Title: Seaweed Nutrition and Health Benefits | Berkeley Wellness
Headings: 6 Things to Know About Seaweed
6 Things to Know About Seaweed
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Content: And a case-control studyin 2010 in the British Journal of Nutrition linked a high seaweed intake with a reduced risk of breast cancer among women in South Korea. Seaweed may also contain chemicals that benefit cholesterol levels, and it may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Given the many nutrients and phytochemicals found in seaweed, a review paperin 2015 in Phycologia concluded that manufacturers should make more use of seaweed in food products as a way to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. 2. What nutrients are in seaweed? Seaweed offers varying levels of protein depending on type. Red seaweed has the most, with up to 50 grams of protein per 3.5 ounces of nori. Seaweed is a rich source of several vitamins, including vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, and B vitamins. Like kale and some other leafy greens, seaweed also contains vitamin K, which plays a role in blood clotting. People who take anti-clotting medications, such as warfarin, may need to observe certain precautions when consuming foods high in vitamin K. To learn more, see Warfarin and Vitamin K.
Seaweed is also a rich source of several minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and iron.