Sea kale (Laminaria) is an edible seaweed belonging to the class of brown seaweeds.

Since ancient times, mankind has been consuming seaweed as a simple, easily obtained food product containing significant amounts of vitamins and minerals. Previously, this useful product was mainly consumed by residents of coastal areas. Nowadays, knowledge about the healing properties of cabbage has made it very popular in different parts of our planet, remote from the seas and oceans.

One of the oldest Japanese legends tells us about the wise ruler Shan Gin. On the verge of death from cruel conquerors, he called out to the gods. And the gods brought a wonderful drink that gives strength, stamina, fearlessness and longevity. To deliver the drink to all the islands of the state, the daughter of the ruler, the beautiful Yui, drank it and threw herself into the sea. The gods turned Yui into a kelp that absorbed all the power of the divine drink. Algae quickly spread around the islands. Having tried them, the exhausted inhabitants gained stamina and strength, and the enemy was defeated …

Useful properties of seaweed

Brown kelp algae contain a complex of biologically active substances: carbohydrates – 59%, proteins – 13%, fiber – 11%, fats – 2%, mineral salts – 3%, moisture – 12%.

Seaweed contains iodine, bromine, manganese, cobalt, zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium, sodium, sulfur, phosphorus, nitrogen and other chemical elements; as well as vitamins: A, B1, B2, B12, C, D, E. Sea kale contains pantothenic and folic acids, polysaccharides, L-fructose, protein substances.

Compared to ordinary cabbage, seaweed contains twice as much phosphorus, 11 times as much magnesium, 16 times as much iron, and 40 times as much sodium. Animal lovers add it to their dog food to give their coat a healthy sheen.

Due to the unique chemical composition and properties of individual components, seaweeds have recently become the focus of scientists’ attention.

It has been scientifically proven that the systematic use of seaweed in small doses improves the metabolism in the body and increases its tone. According to Japanese scientists, kelp algae contain special substances that strengthen human hair roots.

Scientists have found that an extract from brown seaweed can prevent the growth of tumors. It is assumed that the active ingredient is a complex of polysaccharides, which has a stimulating effect on the immune system.

Seaweed promotes rejuvenation, even life extension, inhibits the development of vascular sclerosis. By the way, the Japanese tend to explain their increased endurance and longevity by regularly including seaweed in their diet. But as soon as they leave for regions where this algae is not held in high esteem, the risk of atherosclerosis increases. It has been established, for example, that the Japanese living in their homeland suffer from atherosclerosis 10 times less often than those living in other countries.

It has been established that due to the regular intake of seaweed, excess cholesterol ceases to be deposited in the tissues. And, breaking up into its component parts, it is easily derived from it. But not only that: it turned out that seaweed prevents the increase in blood clotting and the formation of blood clots. With its help, it is possible to reduce the prothrombin index by 10-13%. Finally, seaweed contains hormone-like substances with anti-sclerotic action.

Especially this product is necessary for a growing organism. Scientific and technological progress has generated a lot of new opportunities, and with it the need to possess an incredible amount of knowledge. The generation that was born in the middle of the last century lives and thinks in the old way, but the new generation cannot be stopped. Therefore, the brain of your child must be nourished and maintained, and at the same time, do not forget about the benefits of seaweed. We need to explain to the kid that we are not robots and we need to eat right in order to become a winner.

In a word, kelp is a perfectly balanced natural complex, consisting of almost forty vitamins, micro and macro elements. It seems that the gift of Princess Yui can help with almost all disorders of the body – with disorders in the central nervous system, weakening of mental and physical abilities, with digestive and metabolic disorders, diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, dysfunctions of the immune system, etc.d. etc.

And you can’t do without kelp for male and female sexual dysfunctions. No wonder the practical Britons have been producing bread with kelp for a long time, and they say it is very popular – because thanks to iodine, seaweed is known as a powerful aphrodisiac.

The prophylactic and therapeutic dose of sea kale is small: It is enough to eat 2 teaspoons a day. spoons of seaweed – dry, canned, pickled, cooked in the form of a salad.

1st place in the presence of iodine, sodium. The record holders for the presence of potassium, magnesium.
Dangerous properties of seaweed

There are few contraindications to the use of seaweed, except for hypersensitivity to iodine, acute diseases of the digestive system, nephritis, hemorrhagic diathesis, urticaria, pregnancy, furunculosis and other diseases in which iodine preparations are not indicated.

You can eat seaweed all your life, and the longer it is included in the diet, the more beneficial it will be. But with increased sensitivity to iodine and prolonged unmetered intake of seaweed, iodism phenomena are possible.