SEAWEED MEDECINE
This is an underrated food that's for sure Bladderwrack is a type of seaweed. People use the whole plant to make medicine and have been doing so for years, and wow does it work!! Bladderwrack is used for thyroid disorders including underactive thyroid (myxedema), over-sized thyroid gland (goiter), and iodine deficiency. Many people mistake bladderwrack with bladderwort. This is another secret gem that is not in the public eye I think it's been suppressed personally however i'm not going to bore you with my conspiracy theories.
SEA PLANTS AND BLADDERWRACK
Just like sea moss and many other sea plant they contain high levels of iodine, This help's prevent thyroids disorders and acts instantly .Bladderwrack also contains algin just like most sea plant's I love, it act's as a laxative to help the stool pass through the bowels which is just what we need in this world.
SO WHAT ARE THE FACTS ABOUT THIS SEA PLANT?
Bladderwrack was the original source of iodine used for medicinal reasons. It was discovered back in 1811 and used mainly to treat goiter – a swelling of the thyroid glands linked to iodine deficiency, that's more than 200 years ago.
Other common names for bladderwrack are rockweed, black tang, black tany, sea oak, bladder fucus, red fucus, rock wrack and cut weed.
Bladderwrack is distributed fairly widely. It can be found on North sea coasts, the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Baltic sea.
Bladderwrack gives shelter to various marine species such as the tubeworm and various snails and isopods.
Bladderwrack has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant and antibacterial properties if you have joint pains this is the one for you!!!
LADIES PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THIS
Another function of iodine its use for treating fibrocystic breast disease – one of the leading causes of breast cancer. According to studies, bladderwrack has a similar function to soy in regulating a female’s sex organs making it a safe alternative to soy.
TRYING FOR A BABY
The same study linked above found that bladderwrack helped women with a history of short and light menstrual cycles. Those who took 1.4g of bladderwrack each day experienced considerably longer periods. Moreover, women who took bladderwrack produced less estrogen but increased their levels of progesterone. (FACT)
Progesterone prepares a woman’s uterus lining for fertilization each month. Without sufficient amounts of the hormone, they are unable to conceive.
Note however that there are safety concerns regarding bladderwrack during pregnancy and pregnant women should only take it under medical supervision!!!!!!!!
INFLAMMATORY PAINS NO MORE
I have suffered from knee pains and I can say it is not very nice however this plant helps deal with this and once you try it i prominse you wouldn't change it for anything i must note this does not taste great, in fact it's not nice at all but that's why i blend it in my smoothie with other fruits that i love. You know the good old saying when theres a will theres a way.
Bladderwrack has natural anti-inflammatory properties and it has been used down the years to treat various internal and external inflammatory conditions. For people with painful joints caused by conditions like gout or arthritis, bladderwrack may be just what they need to ease the pain and move more freely.
DO YOU SUFFER FROM DIABETES
According to a study published in 2011, bladderwrack may be useful for people with diabetes. The study set out to evaluate the effects of brown seaweed and bladderwrack on glucose and also insulin levels following a meal.
The double-blind study involved 23 patients of both sexes aged between 19 and 59. The researchers found that 500mg of bladderwrack in capsule form helped to decrease both insulin and glucose values. They also found that it increases insulin sensitivity in response to carbohydrate consumption and theoretically prevented their uptake. (2) Moreover, there were no adverse side effects associated with the use of the capsules.........
BE CAREFUL THOUGH
Bladderwrack is considered safe when applied topically but there are some safety concerns when taking it orally.
Make sure that you take any bladderwrack supplements under your doctor’s supervision.
High iodine concentrations may exacerbate existing thyroid conditions and excess iodine has been linked to thyroid cancer and goiter.
Bladderwrack may be unsafe during pregnancy or while nursing.
Bladderwrack might increase bleeding or bruising in individuals with pre-existing bleeding disorders.
For the same reason, it should be avoided in the weeks leading up to surgery.
If you are allergic to iodine..avoid bladderwrack at all costs thanks!!!!!
References:
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-726/bladderwrack