Kelp PowderBOTANICAL NAME – Ascophyllum nodosum Plant Family: Fucaceae Ascophyllum nodosum is a large, common, cold water seaweed in the Fucaceae family. Sea kelp is enjoyed for its nutritious qualities and can be added to most foods including smoothies, soups, salad dressings, and rice dishes. Powdered kelp can be easily included in practically every dish. You may sprinkle it on entrees, soups, salads, and it makes a marvelous drink in the form of a “green smoothie”. Also adds well in teas and in iced drinks. Kelp powder is a leading source of iodine, a trace mineral that is essential for healthy thyroid function. Ground from dried Atlantic kelp, this nutrient-dense powder is also rich in marine minerals like potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Enjoy the protective health benefits of kelp powder by adding it to your favorite everyday foods.Here are all the reasons you’ll want to add more kelp to your diet: It’s a good source of vitamins and minerals Kelp is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B-12, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Vitamin K aids with bone metabolism and helps produce the protein that’s key to making blood clots. Vitamin A is key to so many functions in your body, from making sure you have optimal eye health to supporting the immune system and reproduction. At the same time, it also helps the heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs work optimally. It supports thyroid function. Kelp is one of the best natural sources of iodine, which is essential for thyroid hormone production. Iodine deficiency can lead to goiter—an enlargement of the thyroid gland—and metabolism disruptions (which can cause things like weight changes among other symptoms). It supports bone health. While kelp is a great source of all of the above vitamins and nutrients, its real claim to fame nutritionally is as a plant-based source of calcium—it’s a better source than most vegetables, including kale. It aids in weight maintenance. Kelp contains a natural fiber called alginate, which studies have found can inhibit fat absorption in the gut by 75%. As a result, kelp is being researched as a weight maintenance supplement that could be added to foods like yogurt. More research is needed to confirm these findings, though. It could enhance longevity. Kelp could be the key to a long and happy life. It’s a dietary staple in Japan (different kinds of kelp account for a staggering 21% of Japanese meals), and it’s been suggested that this could be a contributing factor in Japanese people’s above-average life spans. More research is needed to understand how kelp may affect longevity, but with so many benefits, it’s worth adding this nutrient-rich sea veggie to your diet. Kelp in skin care By now, it should be clear that most research supports the consumption of kelp for good health. But overachieving kelp is also a great thing to put on your body—or at least on your skin. Brown algae has many benefits for skin: It’s high in antioxidants and, when applied topically, will help reduce redness and swelling. In addition, kelp is also a great moisturizer. Finding kelp-enhanced skin care products isn’t difficult. Many skin treatments and cosmetics already contain algae, both because of its specific skin benefits and because, on a purely practical production level, algae is a great industrial thickener. So, basically, if you get a kelp (or other algae) beauty product, it’s multi-tasking, helping your skin look brighter and younger and literally keeping your face cream all creamy and perfect. A last word on kelp. Kelp is a nutrient-dense edible brown algae. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, especially iodine and calcium, and can support bone health, weight maintenance, and, when applied topically, skin appearance. Kelp is available fresh, dried, and powdered. For an easy way to incorporate it into your diet, try adding the powdered form to water or smoothies. Precautions – Seaweeds contain naturally high levels of iodine. This product is harvested from the sea. Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to fish or shellfish. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. The information in the listing is just a brief description found on the internet that describes the item, please do your own research before purchasing, or contact a health professional for further information about this item. 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