The health benefits of Irish moss or seaweed [Video]

Irish moss, or seaweed, has a lot of health benefits!

The first thing to know about Irish moss is that it isn’t moss at all – it’s seaweed.

Also known as carrageen (from the Irish word carraigín meaning “little rock”) and by its scientific name chondrus crispus, Irish moss is a species of red algae that grows in the cool Atlantic waters along the rocky coastlines of Europe and North America. It’s also popular in Jamaica.

Exceptionally rich in nutrients and antioxidants, Irish moss has earned a reputation as a superfood, along the likes of kale, blueberries, and fish rich in omega-3s.

The good

The healthful properties of Irish moss include Vitamins A, E, F, and K, calcium, potassium, and sulfur. It is also a naturally occurring source of iodine, which can be difficult to include in one’s diet through food alone (making iodized salt the most common source), and is especially important for supporting healthy thyroid functioning.

Rich in potassium chloride, Irish moss …