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Benefits of Kelp (KELP HELP)

Kelp is a form of seaweed and one of the most common members of the brown algae family. It grows primarily in the Pacific Ocean on the West Cost of the United States and is often found in large formations called kelp forests or kelp beds. Kelp has a well documented ability to grow very quickly, especially in water that is high in nutrients. Generally kelp grows best in cool ocean water, usually at temperatures between forty-two and seventy degrees Fahrenheit. Kelp also thrives in shallow water areas near the coastline, where it can receive significant amounts of sunlight. Hard substrate is critical for the development of healthy kelp forests, as rock provides a foothold (also known as a holdfast) for the kelp to prevent it from floating away or onto shore.

Estrogen-Related Cancer
It has long been known that Japanese women, whose diets are rich in kelp, have lower rates of ovarian, breast, and endometrial cancer. A study at UC Berkeley found that a diet containing kelp lowered serum estradiol levels in women and had phytoestrogenic properties.

Cancer Prevention The fucoidan in kelp has been shown in studies to have the ability to induce apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells.

Endometriosis
One researcher found that women with endometriosis who supplemented with 700 mg of kelp capsules per day had a significant reduction in pain.

Anti-Inflammatory
Kelp contains fucoidan, a complex carbohydrate that is a powerful anti-inflammatory.

Unique Antioxidants
Sea vegetables contain antioxidants not found in other vegetables and researchers are still discovering all the benefits they might have.