[roasted seaweed]Seaweed is a nutritious food commonly used in Korean everyday meals. Join King BBQ to learn 10 great benefits of seaweed for health.
Enhance thyroid function
Seaweed, especially seaweed, contains a rich source of iodine, which is a major component of the thyroid hormones that are essential for the human body. Because the thyroid hormones regulate metabolism in every cell of the body and play almost all physiological functions. A sign of iodine deficiency in the thyroid gland is goiter. Worldwide, up to 200 million people suffer from goiter, of which 4% is due to iodine deficiency.
Good For The Digestive System
In fact, seaweed has long been an ingredient in functional foods that support the digestive system. Scientists at Newcastle University have studied alginate, a substance found in brown seaweeds and found that it can enhance mucus in the intestines thus helping to protect the intestinal wall.
The alginate in seaweed also helps to slow down the digestion process, making you feel fuller longer. Seaweed is also rich in fiber. A study in Japan showed that seaweed increases beneficial bacteria in the intestines.
Help improve cardiovascular health
Many studies have shown seaweed can be used to prevent hypertension in animals. Research from Kyoto University shows that brown algae fibers are also effective in reducing blood pressure and reducing the risk of stroke in subjects prone to cardiovascular problems.
A 25-year study focusing on the oldest residents - Okinawans, showed that residents had very stable blood pressure, low cholesterol levels, and clarity even as they got older. The researchers found that seaweed makes up more than 50% of the vegetables they eat daily.
Prevent birth defects
Scientists have shown that the amount of folic acid absorbed in meals is necessary to prevent birth defects, including polio in children. Folic acid is abundant in seaweed. Therefore, the addition of seaweed in meals of the family is absolutely necessary. Soups and stews with seaweed or served with seaweed with salad are very nutritious dishes.
Blood pressure
Seaweed absorbs from seawater more than 90 types of minerals with low salt and high calcium content. Therefore, seaweed works to lower blood pressure. And so, for those with high blood pressure, seaweed is a top priority food.
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