Sea moss will soothe the respiratory tract and the digestive tract when turned into a gelatin-like consistency and applied to foods like your morning smoothie. Most people do not eat it plain, but rather as a gel and sometimes as a thickening agent (created by boiling raw or dried forms in water). Irish sea moss has also traditionally been used in cooking and as folk medicine for centuries in countries like Ireland, Scotland, and Jamaica.Īlso known as Carrageen, this type of algae, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, grows on the rocky areas of the Atlantic coast of the British Isles, as well as across Europe and other parts of North America. Many cultures have long turned to it to improve health, strengthen the immune system and fight colds. Although the miracle effects lack significant science, scientists agree it has some stand-out benefits. It is said to contain 92 of the 102 minerals that the body needs. Sea moss, also known as Irish sea moss, is a type of red algae that is thought to increase your health and strengthen your skin.
You can find sea moss in body lotions and face masks these days, as well as in powders, tablets, and even dried variations that resemble the seaweed you’d imagine to see in the ocean (except yellow in color). Like many trendy so-called superfoods, of course, this one has been around for decades but is experiencing a surge in popularity as many look to eat healthier and ditch processed foods. Sea moss has lately gained a star-studded backing, including Jadakiss and Erykah Badu. The key to better skin, easier digestion, and other benefits may lie in sea moss, a form of algae.
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