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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