Seaweed is a nutritional supplement in many advertising campaigns, but some experts point out that some of these supplements currently have limited nutritional value, and some algae can even cause diseases.
According to experts from the German Nutrition Society, daily intake of one or more seaweed preparations contains very little protein, vitamins and other nutrients. Although algae, an aquatic plant, is rich in high-value proteins and minerals and vitamins, it has not been shown to be effective in commercial algae preparations.
Andreas Sternberg of the European Allergies Association said that although some algae preparations developed in the laboratory can prevent the growth of viruses, bacteria and tumor cells, it does not mean that these preparations can be used as drugs in humans. Body application. Moreover, there are currently about 40 kinds of algae preparations in the world undergoing clinical examination, but none of the drugs made with seaweed is allowed to be clinically applied. The blue-blooming seaweeds belonging to the blue seaweed have been promoted as a good medicine for the treatment of mental illness, because it is said that the contained polypeptide can neutralize harmful substances.
Consumption of blue-green algae may even lead to poisoning: A few years ago U.S. health authorities tested 87 algae samples and discovered that 85 contained carcinogenic toxins. People who suffer from autoimmune thyroid disorders may even suffer from dangerous seaweed. This is because the iodine content of commercially available algae nutritional supplements is much higher than the daily intake recommended by doctors.