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Sea moss is Gold: Deeper Dive into the Ancient Super Food

by Gerallyn Wells

  Seamoss has been used from centuries and from all around the world from the Caribbean, parts of Asia, the Philippines and all the way to Ireland. In the 18th century Ireland, during the Potato Famine, Irish Sea moss was found and significantly aided in the survival of the Irish people during the time, providing life sustaining nutrients and minerals.

 Nearly,100 years later in the 19th century, the Irish continue to believe that carrageenan could cure sick calves along with human colds, flu and congestion. Archaeologists estimate humans have been harvesting seaweed, like Chondrus crispus, for nearly 14,000 years. Evidence of red seaweed’s medicinal benefits in China can be traced back to 600 BC, and it was originally used as a food source around 400 BC on the British Isles.






Sea moss and its full spectrum benefits:

  Sea moss is beneficial to us for all around Immunity, especially for cold and flu season.

  Sea moss has Potassium Chloride, a nutrient made to dissolve inflammation and phlegm in the mucous membranes, which can cause congestion. 

Sea moss is also valued for its algae-polysaccharide component which is extracted from its carrageenan and has medicinal and health-related properties. Studies propose that algae- polysaccharide aids:

  • immunity enhancement
  • antioxidant effects
  • antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities
  • tumor inhibition
  • hypertension prevention
  • high cholesterol prevention
  • blood sugar control

In addition to its carrageenan and algae polysaccharide content, sea moss is also rich in:

  • proteins
  • peptides
  • amino acids
  • lipids
  • pigments

The potential health benefits of this red algae are linked to its neuro-protective and immune-boosting constituents

 *polysaccharide’s ability to enhance the body’s immunity and improve its antioxidant activity.


Asthma: 
 In the Journal of Functional Foods, there was a study of Eucheuma Cottoni, the species of sea moss that we use here at Oceanic Wisdom.

 In this study, Euechema Seamoss was compared to the FDA approved anti-histamine drug Loratadine. The sea moss immediately relieved itching, sneezing, and lung health. The seamoss was anti-inflammatory and altered white blood cells increasing the immunity response in the body. They also found a decrease in mucin synthesis, and reduced the bronchiole smooth muscle thickness to facilitate airway allowing better oxygen flow through the lungs. 

 Reducing Oxidative Stress:  
     E. cottonii, sea moss remarkably reduced the oxidative stress and enhanced the protection against tissue lipid protection and cell damage. Seaweeds showed chondroprotective effects, the study also stated sea moss also inhibited the growth of breast cancer cells. Chondroprotective effects eludes to the protection of cell health and DNA repair



Neuroprotective Benefits:
 Sea moss has neuroprotective effects against Parkinson’s Disease and helps in fighting the symptoms of Parkinsonism. This is done by preventing the accumulation of α-synulein that causes neurodegeneration. Additionally, sea moss has the neuroprotective effect of releasing oxidative stress and thus, there is scope for sea moss to play a crucial part in the development of anti-neurodegenerative drugs. 



Skin Health: Healing from the Inside out and Topically. 
 Seaweeds are making a big impact on areas of life and research that some of us may not know about. 
 Being rich in sulfur, it has antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial functions, so it is believed to help with balancing the skin microbiome (another major topic of discussion in the world of skin health this year). Sulfur includes anti-inflammatory properties which promote skin repair by boosting natural collagen production. The high sulfur content also can decrease the excessive production of sebum (oil) in the skin.  In this way, sea moss can help with acne and oily skin. 


Mineral Rich:

 Irish moss contains 15 of the 18 essential elements that make up the human body. This includes, but is not limited to calcium, sulfur, magnesium, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin K—all ingredients that help reduce wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and protect from environmental elements including giving the bodys organs, cells and tissues as it requires for optimum health.
  
 Irish moss supplies many nutrients that are often missing from the average diet, such as vitamin A and omega-3 fatty acids, which are both essential to healthy skin and inflammation control
 

Sea moss is an incredible super food and these are just a few benefits out of the many that will transform your life. 


https://www.byrdie.com/sea-moss-skincare-4782466
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4413210/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464615005083
https://www.foodingredientfacts.org/irish-moss-the-history-of-carrageenans-roots/

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