Health Benefits of Bladderwrack

Health Benefits of Bladderwrack

Bladdewrack is a seaweed found on the coasts of the North Sea, the western Baltic Sea and the Atlantic, and Pacific oceans. Bladderwrack is also known as sea grapes, black tang, rocked, sea oak, cut weed, dyers fucus, red fucus, bladder fucus, and rock wrack.

Bladdewrack has been traditionally used for centuries to treat iodine deficiencies, joint pain, urinary tract infections, obesity, aging skin, digestive issues, and thyroid dysfunction such as goiter development, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

Bladderwrack contain essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iodine, magnesium, potassium, zinc and sodium.

Bladderwrack is rich in antioxidants, including phytochemicals. Antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body and may help prevent the risk of chronic diseases.

Bladderwrack has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antiviral properties.

Bladderwrack is rich in alginic acid, a kind of dietary fiber that supports healthy digestion including constipation, indigestion, diarrhea, and GERD.

Bladderwrack contains high levels of iodine that may help support thyroid function.

Bladderwrack may also promote weight loss and heart health.

Bladderwrack may also promote skin health and wound healing.

Bladderwrack may also promote menstrual regulation in pre-menopausal women.

Bladderwrack may interact with certain medications. Bladderwrack may increase the risk of bleeding. Bladderwrack may not be safe for all thyroid issues. If you are allergic to iodine then please do not consume.

As always consult with your physician.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fucus_vesiculosus

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6245444/#sec20

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/bladderwrack-benefits

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-bladderwrack

https://www.medicinenet.com/what_is_bladderwrack_good_for/article.htm

https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/bladder-wrack