Kelp is used to strengthen and promote the glands. It controls the thyroid and regulates metabolism. It is a sustainer to the nervous system and the brain, and is a terrific boost for pregnancy and the developing child. It contains over 30 essential minerals and vitamins.

Kelp has been part of the Japanese diet for over 2000 years in sushi, noodles, soup, medicine, etc.

Kelp is one of the highest sources of minerals and vitamins. It is especially high in natural iodine plus all the cell salts that are so important to the proper function of the body and the thyroid. It is also known as bladderwrack.

Studies show that the intake of kelp in Japan is partly responsible for the country's dramatically lower breast cancer rates, as well as the presence of less obesity, heart disease, respiratory disease, rheumatism and arthritis, high blood pressure, thyroid deficiency and constipation.

Kelp should be good for everyone due to it's strengthening effect to the entire body. It is especially good for ailing and convalescent persons and during pregnancy. It supports the nervous system and is helpful for weight loss by raising the metabolism and burning excess calories.

The micronutrient values of sea vegetables greatly exceed those in soil based crops; more importantly, their trace minerals are in organic forms the body can readily absorb and use. Kelp is known to contain many vitamins, chelated minerals and essential amino acids. (chelated meaning - bound with a protein ion, or best explained as - in a form that can be absorbed easily and directly by the body). Because of its natural iodine content, Kelp has a normalizing effect on the thyroid gland. In other words, thin people with thyroid trouble can gain weight by using Kelp, and obese people can lose weight.

Physicians recommend the use of sea vegetables for obesity, poor digestion, flatulence, and obstinate constipation. It has been reported to be very beneficial to the sensory nerves, membranes surrounding the brain, spinal cord, and brain tissue. Other uses are for hair loss, goiter, ulcers, arteries, and nails. Kelp is said to protect us from the effects of radiation, and softens stools.

Kelp is beneficial for hair, skin and nails. It helps combat stress, eczema, glands and radiation poisoning. Kelp can also prevent birth defects, aid in pregnancy and strengthens the adrenal glands.

Seaweed is so packed with vitamins and minerals. It's literally super food.

Kelp used for Weight loss