There is plenty of research and evidence that seaweed is beneficial for boosting our immune systems. Both kelp and seaweed are known to contain anti-inflammatory properties. It is contained within a complex carbohydrate known as fucoidan. These anti-inflammatory properties have also been proven to contain “anti-viral, and anti-cancer properties.” A researcher conducted a study and analyzed that a diet rich in seaweed powder showed “improved stress-induced liver inflammation conditions.”
Seaweed is recognized as a superfood in certain parts of the world like Asia and Europe, while in North America we are just catching on to its benefits. We are able to take advantage of all the health benefits this powerful food has to offer by directly eating it or enjoying it as a supplement. Seaweed has long been a staple of diets in Japan to the point they have given it the name Nori. In Europe, it is referred to as Laver. When we consider the power seaweed has in reducing inflammation and pain, we can no longer afford to turn our noses up at it.
Both red and brown seaweeds contain a set of phenolic compounds, “which may have both anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant powers.” Inflammation in the body triggers an automatic response that can have a harmful chain reaction that includes damaging our healthy cells, organs, and tissues. When this happens often, or we have chronic inflammation, we put ourselves at a higher risk for long-term tissue damage, internal scarring, disease, and even cancer in some cases.
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