The incredible benefits of seaweedECycle Team among other benefitsseaweedEdited and resized image of Thomas Peham, is available on UnsplashMarine algae are photosynthetic organisms, live predominantly in an aquatic environment (oceans) and contribute significantly to the production of available oxygen. Algae also serve as a shelter for countless marine animals, thus playing a major role in ecosystems.
They were one of the first beings to inhabit the planet and today algae are used for various purposes. Photosynthesis: what it is and how it occursThey are the basis of marine life, and both macroalgae and microalgae are essential for maintaining ecosystem services. Seaweed is also of great economic importance. They are famous for being part of one of the most recognized icons of Japanese cuisine, sushi. But algae is invaluable to humanity.
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Contrary to common sense, , but algae, which produce about 55% of all the oxygen on the planet. But the benefits of seaweed don’t stop there. Seaweed also helps to prevent cancer and to treat skin and hair diseases. They are algae rich in nutrients, such as iodine, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron; in addition to seaweed they also contain vitamin K, which is anti-hemorrhagic and improves the health of the gastrointestinal system.
- Two substances found in several species of seaweed have antioxidant and photoprotective characteristics. They are carotenoids (organic pigments) and
- mycosporins (a type of amino acid). Thus, it would even be possible to produce sunscreens and natural antioxidants (which serve to fight free radicals that can cause various health problems) with these substances from
- algae. Main types of edible algaeNoriNori, which is a little purple and turns green when it dries, is one of the most well-known seaweeds, as it is used to roll sushi and temakis.
KelpKelp is one of the algae found on the market in the form of flakes, with a light brown to dark green pigment. HijikiHijiki has the most intense flavor of all algae. KombuKombu is one of the most used seaweed in soups, sold in strips and small leaves. WireThe wire, as the name says, is shaped like a wire and tastes sweeter and milder than the vast majority of algae. Agar-agarFinally, there are red algae, called agar-agar, which are often used in gelatines.
seaweedImage: Photographed by Eric Moody by Emoody26 is licensed under CC-BY-3.0Seaweed and agricultureIn agriculture you can also see the benefits of seaweed. They increase the stress resistance of plants such as peppers, tomatoes, apples, peaches, lime oranges, yellow cloves, wheat, corn, beans and barley. In addition, algae extracts contribute to the formation of the root system, increase in chlorophyll content, resistance to stress and decrease in the aging of plant cells.
Thus, seaweed can be used as fertilizer
and to correct soil pH.Benefits of seaweedTatiana ZaninNutritionist Algae are plants that grow in the sea, especially rich in minerals, such as Calcium, Iron and Iodine, but they can also be considered good sources of protein, carbohydrate and Vitamin A. Seaweed is good for your health and can be added to salad, soup or even in vegetable sauce or stew, thus increasing the nutritional value of vegetables.
Other health benefits of seaweed can be: Improve brain function;Protect the stomach against gastritis and gastric ulcer;Improve heart health;Detoxify the body;Regulate metabolism.In addition to all these benefits, you can also use seaweed to lose weight because they have fibers that remain in the stomach longer and, therefore, give satiety, regulate the thyroid and metabolism, and can facilitate the weight loss process.
- Check out some of the most common thyroid diseases. Benefits of seaweedHow to consume seaweedSeaweed can be consumed in juice (in this case powdered spirulina is used), soups, stews and salads. Another good way to eat seaweed is
- to eat sushi. See: 3 reasons to eat sushi. When you don’t like the taste of seaweed, you can have all the benefits of seaweed in capsules, as they are also
- used as a food supplement. Benefits of seaweed for the skinThe benefits of seaweed for the skin are mainly to help fight cellulite,
as well as reduce sagging skin and early wrinkles due to the action of collagen and minerals. Algae can be constituents of creams, products for peels, waxes for hair removal and other products with algae to always have a healthy skin. Seaweed grows in or near salt water. There are several types, and they usually contain many healthy minerals that are easy for the body to digest. Its consumption can help with thyroid function, digestive health and weight loss.
Types of seaweed include
nori, kelp, wakame, kombu, dulse and blue-green algae, such as spirulina and chlorella. They are generally a good supply of proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, minerals and polyunsaturated fatty acids. In addition, they contain vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin A, vitamin E, iron and iodine. It also contains antioxidants that can protect the body from oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
According to a study in the Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, kombu is the richest source of iodine, which can help the thyroid function properly. KNOW MORETeich: Brazil does not learn from mistakes in combating covid-19 Drug tested and approved against covid-19 costs US $ 3,120 With gyms closed, students struggle to cancel plans ‘Wave’ of covid-19 goes to the west of the State of
São Paulo City of SP has the lowest average of deaths from covid-19 Anvisa releases Chinese coronavirus vaccine tests Fiber-rich foods can help with diabetes. This is because large amounts of fiber help to regulate blood glucose levels and insulin levels. Adding seaweed to the diet can help increase a person’s fiber intake without a large increase in calories. A 2018 study in rats found that compounds in a type of kelp can directly reduce markers of type 2 diabetes, such as high blood sugar.