Kelp Information

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Kelp is large brown algae from the Pacific Ocean. Any plant growing in the sea is seaweed. Seaweeds are algae.
The large brown algae, kelp, is harvested, dried and ground. This material is used for kelp tablets and seaweed powder.
The composition of seaweed is 5.7% protein 2.6% fat, 7.0% fiber, 58.6% nitrogen free extract, 15.4% ash and 10.7% moisture.
Nutritional value of kelp is dependent on the species, season, temperature of the water and geographic area.

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Kelp may provide certain nutrients for humans.
Dried kelp is rich in iodine. Iodine is important in numerous biological functions such as thyroid hormones.
Kelp contains 62,400 mcg of iodine /100g.

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Since kelp is rich in iodine, caution should be taken when one consumes it for a prolonged period (Also see “Iodine”).

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No health hazards or side effects are known.
Caution with pregnancy or nursing, consult physician before using (Also see "Iodine").

Information on the relationship between substances and disease is provided for general information, in order to convey a balanced review of the scientific literature. In many cases the relationship between a substance and a disease is tentative and additional research is needed to confirm such a relationship.

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