Iodine is an important component of thyroxine. Once iodine is lacking in human body, the function of thyroid will be destroyed, which will lead to thyroid diseases, which is commonly known as "big neck disease". The iodine content in kelp per1000g is about 5g. Eating kelp regularly is beneficial to prevent thyroid diseases.

Eat kelp to resist radiation

Kelp contains a substance called kelp gum, which is the bane of radiation. People who have to face computers or other electronic products often eat more kelp, which can quickly remove radioactive substances invading the human body and avoid more radiation damage.

Eat kelp to eliminate edema and lose weight.

In addition to iodine, kelp is also rich in potassium. Potassium interacts with excess sodium in the body, which can eliminate excess water in the body, help eliminate edema, and play a role in slimming.

Eat kelp to replenish blood

Iron and vitamin B 12 contained in kelp are important elements for human hematopoiesis, and anemia people can eat kelp in moderation to replenish blood. In addition, kelp also contains a substance that can reduce blood viscosity. Eating kelp can not only enrich blood but also prevent blood coagulation.

Eating kelp promotes defecation

Kelp contains a kind of hemolytic dietary fiber alginate, which can absorb a lot of water, soften feces quickly and play a role in defecation; In addition, the unsaturated fatty acids and dietary fiber in kelp can quickly remove excess cholesterol from the blood vessel wall, and secrete a large amount of gastric juice to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and play a role in digestion.

Eating kelp to prevent cancer

Sodium alginate in kelp can combine with heavy metal elements strontium and cadmium with carcinogenic effect, and these harmful heavy metals can be directly eliminated from the body, and bacteria that produce carcinogens in the intestine can be selectively eliminated, which has a strong anti-cancer effect; In addition, the fiber in kelp can effectively promote the elimination of bile acids and cholesterol.

Is it bad to eat kelp?

Kelp can't be a staple food.

Eating kelp is not harmful to the human body itself, but it should be noted that kelp can not be eaten as a staple food for a long time, and too much iodine intake will also affect the health of the human body; In addition, kelp contains a small amount of arsenic, and excessive intake of arsenic may cause poisoning.

Kelp should not be soaked for a long time.

If kelp is soaked for too long, the nutrient elements contained in it are easy to dissolve in water, which will lead to the reduction of the original nutritional value of kelp.