Sea moss is an algae that forms in various colors from yellow, to purple, to red, and is technically known as chondrus crispus. It grows naturally along the Atlantic shorelines of Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. With it being incredibly nutritious, it became known as the super-food of the sea.
The human body is made up of 102 minerals and Irish Moss contains 92 of them. It also provides a wealth of other important nutrients including; protein, beta-carotene, B vitamins, pectin, vitamin C and Sulphur. One of the most important of these nutrients is a sulphur-containing amino acid called taurine, which is more abundant in Irish moss than any other seaweed – a nutrient that is commonly lacking in vegetarian and vegan diets. It is an excellent immune boosting food that can be invaluable in the recovery from debilitating illness. Its high vitamin and mineral content make it the perfect food to replenish and revitalize the body after a long battle with disease.
How can Sea Moss Help You?
- Eases Joint Pain
The combination of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties naturally found in sea moss provide an effective remedy for joint pain. Sea moss can also aid in helping to recover faster after a strenuous workout session or from surgeries.
- Weight Loss
Irish Moss is thought to help reduce the appetite due to its ability to absorb moisture, increasing its volume and filling the intestinal tract with a bulking type material, thus increasing the feeling of fullness. Its gentle laxative effect can promote the elimination process of waste through the gastrointestinal tract. The aforementioned iodine content can boost metabolism which in turn will increase energy and can help to accelerate weight loss.
- Thyroid Health
Containing the vital thyroid hormone precursor DI-Iodothyronine (DIT), and the thyroid hormones Thyroxin (T4) and Tri-iodothyronine (T3). If the thyroid doesn’t produce these hormones as it should, this can have a harmful effect on metabolism and many other bodily systems. The thyroid gland contains the highest concentration of iodine than any other organ in the body. Sea Moss is also extremely high in the trace element iodine; Making it great for thyroid health.
- Promotes Mental and Emotional Well-Being
The mental health support of sea moss comes from its dense amount of potassium. Potassium helps our body maintain healthy mental and emotional function. A lack of it leads to anxiety, irritability, and depression. Sea moss packs more potassium than two bananas, and has proven to be beneficial, especially in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as well as with anxiety and depression.
- Respiratory Health
Being a potent source of potassium chloride, sea moss soothes inflammation of the mucus membranes to prevent congestion, helping to clear out the lungs of any phlegm that builds up. Smokers suffer with large amounts of mucus build up and phlegm. Also in smokers the airways in the lungs become inflamed. As a result smokers can have difficulty in breathing and reduced air flow. Sea moss may also help to prevent a common cold from turning into pneumonia and can treat other respiratory problems such as bronchitis, the flu, sore throats, the common cold, and much more.
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