Sea Kelp is high in antioxidants, including flavonoids and carotenoids. These help fight against disease causing free radicals.

Sea Kelp is low in fat and calories. Sea Kelp contains a natural fibre called alginate, which studies have found can prevent fat being absorbed by the gut by 75%. Research into Sea Kelp being used as a weight maintenance supplement is currently be carried out.

Sea Kelp is thought to be beneficial to hair strength due to the vitamins and minerals it contains. It is a source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, plus zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, copper and potassium. Sea Kelp also contains about 10 times more calcium than cows milk.

There is some evidence to suggest that taking Sea Kelp supplements can boost hair growth. Sea Kelp contains nutrients required by hair strength and health so taking Sea Kelp can help reduce split ends and breakages.

Sea Kelp is one of the best natural sources of iodine, which is essential for thyroid hormone production.

Sea Kelp can apparently provide your body with more energy for exercise. Sea Kelp can help your muscles recover from exercise too. Kelp contains high levels of magnesium, crucial for a number of biochemical reactions in the body.

One of Sea Kelps biggest benefits for skin is that it’s full of antioxidants. The antioxidants in Sea Kelp  protect your skin from UVA rays, pollution  The antioxidants in Sea Kelp also help to maintain skin elasticity and reduce wrinkles.

Some people are so iodine deficient that when they begin to take Sea Kelp, they can notice a difference in energy levels and mental clarity within just a few days. Typically though, for most people, taking Sea Kelp supplements for 6 weeks or longer is recommended before any noticeable positive effects on the body and mind.

If you are being treated for thyroid issues, you should not take Sea Kelp. You also shouldn’t use take Sea Kelp if you take certain heart medicines.