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Sea Moss

  • See Also
  1. Herbal Medicine
  • Background
  1. Red seaweed harvestic from the northern atlantic ocean
  • Indications
  1. As of 2026, no clinical data to support the use of Sea Moss for any specific medical condition
  2. Has been touted without sufficient evidence for Chronic Pain, gastrointestinal health, immune function, Muscle function
  • Mechanism
  1. Sea Moss is primarily water
  2. Sea Moss does also contain Carbohydrates, Protein, fat, Vitamins and minerals (e.g. Iodine)
  • Adverse Effects
  1. Gastrointestinal side effects
  2. Excessive Iodine intake
    1. Sea Moss contains 4-7 mcg/grams Iodine
    2. Typical daily Iodine requirement is 150 mcg/day
    3. May affect Thyroid function
  • Efficacy
  1. Only data is from limited, small, low quality studies
  • References
  1. (2026) Presc Ins 33(8): 8