Seaweed, a seaweed that has been known for a long time, is now actively used not only in cooking, but also in the production of medicines. However, like any product with a rich composition of minerals, vitamins, etc., it is not a panacea and has a number of "buts".
The benefits of seaweed
The well-known and used seaweed contains magnesium, potassium, bromine, iron and, of course, iodine. It is exactly the one that is so necessary for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland and which residents of large cities are always lacking.
Fructose, polysaccharides, folic acid, and pantothenic acid - these constituents of seaweed provide benefits in very different ways. If you ask the question in which sphere of life, seaweed has a positive effect on the body, then first of all it is worth noting its ability to relieve high blood pressure and atherosclerosis, from coronary heart disease.
The most popular variety of seaweed is kelp. It is also called "sea ginseng".
It was also revealed that seaweed breaks down and removes both cholesterol and toxins, slags and other toxic substances from the body. The bactericidal properties of this alga are also widely used: in cosmetology, with rejuvenating and soothing masks for the skin, in the creation of drugs that increase immunity.
Brown or green algae are ribbons up to 13 meters long that grow in the Japanese and northern seas. It is this seaweed that is canned or supplied to stores in a dried, often powdered form.
The properties of seaweed are invaluable in case of vitamin deficiency, since it contains all the vitamins necessary for a person: A, C, groups B, D and E. They all benefit even the appearance: the hair becomes soft, shiny and strong, the nails stop breaking, and the skin becomes well-groomed and fresh.
Among other things, seaweed normalizes digestion, with an increase in the amount consumed, it can have a laxative, cleansing effect, which is used for weight loss. But the seaweed dried and boiled with boiling water or cooked in the usual way is used in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract. There are even drops with cabbage extract.
Harm of seaweed
The harmful effect of seaweed also takes place. For example, absorbing toxic substances from the growing environment, algae can poison the body, so you can buy it only in proven places and in mass production. It is also worthwhile to be careful about the amounts consumed by people with hyperthyroidism.
Be that as it may, seaweed is a complete health assistant and an excellent product for any table.
