Three million years ago the first micro-drops of organic matter turned in a micro-cellular algae.  Life was born. The appearance of tiny organisms with the ability to convert sunlight, warmth, water and minerals into protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and amino acids marked the beginning of life. Phytoplankton or micro algae, the single-cell plants are the basis of all other life forms on planet earth, they are the 'vegetation' of the ocean. There are hundreds of species of seaweeds and algae from the sea, seaweed is a macro-algae. It is not surprising that Mother Sea conferred exceptional and vital powers on these algae & seaweed. 


 Algae or seaweed produce 1/3 of the planets oxygen, and are endowed with mineralizing properties not just minerals but all the trace elements. Recent ‘discoveries’ in seaweed research support, tends to validate many of these anecdotal  evidences . The boosting off the general health, immune system, well being, wellness and protection. Seaweed live in constant contact with potentially dangerous microbes, (pathogens) and they have  evolved a unique (chemical) defense to help resist disease. The seaweed (Algae)  are very effective in this respect and found selective way’s of defending themselves against what we call the bad ones. Ill health can be brought about by an imbalance of nutrients, producing either an excess or deficiency which in turn affects body functioning in a cumulative manner


The elements and electrolytes in seaweed & algae are almost tailor-made for the human body. The mineral content in colloidal or chelated form. Colloidal form, meaning they retain their molecular identity while remaining in liquid suspension. Colloids are very small in size and are easily absorbed by the body’s cells. “Minerals that are attached to other substances such as amino acids are also more bio available. These are call chelated (key-lated) minerals, from the Greek word for claw. Seaweeds provide all of the 64 minerals and trace minerals required for by your body. It's no coincidence that the composition of human plasma (blood) is in many ways similar to that of seawater. We arose from the sea and our internal bodies reflect this. Over-reliance on land-based food sources often leads to deficiencies in micronutrients and trace elements.  Our bodies need these elements to perform as nature intended.  When vertebrates lived in the sea, even at about 70 ppb, there is a constant and reliable source of minerals. Why, because these accumulated minerals in seaweed can be loosely considered as primary metabolites. The accumulated minerals, even though they are not produced by the seaweeds, are concentrated against the osmotic gradient to cause a much higher concentration of each mineral inside the seaweed cells and intercellular spaces compared to the surrounding seawater. The use of water equilibrium mechanics to move materials in and out of their cells in this case algae or seaweed. It is no accident that seaweeds can concentrate metal cat-ions and other elements many times their respective concentrations in sea water, they have almost unlimited access to mineral resources unavailable to most land plants and animals.  


The major minerals are instrumental in all kinds of life-sustaining activities in 

your body. Such as iron, calcium, magnesium, selenium, and zinc, essential for preventing deficiency diseases. For example, magnesium, is required for the activation of more than 280 enzymes in the body and for the use of some vitamins and minerals, is required for normal function and structure of the arteries, heart, kidneys, bone, and for the neuromuscular system. Magnesium is also needed for calcium absorption, iodine in thyroid function, iron in blood oxygen exchange, and chromium in blood sugar regulation. Iodine is used in thyroid hormones, which control all fetal development, postnatal growth, and ongoing daily body metabolism. After leaving the sea, obtaining enough minerals has been a challenge to all their descendants, including mankind. In fact; no minerals no vertebrate life, and because our body cannot produce any mineral we have to get it from outside. The almost unlimited access to mineral resources disappeared when we left to live on land, the mineral and trace element in plants are just a fraction of seaweed because the minerals are simply unavailable. We do  need these elements to perform as nature intended, to enhance the function and structure of  organs in our bodies, brains, muscles, immune system, digestion, hearts, arteries, joints, bones, skin, hair, hormones, vision, kidneys and liver. Simply eating unprocessed dried seaweeds can yield many healing benefits. Different, water related physical ailments in both humans and their companion animals can be resolved. The digestive flora in a person can take up to 4 months to produce the necessary & dedicated enzymes to completely digest dietary seaweeds. Because it takes some time before the individual’s enter flora is able to recognizing and digest the molecular structures on and in seaweeds and has to commit resources to use them as food needs time. The use of a small amount of seaweed daily basis far better than irregular amounts occasionally. The key to bacterial dietary adaptation is continual exposure to the new food material. Consequently, positive therapeutic changes caused by eating seaweeds regularly may take several weeks to months before becoming obvious. Although therapeutic seaweed constituents can and have been extracted and are available for used in cases of chronic conditions, it is easier and cheaper to use whole seaweeds.


Use the seaweed uncooked if possible. Most plants do not, or depended on minerals to the extent as we do, including the animal world. Plants do not need iodine for example, their taking it in from roots or leaves may be incidental. Only a few land plants are reliable or even adequate iodine sources unless consumed in large quantities as is the case by large herbivores. Plants grown proximal to the marine environment and those deliberately fertilized with seaweeds can accumulate enough iodine to provide adequate dietary supplies for herbivores and humans. Potatoes, garlic and other root crops are the best accumulators and good dietary sources of plant-based iodine supplies. The over-reliance on land-based food sources often leads to deficiencies in micronutrients and trace elements.

Eating 2-4 grams of most dried, un-rinsed seaweeds will provide the RDA of 100-150 micrograms of iodine.
 
 

 
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