benefits of seaweed and how to process it

Seaweed (illustration / public domain image)

As we all know, seaweed is rich in nutrients, it contains iodine, iron, calcium, mannitol, carotene and other nutrients that the body needs. Seaweed called Laminaria contains the active ingredient which can lower cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations. Laminaria also has anti-clotting effects, can prevent intravascular thrombosis. Kelp is also rich in cellulose, cellulose can reduce cholesterol, to prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis.

Remember to soak it six hours before eating

Arsenic is a substance which if consumed in excessive amounts can cause chronic poisoned. Arsenic found in seaweed caused by water pollution. Therefore, before consuming seaweed, to keep it safe, should be washed clean. But do not soak it too long because the nutrients contained can be dissolved into the water.

Patients with hyperthyroidism and gastrointestinal diseases, especially gastric and duodenal ulcers should not consuming seaweed, pregnant and lactating women should not eat too much seaweed because seaweed contains iodine that will enter through the blood circulation into the body of fetus, and it can causes thyroid dysfunction in the fetus / child.