Algae & Sea VegetableAtlantic nori
Porphyra umbilicalis is a highly nutritious red seaweed rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. Preclinical studies suggest its extracts may offer antioxidant and photoprotective benefits, though human clinical trials are limited. It is widely consumed as a traditional food with established nutritional value.
Benefits
- Porphyra umbilicalis is a highly nutritious red seaweed rich in protein
- vitamins
- and minerals. Preclinical studies suggest its extracts may offer antioxidant and photoprotective benefits
- though human clinical trials are limited. It is widely consumed as a traditional food with established nutritional value.
Key compounds
Porphyranmycosporine-like amino acidsphycobiliproteinsIodineproteinvitamin Cironcalciummagnesiumfolate
May help with
- Nutritional support
- antioxidant support
- skin health support
- thyroid support
Best for these goals
Nutritional supportantioxidant supportskin health supportthyroid support
How to use it
Dried whole leaf; flakes; powder; boiled paste
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
IODINE: Moderate — monitor intake, especially with thyroid conditions or medications | Contaminant concerns: Heavy metals (cadmium, arsenic) depending on harvest location; microplastics | Monitor intake if managing thyroid conditions due to iodine content, and ensure sourcing from clean waters to avoid heavy metals. | Interactions: May interact with thyroid medications due to iodine content and anticoagulants due to vitamin K.
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