Algae & Sea VegetableFreshwater kai algae
Cladophora glomerata is traditionally consumed in Southeast Asia and is rich in protein, essential amino acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Preclinical studies indicate its extracts possess antioxidant and potential antimicrobial properties. However, human clinical evidence for specific health benefits remains limited.
Benefits
- Cladophora glomerata is traditionally consumed in Southeast Asia and is rich in protein
- essential amino acids
- and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Preclinical studies indicate its extracts possess antioxidant and potential antimicrobial properties. However
- human clinical evidence for specific health benefits remains limited.
Key compounds
Phenolic compoundsflavonoidspolysaccharidespigments (chlorophyll)Proteinessential amino acidspolyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6)calciumpotassiummagnesiumzincironcopper
May help with
- Antioxidant support
- nutritional support
- potential antimicrobial support
Best for these goals
Antioxidant supportnutritional supportpotential antimicrobial support
How to use it
Dried sheets; cooked dishes; extracts; hydrogels
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Iodine: Variable/unknown | Contaminant concerns: Heavy metal accumulation (especially chromium, lead, cadmium, zinc) depending on water source; potential for microcystin contamination if co-occurring with cyanobacteria | Monitor for heavy metal accumulation and potential microcystin contamination from co-occurring cyanobacteria; caution advised for pregnant/lactating women and those with thyroid conditions due to variable iodine and contaminant levels.
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