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Food Profile
Seaweed
Score: 2/10Anti-Inflammatory
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Seaweed and sea vegetables like nori, kelp, and wakame are rich in fucoidans, unique sulfated polysaccharides with potent anti-inflammatory effects. They also provide iodine, iron, and unique antioxidants.
Benefits
- Contains fucoidan anti-inflammatory compounds
- Rich in iodine for thyroid health
- Good source of iron and calcium
- Unique antioxidants not found in land plants
Concerns
- High iodine can affect thyroid if excessive
- May contain heavy metals from polluted waters
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Key Nutrients
FucoidanIodineIronCalciumOmega-3
Serving Size
1-2 sheets nori or 1 tbsp dried
Tips
Add nori to rice bowls, use kelp in soups, or snack on dried seaweed sheets.
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