What are the Top 4 Benefits of Seamoss

1. Seamoss Contains 92 Trace Minerals

There are various studies that show the number of trace minerals in the human body numbers as much as 102. However, some believe that this is actually 103. Regardless of where the number actually sits, seamoss holds a staggering 92 trace minerals that are found in the human body.

If you follow us on Instagram you’ll understand why I strongly agree with the recommendations in the Nutritional Health Guide. This advises that we should be eating a rainbow of foods to get the vitamins and minerals we need. But, understandably, that’s not as easy for some as it may sound with at times limited access to such a variety of whole foods. And this is where seamoss comes in.

Imagine a single whole food that is naturally packed with a mineral punch like no other. That’s what you’re getting here in this one marine vegetable. Almost every mineral you’ll require for optimal nutritional support and better health. Now, you could argue that you can take a mineral supplement. And if this is your preference, that’s fine. However, I wound suggest that you consider the mineral sources in these supplements.

Often these are likely to have varying impacts on the body because they aren’t from where they should be. That is to say that they aren’t organic (sometimes referred to as being soluble) compounds. They are sometimes mineralised compounds. Take for example the silver content in seamoss. This is an organified soluble form of silver that is able to assimilate with the human body. The alternative is colloidal silver, which is widely accepted as being good for you.

Do your own research here; colloidal silver is an inorganic form of silver and is not good for you in the long run. Colloidal silver is made from a metallic form of silver which has been diluted and suspended in distilled water in an emulsion like state. Tiny silver particles are broken down from the source rods into the water.

This mineralised form of silver causes more harm than good. It damages the liver and kidneys as it builds up over time. It also debilitates the blood and progressively breaks the immune system down. Being a metal it can also interfere with lymphatic functions. The same can be said for other mineralised (insoluble or non-hygroscopic) compounds such as iron in certain states.

Iron, for example, in its mineralised (inorganic) insoluble compound form as ferric hydroxide or ferric oxide wreaks havoc on the body. Excessive amounts of ferrous sulfate (as derived from the oxide state of iron) or iron phosphate (iron, phosphorus and oxygen) can cause complications where the body can be bound up, and result in problems such as astringency in the intestines.

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But iron in its organified (soluble) form as iron fluorine (as a combination of iron Fe(III) ions and fluorine that occurs in high concentration in marine plants) is able to work effectively in the body. Seamoss has non-heme iron, potassium iodide, potassium phosphate, magnesium and calcium which strengthens the bones, and it is able to assimilate with the human body.

Nonheme iron from plant based sources, like seamoss, benefit the human body this way. And this is just one of the 92 minerals in seamoss. Suffice to say that seamoss is loaded with nutrients that are very beneficial to the body and is a great food source.

By having a whole food source of minerals you are more likely to keep illness at bay.

When you get right down to it, disease is little more than the result of a disconnection from what is given to us in nature. So to combat or reverse symptoms related to disease we would be wise to make whole foods a bigger part of our routine.

2. Eating Seamoss Helps to Promote a Healthy Thyroid

In multiple articles here we have touched upon the topic of a healthy functioning thyroid.

Your thyroid gland has what is best described as a butterfly-shape to it. It is found at the base of the throat. This gland has a very important part to play when it comes to the management of hormones.

The two main hormones the thyroid is responsible for managing are Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine. These are constructed with 3 or 4 iodine atoms per molecule. The iodine from seaweed is critical in helping to support effective thyroid function.

It is in the mixing of iodine which had been absorbed by the thyroid with tyrosine (amino acid) that makes Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine. The thyroids is responsible for supporting and maintaining healthy and effective function in the:

● Digestive system

● Heart

● Cholesterol levels

● Brain, mood and hormone balance

● Bones

● Muscle control

● Reproductive organs

● Nervous system

● Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), also known as Metabolism

A healthy functioning thyroid is also necessary for the development of unborn children, and is liked to weight management. When your thyroid is not supported there is the risk of hypothyroidism (an under-active thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid).

Thyroid disorders that are left untreated can develop into more complicated issues including autoimmune diseases. If you hadn’t guessed, in most cases where people suffer from thyroid problems these are typically to an iodine deficiency.

It is in the iodine content found in seamoss that there is a solution. Iodine can be considered a food source for your thyroid. Making seaweed a part of your daily diet will do much to support having a healthy and functioning thyroid. This is key to improving your overall health.

Like all other medical related information we discuss here, it is important that you seek advice from your Doctor or Dietitian before making any diet changes. If you believe that your thyroid function may not be healthy, seek advice from your Doctor or Dietitian for your specific circumstances.

3. Eating Seaweed Supports a Healthy Heart

Did you know that seamoss is a reliable source of vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids? A short list of these include:

● Folic acid

● Potassium

● Vitamin D

● Magnesium, and

● Omega-3 Fatty Acids

That’s just a peek at the powerhouse that seamoss is when it comes to supporting heart health. With a consistent supply of these you could notice effects such as:

● The boosting of blood flow and improved circulation, which helps to control and regulate blood pressure

● Building stronger blood vessels and greatly slowing their deterioration

● Increasing oxygen saturation in the blood which is critical for a healthy body all around

● Reducing the build up of bad cholesterol that results in the blood vessels being clogged with flow choking fatty linings, and

● Fighting free radicals through strong antioxidant properties which helps to prevent organ oxidization

All key components to the reduction of the risks associated with heart disease.

4. Seamoss is Great for Supporting Healthy Immune System Functions

Your immune system requires more than just vitamins and minerals to be effectively supported. One of the other amazing benefits of seamoss is what it brings to help do this. Seamoss possesses properties including it being:

● Antiviral

● Antibacterial

● Antimicrobial

● Anti-inflammatory

● Anticoagulant, and

● Probiotic

The probiotic properties of seamoss are great for gut health, which supports a healthy immune system. If you are struggling with an illness the anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties help with a quick recovery. Seamoss fights infection, and has a long history of doing this.

My Grandmother would prescribe seamoss to her patients when she was a practicing Naturopath. The Irish did this hundreds of years ago. This is where the cough syrup ‘Irish Moss’ originally came from. Even way back then they understood the antiviral, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of this marine vegetable.

Who else right now is thinking of Hypocrites saying?

“Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food”

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Used to help with treating sore throats, chest coughs, tuberculosis, bronchial infections and pneumonia, seamoss is the unquestionable go to for many. In the past I’ve doubled down on my dosage if I felt like my throat was a bit scratchy after a flight, and it’s helped immensely.

I now load up beforehand and have found that I don’t suffer from the coughs and sniffles of others on the plane afterwards. On top of these properties found in seamoss it is also great at expelling mucus. By clearing this gunk out of your system you’ll begin to feel better much quicker.

Source: 

https://www.detoxandcure.com/top-10-benefits-of-seamoss/ 

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