Kelp is an affordable and unavailable seafood, rich in carotenoids, dietary fiber, mannitol, fucoidan, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, kelphenolic acid and rockweed polysaccharide. In this article, we will explain the efficacy and effects of kelp and its contraindications.
Promote thyroid health
Kelp has the ability to prevent goiter and maintain normal function of the thyroid gland. Among all foods, kelp has the highest iodine content and is known as the "King of Iodine". People who suffer from chronic iodine deficiency may develop goiter. Iodine deficiency in pregnant women can affect the growth and development of the fetus, resulting in stunted growth and low intelligence after birth.
Lower blood pressure and blood fat
Kelp is rich in potassium, which can maintain the body's balanced intake of sodium and has the effect of dilating peripheral blood vessels, so it can prevent and control hypertension. Kelp contains kombucha, etc., which can inhibit the absorption of cholesterol, reduce blood viscosity, prevent thrombosis and clear blood lipids.
Diuretic
On top of the dried kelp, there is a layer of powdery white cream, which is the precipitate of kelp, called mannitol, which is an excellent osmotic diuretic and is often consumed to diureticize and reduce swelling and reduce the burden on the kidneys.
Prevent and cure constipation and hemorrhoids
The rich dietary fiber of kelp has the effect of stimulating intestinal peristalsis, shortening the residence time of feces in the intestine, promoting defecation and detoxification, and has the effect of preventing and treating constipation and hemorrhoids.
Control blood sugar
Kelp is rich in dietary fiber basically does not produce calories, difficult to be digested and absorbed, and easy to make people feel full. The sodium fucoidan component contained in kelp enhances insulin activity and helps control blood sugar levels.
Enhances the ability to fight cancer
The blood of cancer patients is acidic, and kelp is an alkaline food containing more calcium, which is known as the "king of alkaline food". In addition, kelp contains alginic acid and mannitol, which have the function of eliminating foreign substances and can enhance the immunity of human body against cancer.
Nourishes the face and body
Kelp is an ideal food for skin care. The white powder on the surface of dried kelp is mannitol, which has great medical value and is useful for treating drug poisoning and swelling. Kelp is rich in minerals. Eating it regularly can prevent osteoporosis and anemia, thus making people's bones stronger and more fit.
Taboos of kelp consumption
1, do not eat kelp immediately after drinking tea (tea containing tannic acid), and do not immediately eat sour fruit (sour fruit containing phytic acid). Because the kelp is rich in iron, the above two foods will hinder the absorption of iron in the body.
2, patients suffering from hyperthyroidism should not eat kelp, because the rich content of iodine in kelp will aggravate the disease.
3, pregnant women and lactating mothers should not eat more kelp. This is because the iodine in kelp can enter the fetus and baby with the blood circulation and cause thyroid dysfunction.
