No, not just the seaweed you swam past while snorkeling in Mexico. This stuff is a mineral-rich powerhouse. Most people don’t realize that kelp is one of the best natural sources of iodine out there. The National Institute of Health even says so. But here’s what they don’t tell you, it’s not just about iodine. Kelp is loaded with vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D, and E, plus minerals like zinc, magnesium, iron, and potassium. Basically, kelp is nature’s multi-mineral.
If your HTMA test shows you have a sluggish thyroid function, slow metabolism, or poor energy, kelp may be recommended. It’s affordable, widely available, and easy to use…what’s not to love?
But there’s more.
Dr. Yukio Tanaka out of McGill University found that kelp can actually bind to heavy metals and even radioactive toxins. That makes it helpful if you have had a lot of environmental exposure or dealing with mold, metals, candida, or chronic gut issues.
And then there’s the iodine deficiency conversation. Dr. Guy Abraham, founder of The Iodine Project, linked low iodine levels to a number of serious health issues; think low energy, brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and even increased cancer risk. And despite what most people think, iodized salt isn’t saving us. Dr. David Brownstein found that over 95 percent of his patients were iodine deficient. That should be a wake-up call!
How do you get it in your system? You can purchase kelp flakes which are easily sprinkled on food. (and it tastes good!) You can add dried kelp to soups, use kelp noodles in salads, or even sprinkle kelp flakes on meals like a seasoning. Just make sure it’s from a clean source, since ocean contamination is a real concern.
Kelp might not be trending on social media, but it’s one of the most reliable ways to support thyroid health, mineral balance, and detox…all in one.
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