1, prevention and treatment of thyroid dysfunction: kelp contains a lot of iodine, and every 1000 gram of kelp contains about 5 grams of iodine. Iodine is the main component of human thyroxine. If the human body lacks iodine for a long time, it will destroy the function of the thyroid gland, which will lead to thyroid diseases.
2, prevention and treatment of hypertension and arteriosclerosis: If the human body is short of iodine, the weakening of thyroid secretion will make carbohydrate fat oxidation insufficient, forming cholesterol and fat in the body, leading to obesity or arteriosclerosis.
3. Prevention and treatment of cancer: Kelp is rich in calcium, which can prevent blood acidification and help prevent cancer. Sodium alginate contained in kelp has a strong binding ability with strontium and cadmium, which have carcinogenic effects, and it is excreted; Kelp can selectively kill or inhibit bacteria that can produce carcinogens in the intestine, and the fiber it contains can also promote the discharge of bile acids and cholesterol; Kelp extract has a direct inhibitory effect on a variety of cancer cells.
4, prevent constipation and promote defecation: kelp contains soluble dietary fiber alginate, which can absorb water and soften defecation, thus promoting defecation. Kelp contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids and dietary fiber, which can quickly remove excess cholesterol from blood vessel wall, help gastric juice secretion, achieve the purpose of digestion, and is of great help to gastrointestinal peristalsis.
5. Increase blood and prevent blood coagulation: Kelp is rich in iron and vitamin B 12, both of which are important substances for hematopoiesis. It also contains a substance that can reduce blood viscosity, so it can not only enrich blood but also prevent blood coagulation.
6, weight loss and slimming: kelp is rich in potassium, and potassium has the effect of balancing excessive sodium intake. When potassium ions are ingested sufficiently, sodium ions will not retain excess water. Therefore, potassium ion can help the metabolism of excess water in the body, eliminate edema and improve the modification curve of floating meat. Algae contain these minerals, which are helpful to the body.
7. Beauty: Kelp juice can be used in beauty beauty. Bathing in soup made of kelp can moisturize the skin and make it fresh, smooth and bright.
8, anti-aging: kelp is rich in selenium, which can effectively remove free radicals, and free radicals are the chief culprit of human aging, so kelp has the effect of delaying aging.
9, hair care: kelp is extremely rich in iodine, iodine is the main raw material for the synthesis of thyroxine in the body, and the luster of hair is formed by the role of thyroxine in the body.
10, anti-radiation: laminarin and laminaria extract have anti-radiation effects by inhibiting immune cell apoptosis.
1 1, calcium supplement: Kelp is rich in calcium, which can prevent calcium deficiency in human body.
12, diuresis, detumescence: A layer of white powder-mannitol is often attached to kelp, which is a precious medicinal substance. Mannitol has the effects of lowering blood pressure, diuresis and detumescence.
13, improve immunity: kelp can improve the body's humoral immunity and promote the body's cellular immunity.
The disadvantages of eating kelp
1, kelp is cold, and people with spleen and stomach deficiency are forbidden to eat. Don't overeat. People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should eat less. There is too much kelp to digest. It is easy to cause bloating.
2. Kelp contains a certain amount of arsenic, and excessive intake of arsenic will cause acidosis. Therefore, before eating kelp, it is necessary to wash it with water to dissolve arsenic in water, soak it for 24 hours and change the water frequently to make the arsenic content in kelp meet the food hygiene standards.
3, because kelp contains more iodine, it can also induce goiter, which can be eaten with tofu, so that more saponin in tofu can be discharged, which can make iodine in the body in a balanced state.
4. Patients with hyperthyroidism should not eat kelp. Pregnant women and lactating women should not eat too much kelp, because iodine in kelp can enter the fetus (baby) with blood circulation, causing thyroid dysfunction in the fetus (baby).
5. Don't drink tea immediately after eating kelp (tea contains tannic acid) and don't eat sour fruit immediately (sour fruit contains vegetable acid). Because kelp is rich in iron, the above two foods will hinder the absorption of iron in the body.
6. Pregnant women and lactating women should not eat more kelp. This is because iodine in kelp can enter the fetus and baby with blood circulation, causing thyroid dysfunction.
7. Don't eat kelp as a staple food: you can't eat kelp as a staple food for a long time. Excessive iodine intake will affect your health. Moreover, kelp contains a certain amount of arsenic, and excessive intake of arsenic will cause poisoning. Therefore, before eating kelp, wash it with water and let arsenic dissolve in water. Kelp is rich in iodine, but people who lack iodine are prone to goiter. Eating too much kelp can also cause goiter. Eating kelp alone is not good for treating goiter.