Bladderwrack's Latin name is Fucus vesicalosus. Depending on it's location, it's also known as red fucus, rockweed, black tang, Atlantic kelp, bladderfucus & cutweed. Common types used as foods or supplements are Hijiki, wakame, ogo, kelp, nori, kombu, arame, dulse, sea moss, spirulina & blue spirulina.
It is a type of nutrient dense seaweed. Rich in vitamins & minerals, including calcium, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc, Vitamins A & C. It's high in phytochemicals which can help with oxidative stress & it can promote your skin's natural collagen production.
It contains high levels of iodine which support the thyroid by producing the thyroid hormones T3 & T4. These help regulate metabolism. It's a demulcent, which soothes against irritants in the stomach, also supports proper growth & neurological development. Deficiency in these can cause goiter & hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is related to Hashimoto's & thyroiditis. If you aren't low in this mineral & you take excess amounts, it can lead to worse health issues. It can be used to reverse nutrient deficiencies & help with overall health.
Rich in antioxidants, like beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, It's an anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, can support brain function, anti-coagulant, help with blood sugar levels & can be used for obesity.
Although it can help with health issues, it can also contain heavy metals, so one might want to be cautious. It contains exceptional combination of macro & micro nutrients. Iodine deficiency can cause heart complications. It can improve HDL cholesterol though.
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