has unique healing properties. The species has long strap like fronds with large egg-shaped air bladders at regular intervals. The species grows slowly and the plants can live to be several decades old and grow up to 100 to 260 ft. (30 to 80 meters) before breakage.
Kelp is very nutritionally rich containing iodine, iron, calcium, pantothenic acid, zinc, copper, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, manganese and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, E and K. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) say that seaweed such as kelp is one of the best natural food sources of iodine, an essential component in thyroid hormone production. A deficiency in iodine leads to metabolism disruption and can also lead to an enlargement of the thyroid gland known as goiter. But, too much iodine consumption can create health issues. The key is to get a moderate amount to raise energy levels and brain function. It is difficult to get too much iodine in natural kelp but this could be an issue with kelp supplements. Organic kelp is also an excellent salt substitute.
Kelp is naturally high in antioxidants, including carotenoids, flavonoids, and alkaloids, which help to fight against disease-causing free radicals. Antioxidant vitamins like vitamin C, and minerals like manganese and zinc, help to combat oxidative stress and may offer benefits to cardiovascular and skin tissue health. There have been many claims regarding kelp’s abilities to fight chronic disease, including cancer. Recent studies have explored the role of sea vegetables in estrogen-related and colon cancers, osteoarthritis, and other conditions. Researchers found that kelp can slow the spread of colon and breast cancers. A compound found in kelp called fucoidan may also prevent the spread of lung cancer and prostate cancer.
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Used as a whole raw ingredient, not as an essential oil
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Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
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Supports a healthy immune system
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Preservative Free
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USDA certified organic
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Certified Kosher
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