Is sea moss really as great for nutrition as some people say?
And is sea moss the same as algae?
And is sea moss the same as algae?
Yes, the old problem, some say it's a super food (as said here), one with the most nutrients, others say something completely different.It did not have a lot of nutrition.
Yes, unfortunately you "never" know whether a product is contaminated or not or to what extent. One can probably only judge by probabilities.FWIW, some of the edible Japanese seaweeds can be very nutritious, but you have issues with possible ocean pollution.
I don't understand why people think this---the only good sources of omega 3's other than plants are fish, certainly not a staple on most omnivore diets.Sea Moss MAY be good for a number of things.
I think the main benefit of any sea vegetable is the Omega 3 content.
The science /nutrition of Omega 3 isn't entirely established either.
Vegans do have some issues with getting enough omega 3.
Most of us eat foods rich in ALA but there really aren't any plant based foods with EPA and DHA. So, I, like many other vegans take a supplement. You would have to eat like 50 tbsp of sea moss to get what one capsule contains.
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Sometimes it's too much of a good thing.Oops, OK, I thought minerals are always, at least generally, good. It is not like that?
Oops, OK, I thought minerals are always, at least generally, good. It is not like that?
...and iodine! We do need some iodine, but too much can be bad for your thyroid!Sometimes it's too much of a good thing.
This is just off the top of my head, the minerals that you have to be careful Not to get too much of
Iron
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
You can not get TOO much from food. but it's with the supplements that you have to watch out.
I think all of the above can actually poison you if you take too much. Potassium might be the most dangerous.
Iron also can be very bad. but there is a built in early warning system. When your stools turn black and rock hard - you are getting too much iron.
Also you need to be careful with Vitamin A. But again there are warning signs. You skin, especially on your hands and feet will turn yellow. Also if you go hiking and bunnies start to follow you around.
Sometimes it's too much of a good thing.
This is just off the top of my head, the minerals that you have to be careful Not to get too much of
Iron
Potassium
Magnesium
Calcium
Just paying attention to all of this and, of course, much more besides, makes a reasonable / correct diet incredibly difficult, if at all possible. It seems to me that it could only be a coincidence if someone ate "right"....and iodine! We do need some iodine, but too much can be bad for your thyroid!
I don't have anything against sea moss, but when I find out of the ordinary foods suddenly touted as 'health foods' it definitely triggers some suspicion.
Another thing to consider is the source- is it free of containments? Also, can the nutritional contents be measured, or can they differ from one place to another?
Lots of vitamins and minerals work both with each other, and against each other. If you get too much of one it can interfere with absorption of another. I remember this is particularly true of B's.
Potassium and sodium work together, where too much of one reduces the other.
....mmmmm, no!Ah OK, didn't think it was like that with Magnesium and Calcium.
Just paying attention to all of this and, of course, much more besides, makes a reasonable / correct diet incredibly difficult, if at all possible. It seems to me that it could only be a coincidence if someone ate "right".
I think it's from a small group of people who don't want to supplement and get all their nutrition from real food. and if you are vegan its either supplements orI don't understand why people think this---the only good sources of omega 3's other than plants are fish, certainly not a staple on most omnivore diets.
Actually in practice it's not really all that hard.Ah OK, didn't think it was like that with Magnesium and Calcium.
Just paying attention to all of this and, of course, much more besides, makes a reasonable / correct diet incredibly difficult, if at all possible. It seems to me that it could only be a coincidence if someone ate "right".
Michael Pollan, one of my favorite omnivoresActually in practice it's not really all that hard.
I've always liked the flextarian's Haiku
Also there is the five simple rules
1. Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables ·
2. Get Enough Fiber ·
3. Stay Hydrated ·
4. Eat a Variety of Foods ·
5. Minimize Overly Processed Foods.
Many thanks for the link, yes, I remember seeing information and videos from him from time to time (when I'm looking for answers about nutrition). Just downloaded his App.Dr Michael Greger has spent his career researching nutrition. He's no shill, and his profits go right back into his work
That was always my thought, no supplements as a vegan. But apparently that's just not possible / sensible (perhaps not even for an omnivore).I think it's from a small group of people who don't want to supplement and get all their nutrition from real food. and if you are vegan
Eat food,
Not too much.
Mostly plants.
Also there is the five simple rules
1. Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables ·
2. Get Enough Fiber ·
3. Stay Hydrated ·
4. Eat a Variety of Foods ·
5. Minimize Overly Processed Foods.