What is wildcrafted sea moss?
What is it?
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So what is wildcrafted sea moss? Wildcrafted Sea moss, scientifically known as Chondrus crispus, is a type of seaweed that grows year-round in tidepools and inlets. Wildcrafted means it has grown wild without human intervention in nature and harvested by pulling it out of the sea and drying it. Sea moss has been harvested by humans for nearly 14,000 years. The best thing about wildcrafted sea moss is there is NO SCIENTIFIC MANUFACTURING required. Meaning you get the full benefits of sea moss all naturally.
What are the benefits?
Now, what are the benefits of eating sea moss? We all have heard sea moss contains 92 of 102 essential minerals the human body is made up of. Essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, etc. It's nature's natural multi-vitamin. But did you know it contains minerals like selenium and laminarin?
Selenium contains specific antioxidant enzymes and helps maintain healthy thyroid function by converting one type of thyroid hormone to another type as needed. Selenium is also believed to provide support to the body and reduce the degree of impact or the likelihood of Alzheimer's disease, cancer, stroke, and premature aging. It reduces the potential of mental health issues and depression, reduces the extent of complications associated with Hashimoto's disease, boosts the immune system, and reduces the impact of Asthma.
Laminarin plays a key role in medicinal and medical research circles as it has been found to possess properties like antioxidant, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, anti-proliferative, antitumor, anti-apoptosis, and immunostimulatory. In layman's terms, this is a mineral that helps in the fight against cancer.
Sea Moss is one of the most complex and nutritious foods available and provides all the minerals and nutrients that the body needs to stay vibrant and energized. Sea moss also aids in enhancing libido to improving fertility. Did you know during pregnancy women tend to become nutrient deficient and sometimes experience health difficulties? But, when consuming sea moss during pregnancy it helps with the development of the fetus' and keeps the mother healthy and strong. After the baby is born, sea moss continues to provide nutrients from the amniotic fluid during breastfeeding. It's truly an all-around winner in the superfood category!
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