Since the unique COVID-19 situation, I catapulted my self-care. How? With what might be a legit superfood. My new health and beauty secret, sea moss.
Like many other superfoods, this one’s been around for centuries.
What is sea moss, exactly? Sea moss is an Irish red seaweed that grows abundantly on the Atlantic shoreline of Ireland. A type of algae it goes by the name of Chondrus Crispus. While it lacks significant science to back up benefits, experts say it has some stand-out advantages.
Here’s why everyone’s eating sea moss; first of all, it’s a nutritional enhancement to the immune system, which helps one fight off colds, and one of twelve foods used to boost your immune system.
Most people don’t eat sea moss plain but rather as a gel (created by boiling raw or dried forms in the water) and often as a thickening agent for soups, sauces, and smoothies. These days, you’ll likely find sea moss not just as a gel but powdered or pill formulations.
What are the benefits of sea moss? Because it grows on rocks, it absorbs many of the minerals and critical nutrients from the stones themselves. This tasteless seaweed loaded with life-enhancing nutrients. It contains Vitamins A, C, E, K, B1, B12.
The human body composed of 102 minerals and sea moss contains 92 of them. It also provides a wealth of other essential nutrients, including protein, beta carotene, pectin, and sulfur. Let’s not forget calcium, iodine, magnesium, phosphorous, manganese, potassium, selenium, and since, just to name of few.
It’s great to know sea moss cures various skin diseases such as dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema, and sunburn. If applied directly to the skin, it hydrates and moisturizes. At night, I sometimes sleep with the gel as an overnight face mask.
I consume Irish sea moss for digestive support, boosts metabolism, ease joint pain, reduces appetite, and especially the mental and emotional health benefits.
The mental health support of sea moss attributed to its dense amount of potassium. Potassium helps our body maintain healthy mental and emotional function. A lack of it leads to anxiety, irritability, and depression.
I purchase my Irish sea moss from an Etsy store. It’s Electrik, their gel formulation morning, noon, and at night.
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As always, thank you for reading. Stay safe and healthy.
P.S. If allergic to iodine or any other mineral component, consult your medical professional before using it.