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Overview
Hey, sushi fans...rice is nice, but Kelp can help!
Kelp is an algae, or sea vegetable, that is highly nutritious and loaded with vitamins, minerals, trace nutrients and antioxidants.
Kelp's rich supply of nutrients supports healthy digestion and metabolism, immune function, proper fluid balance, and respiratory health, as it promotes general well-being.
Kelp also supports glandular function and hormone balance, especially relating to the thyroid gland.
Eating “sea vegetables” is not a new idea. The ancient Greeks and Romans ate Kelp as a food source. And according to records in China, people have been eating various types of kelp there for more than 2,000 years! Kelp is eaten more than any other algae variety.
And kelp is still HUGE in Asia. Our friends in Japan, Korea and China consume it like crazy. The Japanese eat the most seaweed per capita. And they use more than 20 different species of kelp in their cooking, some of which they can trace back 1400 years!
Our Kelp formula features two organic, wild-harvested North Atlantic kelp species: Oarweed and Knotted wrack.
Benefits
- Supports metabolism.
- Supports the glandular system.
- Features two North Atlantic Kelp species.
- Organic, non-GMO & wild-harvested to ensure sustainability.
How It Works
The salty sea is home to prolific algae such as kelp that naturally contain a variety of important nutrients, including vitamins (A, B1, B2, folate, B12, C, D, E, and K) and minerals (calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and zinc), as well as antioxidants and trace nutrients.
Kelp is also one of the best food sources of iodine, an essential trace mineral that supports glandular function and helps maintain healthy metabolism and energy levels.
Iodine is also vital for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland and production of thyroid hormones.
Your thyroid gland needs iodine to make thyroxine, a hormone your body uses for many daily functions, including regulating body temperature by influencing metabolism and heat production.
Thyroxine plays a crucial role in other essential bodily operations such as blood cell production, kidney function, muscle and nerve function, heart rate, immune function, and even digestion.
And, iodine is an important component needed for the growth of hair follicles, skin cells, and nail beds.
Many people experience low-iodine thyroid issues, including poor appetite, low energy, mood problems, weight changes, and more.
Kelp also helps maintain a healthy balance of metals and minerals in the body. Kelp assists the body's natural detoxification processes to help remove heavy metals from the body. Kelp is a natural source of algin, a soluble fiber that supports intestinal healthy by absorbing toxins and heavy metal ions and encouraging normal elimination.
Plus, various kelp species, like knotted wrack and oarweed, have been studied for their benefits in helping the body regulate blood glucose levels.
Knotted wrack (Ascophyllum nodosum) is a brown seaweed with small strap-like fronds and egg-shaped air bladders that help it float.
Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) grows primarily along the coasts of the United Kingdom, Iceland, France and parts of New England. This dark brown kelp is harvested on rocky shores during spring tides and grows up to 7 feet long.
Ingredients
Kelp leaf and stem (Ascophyllum nodosum, Laminaria digitata).
Quality
Nature’s Sunshine Quality Assurance staff sources the world's purest ingredients, no matter where they are grown, to ensure the active nutrients are delivered just as nature intended.
Our organic, non-GMO kelp grows on rocky shores in the North Atlantic. It is wild-harvested at Spring tide by skilled reapers who use small paddleboats and special rakes to protect the plant and its natural habitat. Their techniques ensure sustainability as they remove portions of the kelp without damaging the core of the algae.
Recommended Use
Take 2 capsules with a meal daily.
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