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 Kelp:
Kelp is very well known for helping to regulate the thyroid
and metabolism associated with food digestion. It is a rich
source of iodine, which as a component of the thyroid hormones
thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), is essential to human
life. The thyroid gland adds iodine to the amino acid tyrosine
to create these hormones. Thyroid hormones regulate metabolism
in every cell of the body. Kelp is very highly concentrated
organic mineral complexes include calcium, chlorine, copper,
iodine, potassium selenium sodium and sulfur. Most people don’t
understand that chlorine and sulfur are two of the most
important of our 5 macro-minerals, the others being calcium,
magnesium and phosphorus. Kelp also contains Vitamins A, B1, B2,
B3, B5, B6, B9, inositol and E. It helps sustain the nervous
system and brain. Kelp also helps with adrenal function,
arterial cleansing, asthma, colitis, skin problems,
constipation, diabetes, eczema, strengthening fingernails,
gallbladder problems, nervous disorders, neuritis, obesity,
pancreatic and pituitary problems, toning the prostate, low
vitality, water retention, skin tone and wrinkles. It is
beneficial to sensory nerves, membranes surrounding the brain,
spinal cord and brain tissue. |