Seaweeds have innumerable benefits deriving mainly by their high content of minerals and antioxidants (carotenoids).
Let’s see where they are most beneficial:
To Keep the mind sharp.
Significant amount of vitamins, protein, ionic minerals and trace minerals enhances your brain’s performance (specifically Asparagine, which energizes the brain and also boosts the immune system, while Boron improves mental clarity as it assists in unclogging arteries).
To preserve good eyesight.
Sea vegetables are the leading sources of natural carotenes like Vitamin A (beta carotene) and bioflavonoids – antioxidants that help clear up the cellular debris that accumulate in the eyes. Bioflavonoids for one, works with prolonging Vitamin C action in the eyes, which help prevent swelling and inflammation of ocular tissues. Vitamins A and C keep vision 20/20 and help prevent “dry eye” syndrome.
To improve gum health and strengthen teeth.
Aside from calcium, sea vegetables are also rich in vitamin C, one of the most essential vitamins, which keeps the gums in the pink of health. 26x the calcium of milk, seaweed strengthens teeth (and bones!). It also has Fluorine that fights tooth decay.
To strengthen the immune system.
Polynutrients in ocean vegetables help strengthen the immune system and keep the body resistant to illness.
Overflowing with vitamin B, C, minerals and amino acids and anti-inflammatory properties, sea plants enhance resistance to allergies and other infection.
Seaweed’s strong anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties help prevent against colds, flu and other respiratory problems.
An army of antioxidants fights dangerous free radicals (cells that go wayward) for a super strong and protected immune system.
To reduce cancer risks and stops tumor growth..
Powerful antioxidants (lignans) and anti-cancer properties help inhibit abnormal cell growth by a whopping 95%! Iodine and amino acids combine to significantly reduce breast and uterine fibroids; help prevent cysts from forming.
To promote energy
Energy-boosting B vitamins, Vitamin C and minerals fight stress and fatigue so you stay active and alert.
Promote beauty and rejuvenation, beautiful and healthy skin, hair and nails and help eliminate cellulite
Replete with phytochemicals and anti-ageing properties, sea plants enhance cell regeneration and rejuvenation thus, delaying ageing.
Rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin A, minerals and amino acids, sea veggies maintain collagen (a property necessary for smooth functioning of connective tissues) making skin supple, soft to touch. Laugh lines and wrinkles are reduced.
Amino acid, minerals and vitamin content of sea vegetables nourish the skin. Trace mineral Serine enhances skin beauty while Theonine improves skin tone.
Antioxidants in seaweed increase your body’s fat-burning ability; help skin tissue and fat cells absorb minerals. These minerals then break the chemical bond that seals the fat cells and hasten their release out of the body (through the kidneys and bladder) halting cellulite build-up.
Amino acids, vitamins and minerals help strengthen hair strands and texture resulting in lustrous hair. Biotin, which belongs to the family of B vitamins, promotes healthier and shiny hair.
Vitamins, amino acids, minerals and enzymes in seaweed keep nails strong and healthy.
To lower blood pressure and improve blood circulation.
Sea vegetables are a very good source of magnesium, which has also been known to reduce high blood pressure; prevent stroke.
Seaweed curbs the formation of blood clots to help prevent atherosclerosis or hardening of the heart vessels.
To normalize cholesterol levels.
Effectively lowers blood cholesterol;
To support bone health and joint function.
High magnesium content stimulates production of calcitonin (hormone), which helps increase calcium in the bones. Seaweed is also a terrific source of natural vitamin D, essential for calcium absorption, bone health and muscle function. Its Fluorine content improves bone density helping prevent osteoporosis (bone disease) in the process.
To fuel weight loss naturally by aiding digestion.
Virtually fat-free, essential fatty acids (EFAs), plant fiber and algin fuel weight loss and amazingly continue to do so even as you age.
Polysaccharides (a form of soluble fiber) in sea greens, aid in digestion by soothing the digestive and intestinal tracts.
To maintain healthy thyroid, liver, kidneys and prostate.
Abundant natural, organically-bond iodine extracts maintain healthy thyroid function, help prevent goiter.
Seaweeds contain important vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes, which help prevent fatty liver development, toxic build-up and other related diseases.
Minerals in seaweed act like electrolytes, which help kidneys regain optimum function. Then, too, its fiber content aids in kidney stone prevention.
High in mineral content, seaweed helps maintain healthy prostate (gland) especially in middle-aged men.
Detoxify heavy metals and pollutants.
Minerals, amino acids and fiber work in unison to detoxify heavy metals and pollutants that enter the body through food and the air we breathe (Chlorella).
To maintain the body’s natural equilibrium.
Major and trace minerals, which are plentiful in ocean vegetables, keep life-sustaining activities in the body and maintain proper PH balance for optimal health. Sea vegetables alkalize the body, making it less acidic. And the more alkaline the body, the younger it is!
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