Medicinal effects of kelp

Many people love to eat kelp. Have you ever heard of its medicinal effects? Let's learn about it together.

I believe many people know that kelp is rich in iodine and can prevent thyroid disease (commonly known as "big neck disease"), and is a vegetable with high nutritional value. So do you know what medicinal effects kelp has? Chinese medicine experts will take you to explore the medicinal effects of kelp.

Medicinal effects of kelp: prevention and treatment of goiter

Kelp contains iodine and iodide, which can prevent and treat iodine-deficiency goiter.

Medicinal effect of kelp 2: lowering blood pressure

Laminar acid, potassium salt and calcium can reduce the body's absorption of cholesterol and lower blood pressure;

Medicinal effect of kelp three: lipid-lowering

Kelp contains a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids and dietary fiber, which can remove cholesterol attached to the blood vessel walls, regulate the stomach and intestines, and promote the excretion of cholesterol;

Medicinal effect of kelp 4: inhibit tumor

The hot water extract has a significant cytotoxic effect on human KB cancer cells in vitro and a significant inhibitory effect on S180 tumors. In addition, kelp is rich in anti-cancer star selenium, which has an anti-cancer effect.