During quarantine, Sea Moss has gained its popularity. Natural Herbalist Dr Sebi lived by this superfood since the 70's. He spread the teachings on the healing properties of Sea Moss to everyone. So, If you're not familiar with this Superfood of the sea, now is the time to get familiar due to its variety healing power it offers. In this article, you’ll learn about sea moss history & health benefits. With over 92 of the 110 minerals the body needs, it’s no wonder this seaweed is considered a superfood and so adored in natural wellness.

What is Sea Moss?
Sea moss, aka Irish moss, is one of several species of red algae found on the Atlantic shorelines of North America, Europe, and the Caribbean Islands. Its first known use was during the potato famine in Ireland during the 1800s when people began eating the red algae on the beach. This is where the name IrishMoss originated. Historically, the seaweed has been harvested and dried to create carrageenan, a common thickening ingredient akin to a vegan gelatin. Carrageenan has actually been the center of wellness controversy for years due to its potential links to inflammation and other illnesses that it treats.

What are the benefits?
Supresses your appetite & maintains healthy weight
The nutrients and minerals in Sea Moss makes it an excellent appetite suppressant by controling and restraining your hunger.
When you take Sea Moss, the moisture in your intestines gets absorbed, increasing volume, then filling your gastrointestinal tract. This creates the impression of satisfaction.
Prolonged use of Sea Moss reduces cravings, helping maintain your body weight. But of course different factors come into play based on your weight, nutrition and physical activity.    
The iodine in Sea Moss improves metabolism, which leads to increasing your energy levels and weight loss.
Irish moss is an excellent food for weight loss programs due to fewer calories and rich nutrients. This becomes easier for you to reduce calorie-dense foods rather than burning the calories off.
Improves sex life
Sea moss contains minerals that are essential for increasing sex drive. Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, the superfood facilitates adequate blood circulation through the entire body, including the reproductive organs. 
For men, if you have a problem with getting and keeping an erection, stamina, low sexual craving, and other sexual-related anomalies, regular use of Sea Moss will help rejuvenate your sex life. Both you and your partner will be content and more confident.  
The seaweed has been used in the Caribbean for many years as an aphrodisiac. And nowadays, both men and women are using it to improve their sex lives. Sea Moss comes in handy for women who feel irritation or dryness during intercourse or even a total lack of intimate desire.
Improves skin health, hair, and nails
Sea Moss promotes healthy skin by preventing varicose veins, inflammation, eczema, and psoriasis. Vitamin K in the plant improves the skin’s elasticity, reduces sagging & redness, removes wrinkles and dark circles under the eyes. The moss nourishes the skin, relieves irritation.
Irish moss makes the skin and hair soft by helping the body produce collagen.
Improves thyroid health
DIsclaimer: Since it is a high-iodine food too much iodine can be unsafe and cause thyroid problems. If you have a thyroid disorder, or already take any supplements containing iodine, you should definitely speak with your doctor first. 
The iodine present in Sea Moss facilitates the appropriate functioning of the thyroid in the long-term. Selenium in the seaweed is essential for producing thyroid hormones. Both Iodine and Selenium assist in boosting metabolism in your body, dramatically increasing your energy levels. Additionally, Irish moss contains DI-Iodothyronine that treats thyroid disorders.   
The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in maintaining sufficient blood flow in your brain by increasing the strength and rate of your heartbeat. Proper blood flow in the brain positively impacts your sleep quality, cognitive capabilities, and mood. 
Promotes healthy digestion
Sea moss has an incredibly high fiber content that acts as a mild laxative and soothes inflamed tissues along the gastrointestinal tract, promoting healthy digestion. It's viscous nature helps relieve intestinal disorders such as heartburn, nausea, indigestion, ulcers, gastritis, and dyspepsia. It also aids in the absorption of nutrients and digestion of proteins in your body. 
As a prebiotic, Sea Moss reduces harmful bacteria that may be present in your gut, increases your large intestine’s production of short-chain fatty acids, and improves your gut health and immunity.
Boosts mental health
Sea Moss has high levels of potassium that promote the function of your body cells. Since your body cannot conserve potassium, regular inclusion of Sea Moss in your diet will boost your mental processes and behavior.
What’s more, it also relieves your body from agitation, anxiety disorders, moodiness, fibromyalgia, and depression. 
The B vitamins in Sea moss help support your nervous system and reduce stress levels. Sea Moss acts as a neuro protective agent. It protects your brain from alpha-synuclein, a protein known to cause neuro-degeneration and Parkinson’s disease.
Supports healthy respiratory function
The antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, and probiotic properties in Sea Moss help your body naturally fight illnesses and boost your immune system.
Supports a healthy heart
Sea Moss is packed with Folic acid, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Omega-3 fatty acids. As a result, it improves your heart health by:
Regulating blood pressure increasing oxygen concentration in your body. It also prevents formation of bad cholesterol that could otherwise block your blood vessels. Calcium optimizes the functioning of your heart muscles and nerves
Is an excellent source of energy
When you’re feeling too tired, there’s always a good chance that you might have reduced iron levels in your blood. Sea Moss is rich in iron, which will help your body generate red blood cells responsible for moving oxygen from the lungs to the cells in your body.
Causes faster post-workout recovery 
We always feel tired after working out and usually can’t wait to regain our energy back. The anti-inflammatory properties of Sea Moss helps your body recover faster after intense training. It also relieves the pain you might feel in your joints or muscles and lubricates your joints. Adding Sea Moss to your diet will have a significant impact on your fitness journey. 
Prevents aging and treats acne 
Sea moss has antimicrobial, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties that boost overall skin health.
It reduces wrinkles hence preventing premature aging, getting rid of acne completely, and promoting skin repair by drawing out toxins replenishing with valuable minerals. 
This seaweed also contains sulfur that reduces microorganisms on the skin and alleviates inflammation. Sea moss can get rid of almost all skin diseases naturally. 
Gives you a natural facelift
Sea moss is an excellent way to perform such a facelift as it is rich in sodium. It will fix your sagging skin by tightening muscles and tissues on the face, giving similar results like a surgical facelift.

Usage:
Sea moss gel can be added to a number of foods:
- smoothies
-acai bowls
-juices
-oatmeal
-chia pudding
-soups
-teas
-coffee
-sauces
-egg replacer

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