Kelp is high in iodine and is effective for goiter caused by iodine deficiency. It has now been found that kelp also contains many other special nutritional and medicinal values. Modern pharmacological research has confirmed that kelp contains laminine, which can prevent leukemia and stomach cancer, lower blood pressure and blood lipids, and has a hemostatic effect on arterial bleeding.
Kelp is an effective food for preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Kelp is rich in various essential trace elements for the human body, such as iodine, calcium, phosphorus, and selenium. Its calcium content is 10 times that of milk, and its phosphorus content is higher than that of all vegetables. Kelp is also rich in carotene and vitamin B.