A rare combination of natural vitamins, proteins and minerals makes kelp the right choice in case of mineral and fat metabolism disorders.One of the important components of kelp is algin. This fiber consisting of sodium alginate absorbs most of toxic substances from the gastrointestinal tract, lowers cholesterol, so it can be used in treatment of obesity and atherosclerosis. Sodium alginate reduces penetration levels of salts of heavy metals and radionuclides in the body. It also lowes the risk of diseases caused by gastro-intestinal toxins.
It is believed that thyroxine is related to the level of cholesterol in blood. It increases metabolism and burns extra fat. Therefore it is recommended to take kelp for obesity and diabetes.