Algae are lower plants, which are generally called spore plants because of their spore reproduction. Macrobenthic algae in the ocean are also commonly known as benthic algae, such as oyster dishes like peony flowers, trumpet-shaped trumpet algae, pinnatifid algae branched into pyramids and so on. Algae have bright and beautiful colors, such as purple centipede, red Chaetoceros, laver, Cladosporium, sea radish, green reef membrane, Ulva, Enteromorpha and so on. Some algae can purify water and serve as feed for marine animals. Some seaweed, such as laver, kelp, Undaria pinnatifida, leek, Enteromorpha, etc., are people's favorite foods. Seaweed is rich in substances for preventing and treating goiter, Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a good medicine for expelling ascaris, and Sargassum can be used for eliminating scabies and swelling, such as agar, carrageenan and alginate. It can be used as industrial raw materials for food stores, medicines, cosmetics, textiles, paints, wine making, etc.

Seaweed foods include:

Nostoc flagelliforme, laver, kelp, Chinese cabbage, Undaria pinnatifida, etc. Seaweed contains most minerals, such as calcium, iron, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus and iodine. Modern science believes that eating seaweed food can effectively regulate the pH of blood and avoid excessive consumption of basic elements (calcium and zinc) in the body due to acid neutralization.

Women often suffer from iron deficiency anemia for physiological reasons. Eating more seaweed can effectively supplement iron. Experts believe that iodine deficiency can cause goiter, but also induce thyroid cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, uterine fibroids and so on. Therefore, women are advised to supplement iodine in time and eat more seaweed food.

Benefits and functions of algae;

First, prevention and treatment of constipation, detoxification, beauty, prevention of intestinal cancer;

Algae polysaccharide can accelerate the excretion process, reduce the retention and absorption of harmful substances, and has the functions of treating constipation, expelling toxin and caring skin, and preventing intestinal cancer.

Second, reduce blood fat and prevent arteriosclerosis;

Algae polysaccharide can prevent the absorption of cholesterol and fat. In clinical trials, after taking it for one and a half months, patients with hyperlipidemia reduced their cholesterol by 26.7%, triglyceride by 20% and arteriosclerosis by 50%.

Third, lower blood sugar;

In clinical application, after taking seaweed polysaccharide for one and a half months, blood sugar decreased by 27%, 24% of diabetic patients reached normal level, 48% improved, and 28% was ineffective.

Fourth, lower blood pressure;

The latest research found that the antihypertensive effect of Undaria pinnatifida and kelp is potassium, and the potassium content of kelp is as high as 5%. In 2000, FDA issued a statement that a diet high in potassium and low in sodium can reduce the risk of hypertension and stroke.

5. Eliminate lead and radioactive elements in the body;

Lead poisoning is regarded by experts as the "number one killer" of children's intellectual development. It is reported that in many industrial cities, children's blood lead content seriously exceeds the standard. 69.6% in Beijing, 60% in Taiyuan and above and 20% in Qingdao. Taiyuan citizens have a heavy burden, with 500 grams of lead on their heads. Moreover, sodium alginate can easily combine with lead and be excreted.

Sixth, keep the liquid alkaline to improve IQ;

Scientists have found that the IQ of people with liquid PH greater than 7.0 in the brain is twice that of people with liquid pH less than 7.0. The alkalinity of liquid depends on food, and Undaria pinnatifida and kelp are the most ideal alkaline foods.

Seven, longevity;

Mr. Masaji Kondo, honorary professor of Tohoku University in Japan, said: "One of the secrets of longevity is to eat kelp often." Residents of Changshou village in Japan have the habit of eating seaweed such as Undaria pinnatifida and kelp. Residents basically have no three highs, and there are few cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and complications. The average life expectancy of Japanese women has reached 87.6%, among which seaweed plays an indispensable role. Therefore, it is praised as "longevity dish" by the Japanese and "the first of marine vegetables" by Europe and America.

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