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Name:

Kelp

 

Latin Name:

Ascophylum nodosum

 

Action:

Is a seaweed which is high not only in Iodine (see Iodine) but in many other minerals and trace elements such as potassium, magnesium, calcium & iron.
The Iodine is used by the thyroid gland to produce Thyroid hormones responsible for maintaining the normal metabolism in all body cells.

Uses:

For Weight Management, Water Balance, Overall Health.

 

Food Source:

Sea vegetables, sea food