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Health Benefits of Wakame Seaweed:
1- Wakame seaweed contains source vitamins and minerals, these include iodine, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, and magnesium, as well as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamins B2 and B9. (1,4,9)
2- Wakame seaweed is a rich source of carbohydrates and protein. Its major constituent is water along with some amount of fiber and sugar.(1,4,5)
3- Wakame seaweed is a low-calorie, low-fat food which contains fucoxanthin, it is known for its fat-burning properties, which in turn helps with weight loss. (1,3,6)
4- Wakame seaweed contains a high amount of iodine. Iodine has been connected to lower levels of breast cancer and this benefit is evidenced by many people who consume wakame. Furthermore, the lignans found in it have also been linked to lower levels of breast cancer. (1,3,7)
5- Fucoxanthin present in wakame seaweed exerts an anti-diabetic effect even on the human body. Which means it prevents diabetes. (1,8)
6- Wakame seaweed contains manganese, iron and calcium, three minerals that help balance hormones naturally. Manganese and calcium help to improve symptoms of PMS as well. (1,9,10)
7- Wakame seaweed is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid, which helps reduce anxiety and fight depression. (1,11)
8- The high content of iron in wakame seaweed means that it increases circulation in your cardiovascular system, boosts energy, and enhances the health of your skin. (1,4,12)
9- The fucoxanthin present in wakame serves another purpose, it stimulates the liver to produce DHA, helping reduce the amount of harmful cholesterol in the body. (1,13)
10- The high level of calcium found in wakame helps your body with bone growth and speeds up repair. (1,14)
11- Wakame also acts as an anti-inflammatory and prevents inflammation of joints, thereby preventing early onset osteoporosis and keeping you fit and active well into your old age. (1,15)
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