Undaria Pinnatifida (Wakame)

Vitamins	Polysaccharides	Protein
Vitamin E Vitamin C Vitamin B	Alginates Fucoidan Laminarin	Taurine

This combination of vitamins gives Nori many healthy advantages. The B Vitamins increase cellular metabolism.Vitamin C oxidizes harmful ionic compounds in the body. 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. Laminarin is another polysaccharide that is a glucose based carbohydrate--a great source of energy! Taurine is an amino-acid used to maintain regular body functions including management of nervous system excitations.

Wakame is known as the “woman’s seaweed” because it has been shown to significantly reduce bloating. It is a brown seaweed found in Japan. Tasting very similar to spinach, this seaweed is generally purchased already dried and can be rehydrated by soaking in water for a short amount of time or by leaving out in a moist area overnight.