[roasted seaweed benefits]Seaweed is a nutritious food commonly used in Japan's everyday meals. Join Saiba to learn 10 great benefits of seaweed for health.
Preventing cancer
Lignans in seaweed have the ability to inhibit the formation and growth of tumors, restrict cancer cells to the blood and metastasize cancer on other parts of the body. In addition, lignans prevent the synthesis of estrogen in cells with the same effect as some drugs used in chemotherapy for cancer.
In postmenopausal women, adipose tissue is where estrogen is synthesized, large amounts of estrogen metabolites are the main factors causing breast cancer.
Dr. Jane Tra of Harvard University published an article saying that regular seaweed consumption may be an important factor in reducing breast cancer rate in Japan.
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 seaweeds increase beneficial bacteria in the gut.
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 seaweed served with salad are very nutritious dishes.
Blood pressure
Seaweed absorbs from sea water more than 90 types of minerals with low salt and high calcium content. Therefore, seaweed works to lower blood pressure. And so, for people with high blood pressure, seaweed is a top priority food.
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