Benefits of kelp are numerous. Kelp improves contractile capacity of heart muscle and helps to prevent thrombosis . Marine kelp prevents development of rickets, osteoporosis, tooth decay, brittle nails and hair.
Natural kelp can be considered therapeutic and prophylactic agent for diseases caused by iodine deficiency, thyroid disease, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease.
Moreover, sea kelp:
• Provides normal functioning of the thyroid gland;
· Improves metabolism;
· Stimulates the immune system.
Kelp contains bromophenol compound which is believed to inhibit activity of pathogenic microorganisms, especially bacteria. Other components of kelp also protect the body from harmful influences. Selenium and other minerals help kelp to treat fungi (Candida albicans) by strengthening the immune response of the organism.
Kelp is a source of magnesium that is necessary for calcium absorption. Kelp is rich in potassium, sodium, iron, calcium, protein, B-carotene and vitamin B12.