Sea Moss: Health Benefits, Common types and Nutrients

                                  

Sea moss

Sea moss is an organic vegan and superfood that is nutrient-dense algae. Most common type is red algae commonly known as "Irish moss". Organic sea moss is a natural alga commonly found in the Caribbean and along the Atlantic coast of North America and Europe.

It has many natural health benefits and used as traditional medicine from for centuries due to its low calories, fat and sugar. It contains small amount of protein, gluten free and is a good source of vitamins and minerals.” It addition to calcium, magnesium, potassium and iodine, sea moss is also a good source of iron and vitamins C and A, which are known to aid your immune.

Common types of sea moss:

·        Chondrus Crispus (commonly referred to as Irish moss)

·        Gracilaria (commonly known as Jamaican moss)

·        Eucheuma Cottonii (commonly referred to as guso)

Colors of sea moss:

· Sea moss contains many colors but all sea moss contains unique phytonutrients and almost same nutritional value.

o   Gold Sea Moss (mostly sun dried) is the most common that have minimum smell and taste as compared to the other colors.

o   Purple Sea Moss is rare and mostly died in dark places to protect its unique color and benefits. It contains anthocyanins that are powerful antioxidants that involve in strengthening of bones, lower inflammation and reduce heart related diseases.

o   Green Sea Moss is most rare and dried in a dark room. It contains high amount of “chlorophyll” known as the "life force" of plants. Chlorophyll having powerful deodorizing, detoxifier, antibacterial, wound and skin healing properties. and reducing bacterial growth in wounds.

Nutrients of sea moss:

·        Sea moss is a source of low-carb and gluten-free diet.

·     It is a rich source of over 90 essential minerals and trace elements vital for human health including iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

·        It contains vitamins A, C, E, K, and B-complex.

·        It is rich source of fiber.

·        It also contains carrageenan and it is a natural source of iodine.

·        It also contains sulfur and

Sea moss health benefits:

·        Boosts immunity

·       Improves digestion

·       Improves wound healing

·        Helps to prevent Parkinson's disease

·        Helps to reduce weight

·        Improves antibacterial activity

·        Reduce inflammation

·        Expels mucus from body

·        Supports thyroid health

·        Cleanse the blood

·        Relief from colds and flu

·        Detoxifies the body

·        Prevents kidney stones

·        Regulate metabolism

·        Effective for fighting prostate enlargement

·        Promotes healthy skin

·        Help to reduce body fat

·        Improve skin tone and texture

·        Boosts energy

·        Improves respiratory health

·        Promote healthy hair growth

·        Improve neuroprotective activity

·        Enhanced immune response

Ways to utilize sea moss:

·    Can be added in smoothies, soups, and stews, or use it as a thickener in sauces and dressings

·        Can also be utilized as in form of supplements either as

o   Sea moss gel

o   Sea moss capsule

o   Sea moss powder