Ascophyllum nodosum (rockweed, knotted wrack)

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Ascophyllum nodosum is a large brown seaweed found predominantly in the North Atlantic. It is a slower growing seaweed with a fairly long lifespan.

It can be found in a variety of forms ranging from powdered leaves to supplement pills.

One Place to Buy Rockweed is:

Starwest Botanicals Organic Kelp Powder 1 Lbs

General Health Benefits include:

• Enhanced fat burning
• Antioxidant
• Great source of energy
• May reduce effects of hyperplasia

Recipes Containing Rockweed