Irish Moss’ mucilaginous properties made it popular as a natural remedy for digestive and respiratory ailments, such as asthma. Additionally, its expectorant qualities may help loosen mucus build-up for easier coughing sessions.
Select a supplement with high-grade organic seaweed harvested from clean waters and processed to preserve its nutrients. Look for vegan, non-GMO products manufactured in the USA.
It’s Rich in Iodine
Irish Moss is abundant with iodine, an essential mineral that supports thyroid gland health and helps balance hormones and moods while providing immunity and respiratory benefits, digestive balance and healthy skin benefits.
Irish Moss’ high potassium chloride content helps prevent high blood pressure while soothing inflammation of mucus membranes and providing relief for symptoms associated with sore throats and chest congestion. Furthermore, its expectorant properties help dissolve catarrh, phlegm and ease coughing.
Irish Moss contains essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium which make it an invaluable part of any healthy diet. Irish Moss seaweed also provides protein while its dietary fiber can help you feel satisfied and reduce hunger pangs.
Irish Moss contains an abundant supply of iodine, making it important to consume this seaweed in moderation as excessive consumption may result in goiter, an enlarged thyroid gland which requires surgery for resolution.
When purchasing seaweed, look for one that is organic or non-GMO certified, which provides peace of mind that your product has not been exposed to contaminants. Once purchased, this powder or flake form can be used in soups, stews, chowders, gravies salad dressings pies jams as thickeners as well as in baths or body wraps.
It’s Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus) has become an increasingly popular health supplement over time, boasting claims to enhance immunity and aid weight loss. Contrary to its name, however, this nutritious red seaweed belongs to an algae division known as Rhodophyta rather than being classified as true moss belonging to Bryophyta division.
One of the many health advantages offered by this nutrient-packed superfood is enhanced gut and digestive functions, thanks to its prebiotic qualities that influence our gut microbiome composition and promote beneficial bacteria. Furthermore, its sticky texture helps stool move through our digestive tract more smoothly.
Irish Moss is packed with fatty acids and is one of the best sources of plant omega-3 fatty acids, boasting antiviral properties and providing many vital vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium selenium zinc vitamins C B12 antioxidants phytosterols.
Consume it only in moderation as excessive intake may cause hypothyroidism and goiter; always consult your physician prior to increasing intake. MedmaRX offers Irish Moss blend, an easy way to reap all its nutritional benefits with bladderwack, burdock and Bioperine for maximum absorption.
It’s Rich in Vitamins
Sea moss’ high iodine content may help people with hypothyroidism – a condition in which their thyroid does not produce enough of the necessary hormones for metabolism – recover. Furthermore, this food source contains calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium phosphorous zinc vitamin A & C as well as being high in other essential vitamins.
Irish moss contains mucilage, which hydrates and soothes skin, making it smoother. Mucilage also works to calm inflammation from conditions like eczema or psoriasis – making it an integral component of many skincare products such as moisturizers or facial masks.
Seaweed rich in nutrition was used as “poverty food” during Ireland’s potato famine of 1846-1848, as well as used as an effective folk remedy against coughs, bronchitis and lung infections.
Supplements made of Irish moss may come in the form of gel, powder or capsule. Most forms come unflavored; those looking for flavor should consult with a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for guidance.
MedmaRX MultiMineral Blend provides organic Irish Moss, Bladderwrack and Burdock Root in convenient capsule form for easy consumption. Crafted in the US in an FDA-certified GMP facility and featuring no unneeded fillers or preservatives; its black pepper extract enhances nutrient absorption for even greater benefit.
It’s Rich in Minerals
Irish Moss contains over 92 trace minerals, known as micronutrients. Human bodies need these micronutrients in small amounts but are essential to life; such essential minerals as calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium selenium zinc; as well as trace amino acids vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids like omega-3s.
Irish moss stands out amongst its mineral properties for its high concentration of iodine, an essential mineral required for thyroid hormone production and healthy metabolism. A shortage of this mineral could result in goiter or an enlarged thyroid gland as well as decreased energy levels.
This seaweed contains more than just iodine; it also boasts powerful antioxidants that work to counter free radical damage to body cells, delaying or even stopping the aging process, protecting against heart disease and even cancer.
Diet-conscious diners have long turned to this impressive sea vegetable for natural thickeners in dairy and vegan recipes such as desserts, soups, stews, drinks and sauces. Traditional recipes like blancmange originally utilized isinglass as thickener; today it’s more often thickened using carrageenan extracted either from Chondrus crispus grown in tanks for commercial production or from Hana Tsunomata tropical red seaweed species marketed for this purpose.
