Kelp
Kelp is a valuable source of source of:
- Vitamins A, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-12, C, E, G and S
- Calcium
- Chlorine
- Copper
- Iodine
- Iron
- Lithium
- Magnesium
- Phosphorus
- Potassium
- Selenium
- Silicon
- Sulfur
- Zinc
- Chromium
- Cobalt
- Manganese
- Niacin
- Riboflavin
- Sodium
- Thiamine
Kelp has a high fiber content and is important for the proper function of the thyroid gland.
It is recognized for anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory, and anti-rheumatic properties and also for its ability to cleanse the digestive tract, and prevent the absorption of toxic metals. Kelp is important for maintaining health and is an excellent revitaliser. It is essential for growing puppies, reproducing animals and for all other dogs.
Kelp forests are typically found in waters between 1 and 24 meters below the low tide mark; the tops are often partially exposed on very low spring tides, with the tops of the kelp sticking 20 to 30 cm out of the water. Water clarity is a key factor determining the depth of water a kelp forest can thrive in, as sufficient light must reach the depth where kelp are anchored to the sea floor and first start to grow.
There are a large number of kelp benefits that have been discovered throughout the years and taking a kelp supplement really can help to keep your body healthy. Some of the main benefits that have been discovered are:
- Helping alleviate arthritis pain
- Helping increase energy levels
- Boosting immunity
- Improving liver function
- Fighting against heart disease and cancer
- Suppressing AIDS
- Controlling appetite and can help with weight loss due to its metabolism stimulating properties
- Treating thyroid problems due to the iodine in kelp which helps under active thyroids which is due to the lack of iodine.
- Helping with poor digestion, flatulence and constipation.
- Killing the herpes virus
- Helping to lower cholesterol levels
- Helping to maintain the health of the mucous membranes
- Helping reduce hair loss
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