Taking too much at once can cause nausea or diarrhea in some individuals, so watch out for any side effects and adjust accordingly. If you find that this is the case, try taking smaller amounts at mealtimes rather than larger amounts. You need to soak the seaweed overnight in spring water – this can be done anytime during the day, but you might want to do it after work or on weekends because you probably won’t have time to prepare your capsules on busy days. Step #3: Blend until smooth Monego, E. T., Peixoto, Mdo R., Jardim, P. C., Sousa, A. L., Braga, V. L., and Moura, M. F. [Different therapies in the treatment of obesity in hypertensive patients]. Arq Bras.Cardiol. 1996;66(6):343-347. View abstract.

Diets rich in iodine may support thyroid health. The thyroid needs this mineral to create and use important hormones in the body. Without enough iodine, the thyroid may not function properly and could cause metabolic issues. In general, it is recommended that people with thyroid disease consume a balanced amount of iodine in their diet. However, they should avoid taking high doses of iodine supplements without medical supervision, as this can lead to an imbalance in their thyroid hormone levels. 4. Possible Cancer Prevention Frestedt, J. L., Kuskowski, M. A., and Zenk, J. L. A natural seaweed derived mineral supplement (Aquamin F) for knee osteoarthritis: a randomised, placebo controlled pilot study. Nutr.J. 2009;8:7. View abstract.The antioxidants in these plants are believed to play a role in reducing the risk of cancer. They do this by preventing oxidative damage to cells, which can contribute to the development of cancer. Myers SP, O'Connor J, Fitton JH, Brooks L, Rolfe M, Connellan P, Wohlmuth H, Cheras PA, Morris C. A combined Phase I and II open-label study on the immunomodulatory effects of seaweed extract nutrient complex. Biologics. 2011;5:45-60. doi: 10.2147/BTT.S12535. Epub 2011 Feb 15. PMID: 21383915; PMCID: PMC3044793. Sea Moss Supplements: Sea moss capsules are a very common supplement form used but powders, gels and gummies are available too. Dumelod, B. D., Ramirez, R. P., Tiangson, C. L., Barrios, E. B., and Panlasigui, L. N. Carbohydrate availability of arroz caldo with lambda-carrageenan. Int.J.Food Sci.Nutr. 1999;50(4):283-289. View abstract. If you don’t make smoothies daily and need help staying on a consistent supplement routine, capsules are probably your best bet. They make it very easy to stay on top of things.

Research posted to Marine Drugs also notes that a compound in many seaweeds called fucoxanthin shows promise in helping to break down and metabolize fat. The gut relates to the immune system. A diet rich in prebiotic, fiber-rich foods such as sea moss may help promote a healthy immune system. Sakata, T. A very-low-calorie conventional Japanese diet: its implications for prevention of obesity. Obes.Res. 1995;3 Suppl 2:233s-239s. View abstract.Khotimchenko M., Tiasto V., Kalitnik A., Begun M., Khotimchenko R., Leonteva E., Bryukhovetskiy I., Khotimchenko Y. Antitumor potential of carrageenans from marine red algae. Carbohydr. Polym. 2020;246:116568. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116568. [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] Many health food stores and online retailers sell sea moss in its raw, dried form. You can prepare a gel from this at home. This may be one of the most popular ways to consume it. There are many benefits of taking sea plants in capsule form rather than eating them whole, or in gel forms such as reduced gastrointestinal upset, increased bioavailability (more nutrients are absorbed), and higher concentrations of minerals. Others also find the taste of seaweeds unpleasant, and so they deal better with consuming them in capsule forms.