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Found growing on the shores of the Atlantic as well as the Mediterranean, kelp is a brown seaweed that has been used in various culinary and medicinal applications.
As a health supplement it is usually found in capsules, and like other sea plants kelp has a wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals.

 Health Benefits

Kelp contains nearly thirty minerals which nourish the glands (especially the thyroid and pituitary). By enhancing the action of the glandular system, it helps balance the body's metabolism and rate at which it burns calories.

Kelp, also known as seaweed, grows in the rich ocean beds, far below surface pollution levels. Because of its high nutrient content, this herb is reputedly beneficial for a wide range of applications. It is known to nourish the sensory nerves, brain membranes, also spinal cord and brain tissue. Kelp contains alginic acid which can help protect the body against the effects of radiation.

Side Effects

There have been several case reports of high intakes of kelp providing too much iodine and interfering with normal thyroid function.

People with thyroid disease should check with a doctor before taking supplements that contain kelp.