KELP Benefits

There are treasures to be found in the vast and wide ocean. I?m not talking about pirate’s chest filled with gold or pearls the size of your fist (although these would be very exciting to have indeed). No, I am talking about the seaweed that packs a whole wealth of vitamins and minerals and that provides a long list of health benefits.

Kelp is a power-packed seaweed that is an excellent source of a bevy of vitamins and minerals. In fact, kelp (or laminar) has one of the highest mineral content in any one source. From kelp, you can get laminarin, selenium, the B-vitamins, vitamin C, protein, zinc, nitrogen, some essential fatty acids, sodium salts and a whole lot more. With these, kelp is able to help you normalize your metabolism, strengthen your immune system, lower your cholesterol level and maintain healthy and balanced body systems (digestion and respiration included).

One important function of kelp is to regulate the thyroid gland. You see, a thyroid gland gone awry is a source of a lot of problems: being overweight or underweight (depending on the case), suffering from goiter, and enlarged testes and lymph nodes. The thyroid gland needs iodine to function properly and kelp provides this in sufficient amounts. Kelp is even considered better than artificially manufactured iodine, as kelp does not produce allergies. Meanwhile, one reason for obesity is linked to an overactive pituitary and thyroid gland. The nutrients in kelp help to regulate these glands, and also our kidney and prostate glands.

Kelp also helps your body ward off the negative effects of toxins and “poisons”. It wraps up the poisons that harm our body and gets it ready for disposal.

Kelp also works to neutralize substances that may harm the body by working as a mild laxative. Drugs, chemicals and heavy metals are neutralized so that they stop wreaking havoc with the body. These are bound by the algins, which are then excreted as waste.

Yes, Kelp is a power herb from the sea! You can use it in place of salt or take it in the form of capsules and tablets.

Monica Parsons also recommends that you find out more about Kelp Weight Loss and also explore Kelp Tablets

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Posted on 15 October '09, under Baby Food & Nutrition.