2007-02-08 08:26:40 · 11 answers · asked by PETER R 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Kelp is a good natural source of both iodine and vitamin E, usually helpful to folk that have an under active thyroid gland.
And yes Derek, I give them to my dog for the same reasons as you, I do take the odd one myself, I've got wonderful skin, but my hair falls out too fast to notice any improvement!
2007-02-08 08:35:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kelp is best known for its high iodine content, which has a vital role in health and vitality. Iodine is used by the thyroid gland to produce the hormone thyroxin that helps regulate the speed at which our body burns fats and sugars, as well as controlling cholesterol levels. It is also required to maintain healthy skin and hair.
2007-02-08 08:32:23 · answer #2 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are high in Iodine, so presumably would prevent some goitres. But Iodine is not deficient in modern diets. It would have been more use in places like Derbyshire UK about 70 or 80 years ago when goitre was common due to iodine deficiency.
If you look in health food books all sorts of claims are made for this product. I am unable to comment on these claims. Your local heath food shop will be able to tell you more.
2007-02-08 08:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by brian t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kelp is fish based so it is good for everything from joints to skin. taken every day can only improve your overall health
2007-02-11 19:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by cheesenbanana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alkalising your blood ph level & something to do with metabolism & thyroid activity.
2007-02-08 08:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by garlicjnr2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mainly for thyroid function and speeding up metabolism in weightloss
2007-02-08 22:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by mary m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is seaweed a natural laxative really like some cereals are
2007-02-08 08:31:53 · answer #7 · answered by susan will of the wisp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We give then to our dogs to keep their coat and skin healthy.
2007-02-08 08:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by DEREK L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to speed up metabolisim i take them i had my tyroid removed and take them after each meal to lose weight they work.
2007-02-09 23:52:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are a aid too slimming, apparently they raise your metabolism
2007-02-08 08:32:24 · answer #10 · answered by dawn h 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋