Seaweed is often found on store shelves. She sells by weight, in jars or as part of Korean salads. Which cabbage to choose and how much you need to eat in order to bring only benefits to the body.
Seaweed (kelp) is an alga, the length of the leaves (thalli) of which reaches 10 m or more. The beneficial properties of kelp have been studied for a long time, and cabbage is used for medical purposes almost all over the world. The taste of seaweed is very spicy and specific, but gourmets value it very much and use it to prepare various dishes.
Kelp is a real storehouse of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin A (beta-carotene) improves vision, prevents oncological tumors, and has a beneficial effect on the skin. B vitamins help the nervous system to function properly, improve the condition of the cerebral vessels.
Vitamin C - the first helper of the immune system, reduces the risk of colds, the formation of cholesterol plaques and atherosclerosis in the vessels. Vitamin E has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, has a beneficial effect on the reproductive function of the body.
There is a list of essential microelements in seaweed. 100-150 g of this product covers the body's daily iodine requirement. Without this trace element, the proper functioning of the thyroid gland is impossible. Iodine speeds up metabolism, increases efficiency, improves sleep. Potassium strengthens the heart muscle, which significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Magnesium relieves nervous tension, irritability, improves sleep quality. Iron prevents the onset of anemia by regulating the level of hemoglobin in the blood. Laminari dishes are shown to people suffering from hypertension, thyroid disorders, chronic constipation.
But, despite the obvious benefits, use of seaweed with caution is advised for people with diseases of the kidneys and excretory tracts. Skin diseases such as furunculosis, acne, hives, allergic rashes are also a contraindication to the use of seaweed.
