Why Sea Moss Is Getting VIRAL Everywhere
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00:00Today, we're going to talk about sea moss.
00:03You've probably seen it all over social media.
00:05But what exactly is it?
00:07Sea moss and sea kelp are types of seaweed, which are plants that grow underwater.
00:12They are quite similar in terms of overall nutrition.
00:15Sea moss is used topically and consumed internally to aid in digestion, lower inflammation, and
00:21enhance general health.
00:22Enhanced testosterone levels and general well-being are among the advantages.
00:26Sea moss includes amino acids, a type of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, fatty
00:34acids, phytonutrients.
00:36Mineral richness of sea moss and other seaweeds, particularly trace minerals, is one of its
00:41most distinctive characteristics.
00:43Although these minerals are required in extremely small levels, they are vital for a number
00:47of body processes.
00:49Generally, meals originating from the ocean contain trace minerals.
00:53Trace minerals activate enzymes and proteins that perform vital functions in the body.
00:58For example, an enzyme that converts the inactive thyroid hormone, T4, to the active form, T3,
01:05depends on selenium.
01:07Selenium aids in mercury detoxification and is essential for thyroid function.
01:11Your immune system also requires it.
01:13Your body cannot create T-helper cells, which direct the immune response against viruses
01:18and cancer, if selenium levels are insufficient.
01:21Seaweed, sea moss, shellfish, and seafood are good sources of selenium.
01:26Another necessary mineral for thyroid hormone synthesis and estrogen regulation is iodine.
01:32Iodine deficiency increases the incidence of ovarian cysts and breast cancer in women.
01:36Japanese women are less likely to develop breast cancer than American women because
01:40they consume 25 times more iodine.
01:43This implies that the replenishment of trace minerals may be the source of sea moss's benefits.
01:48Sea moss contains carrageenan, a compound found in red seaweeds.
01:52There's a difference between naturally occurring carrageenan in sea moss and the kind added
01:56to processed foods like almond milk.
01:59Sea moss and sea kelp are excellent sources of trace minerals and phytonutrients, offering
02:03health benefits beyond regular vitamins and minerals.
02:07Sea moss provides essential trace minerals and phytonutrients, making it a valuable addition
02:11to a healthy diet.