Iodine is a key component of hyperthyroid hormone. Once the human body is short of iodine, the function of thyroid cyst will be damaged, which will cause thyroid diseases, also known as "big neck disease". Every1000g of kelp contains about 5g of iodine, so eating kelp regularly is beneficial to prevent thyroid diseases.
Eat kelp to prevent radiation
Kelp contains a chemical called kelp collagen fiber, which is the natural enemy of radiation source. People who have to deal with computers or other electronic devices often eat kelp, which can quickly eliminate radioactive elements invading the human body and prevent the damage of a large number of radiation sources.
Eat kelp to eliminate edema and lose weight.
Besides iodine, kelp also contains rich and colorful zinc. Potassium interacts with unnecessary sodium in the body, which can eliminate excess water in the body, help eliminate edema and play a role in slimming.
Eat kelp to replenish blood and qi.
Copper and vitamin b2 12, which are often contained in kelp, are the key elements for human hematopoietic function. People with iron deficiency anemia can eat kelp to replenish blood at night. In addition, kelp also contains a chemical substance, which can reduce the viscosity of blood night. Eating kelp can not only replenish blood and qi, but also avoid coagulation mechanism.
Eating kelp promotes digestion.
Kelp contains a soluble dietary fiber alginate, which can digest and absorb a lot of water, quickly soften excreta and play a role in defecation; In addition, the unsaturated fat and dietary fiber in kelp can quickly eliminate unnecessary bile solids on the inner wall of capillaries, metabolize a lot of gastric acid, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, and play a role in digestion and absorption.
Eat kelp to prevent cancer
Sodium alginate in kelp can be combined with heavy metal elements strontium and cadmium with carcinogenic effect, which can immediately remove this harmful heavy metal from the body and selectively eliminate carcinogen bacteria in the stomach, which has strong anti-cancer effect; In addition, the chemical fiber in kelp can reasonably promote the removal of total bile acids and carbohydrates.
Kelp can't be eaten as food.
Eating kelp is not harmful to the human body, but it should be noted that kelp can not be eaten for a long time, and excessive iodine intake will also endanger physical and mental health; In addition, kelp contains a small amount of arsenic, and excessive arsenic intake is likely to lead to poisoning.
Kelp is not suitable for long-term soaking.
If kelp is soaked for too long, the trace elements contained in kelp are easily soluble in water, which will reduce the original nutritional components of kelp.