Sea Moss
While sea moss has been harvested and consumed either as food or for healing for thousands of years, there is limited scientific evidence to prove many of these claims - Carrie Lam MD
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TikTokers reckon sea moss can help you lose weight and have better sex. What does the science say?
It is 8am on a Tuesday and I’m stirring jellified sea moss into my morning brew. Or at least, I’m trying to – little lumps of the stuff keep bobbing up and eyeballing me from the milky surface. Clearly, a plant that grows on rocks by the Atlantic coast doesn’t dissolve. Still, I drink up, on the advice not only of the woman I bought it from, at a south London farmers’ market, but Kim Kardashian, Cardi B and a host of TikTokers who have been adding it to their tea, smoothies, yoghurts, juices – even eating it straight from the jar – in pursuit of its alleged health benefits.
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Is Sea Moss Good For you?
Sea moss is a type of seaweed that has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for various ailments. It is said to be high in nutrients and minerals, and some people believe that it has anti-aging properties. Sea moss can be consumed in several different ways, including as a tea, in smoothies, or even added to food.
Sea moss has never been so popular on social media, but what actually is it and what are the benefits?
If you’ve spent any time at all on TikTok recently, you’ve likely come across sea moss. Viewed a staggering 268 million times on the platform, it’s hailed as a gut health healing, skin glowing and energy increasing wonder supplement. But why the sudden traction and are these benefits too good to be true?
The Health Benefits Of Sea Moss, According To Experts
Sea moss “may be one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet,” says Ana Reisdorf, registered dietitian and co-founder of The Food Trends, a website that helps brands and consumers understand the science behind health and wellness trends. “It is a rich source of many vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated fats and anti-inflammatory compounds,” she adds.
What is sea moss? A guide to the viral superfood
‘Sea moss’ is a generic term which covers various species of algae which grow in coastal waters, and the most famous of these is Chondrus crispus – commonly called Irish moss or carrageen moss. “This is because Irish moss was [eaten] during the famine of Ireland,” explains Tee McKen, co-owner of The Sea Moss Boss.
Does Sea Moss Have Health Benefits? Here's What a Nutritionist Says
Here's what the science says about this trendy superfood.
Irish Sea Moss Benefits That Make It a Legit Superfood
Like many trendy so-called "superfoods," sea moss has a celeb-studded backing. (Kim Kardashian posted a photo of her breakfast, complete with a sea moss-filled smoothie.) But, as with many other superfoods, this Irish sea moss has actually been around for centuries.
Is Sea Moss a Legit New Superfood?
Sea moss—a.k.a. Irish sea moss—is a type of red algae believed to boost your health and enhance your skin. While it lacks significant science to back up the benefits, experts say it has some stand-out advantages, and many cultures have turned to it to improve health. In Scotland, Ireland, and Jamaica, it's often used to help enhance the immune system and fight off colds.
Sea Moss: Is It the Superfood of the Sea?
Sea moss’ spiny, sometimes slimy leaves, contain a gelatinous carbohydrate called carrageenan, which has been used to thicken stews and soups for hundreds of years. Nevertheless, its most overt uses in modern times seem to be as a supplemental, plant-based superfood.
What Are the Health Benefits of Irish Sea Moss?
Irish Sea Moss (aka Chondrus Crispus) is a pretty common ocean-dwelling plant that’s found all across the perimeters of the Atlantic Ocean. And yet, many of us have never heard of it before. That’s a shame because studies show that it has many nutritional health benefits. And did you know that Irish Sea Moss isn’t a moss at all? It’s a type of algae that can also be considered a species of seaweed. There is so much misinformation regarding this plant! However, that doesn’t negate the incredible benefits that Irish Moss holds.
TikTokers reckon sea moss can help you lose weight and have better sex. What does the science say?
Made from algae found in coastal waters, this so-called superfood can be added to tea, smoothies and yoghurts, juices, or even eaten straight from the jar. But is there any point?
The Sea Moss Kulture
Sea Moss Kulture started with just an idea and a need. Assuring our families immune system were protected during the cold and flu season was a mission of ours. We were in search of a natural product that will heal our bodies several different ways. A friend introduced the “Superfood” (also known as Irish Sea Moss), to us and since then we’ve been in love. So we decided to spread the health with the world.
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