Sea kale is a delicacy for an amateur and few people supplement it with their diet. Therefore, recently it has been popular to use brown algae in various pharmaceutical forms of release (capsules, powders, liquids, oils). Such a biologically active additive has a very beneficial effect on the endocrine system and the entire body as a whole.
Brown seaweed
This species of underwater plants is characterized by the maximum content in the pulp of the leaves of micro- and macronutrients and fiber. In addition, brown algae are rich in iodine, which is the best way to prevent the development of endocrine diseases and thyroid tumors. It is worth noting that such plants also possess radioprotective properties due to the presence of alginic acid salts in them.
The brown algae are:
- kelp;
- combo;
- Limu;
- hijiki;
- wakame.
The first name is most common in our country, while the rest are more common in Asia.
Contrary to some misconceptions, chlorella is not a brown alga. This single-celled plant, often found in fresh water, so sometimes it enters the sea cabbage along with the bulk of the leaves.
Features of brown algae
Despite the high nutritional value of the product in question for the body, algae are diet food, since they are low-calorie. In relation to human health, plants have the following actions:
- antiseptic;
- decrease in the amount of cholesterol in the blood;
- prevention of plaque formation on the inner walls of blood vessels;
- decrease in blood viscosity;
- improvement of brain activity;
- prevention of heart attacks, atherosclerosis , strokes;
- regeneration of the mucous membranes of organs and tissues.
Brown seaweed kelp in tablets
Such drugs are an excellent dietary supplement for people whose diet is low in fiber, rich in micro and macro elements of foods, iodine, and prone to problems with the intestines.
Tablets contain an extract of roots of brown algae in dry form and fucoidan. This combination provides a daily rate of consumption of the necessary substances.
It is recommended to take from 8 to 10 tablets per day, depending on the needs of the body, washing down the capsules with plenty of water.
Gel from brown seaweed
More convenient and easily assimilated form of release of the described preparation is a gel. Through the influence of low temperatures during production, it is possible to maintain the maximum number of elements, polysaccharides and dietary fiber.
The gel is recommended for therapy:
- immunodeficiencies;
- diseases of the digestive system and intestines;
- endocrine disorders;
- diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
- hypothyroidism of the thyroid gland;
- eating disorders, impaired metabolism .
The recommended dose is 150-300 g of the drug, which should be divided into 2-3 doses per day.
In addition, the gel can be used as compresses and applications for the treatment of joint diseases, varicose veins.
Butter of kelp
In cosmetology, the oil extract of laminaria and fucus is widely used, as it has the following positive effects:
- softens and tones up the skin;
- increases the elasticity and elasticity of the surface layer of the epidermis;
- nourishes the skin;
- restores the normal course of metabolic processes in cells;
- protects the skin from negative external influences.
Oil can be used both in compositions, masks and creams of home preparation, and as an independent means, rubbing with massage movements problem areas.