Efficacy and role of kelp

1. Treatment of hypothyroidism

Because kelp contains a large amount of iodine, iodine is the main substance synthesized by the thyroid gland. If the human body is deficient in it, Without iodine, you will suffer from "thick neck disease", that is, hypothyroidism. Therefore, kelp is the best food for people with hypothyroidism.

2. Diuresis and swelling

Kelp also contains a large amount of mannitol, which has the effect of diuresis and swelling, and can prevent and treat renal failure, senile edema, and drug poisoning. wait.

3. Prevent and treat diseases of wealth

Mannitol in kelp works synergistically with iodine, potassium, niacin, etc. to prevent and treat arteriosclerosis, hypertension, chronic tracheitis, chronic hepatitis, and anemia. , edema and other diseases, all have better results. The high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids in kelp have certain preventive and therapeutic effects on heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

4. Reduce radioactive diseases

Laminaria jelly can promote radioactive substances in the body to be excreted with stool, thereby reducing the accumulation of radioactive substances in the human body and reducing the occurrence of radioactive diseases. probability. Regular consumption of kelp can make your hair moist and dark.

5. Keep out the cold

Kelp also has the effect of keeping out the cold. People who are afraid of the cold in winter often eat it to effectively improve their ability to withstand the cold.

6. Anti-cancer and anti-cancer

In recent years, studies have found that seaweed foods such as kelp, seaweed, and seaweed have anti-cancer and anti-cancer effects. Among them, its preventive and therapeutic effects on colorectal cancer and breast cancer have been affirmed. According to statistics from the United Nations Health Organization, Japanese women almost never suffer from breast cancer. The main reason is that they eat a lot of kelp. American women are more likely to suffer from breast cancer. The main reason is that they eat less kelp and more meat and milk. According to statistics from relevant experts, elderly people who eat kelp for many years have an average 5% to 8% lower disease rate and an average 4-8 year increase in life expectancy.