Sargassum (Limu Kala)

Vitamins Polysaccharides Amino Acids Pigment
Vitamin E Alginates Fucoidan Mannitol Taurine  Beta-Carotene

Vitamin E is critical in maintaining health as it serves not only as an antioxidant but also aids in healthy gene expression. Alginates are polysaccharides frequently used in the pharmaceutical and culinary industries as a gelling, or thickening agent. Fucoidan is a polysaccharide shown to reduce hyperplasia, or rapid cell replication. Mannitol is a low calorie sugar substitute shown to reduce cellular swelling in your kidneys and brain. Taurine is an amino-acid used to maintain regular body functions including managing  nervous system excitations. Beta-Carotene is a pigment and strong antioxidant that has been shown to have many beneficial mental health related benefits as well as aiding in the body's synthesis of Vitamin A

Sargassum is a brown seaweed originating in Japan, but found in many coastal waters around the world. The fronds typically grow to a length of 1-3 meters.

It is frequently used as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, however it can also be found in traditional Chinese medicineas a tea used for reducing phlegm buildup.

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General Health Benefits include:

  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Antibacterial
  • Enhanced fat burning

Recipes Containing Sargassum