Algae & Sea VegetableNori (Neopyropia yezoensis)
Preclinical studies suggest extracts and peptides from Neopyropia yezoensis have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic health-promoting properties. Porphyran, a key sulfated polysaccharide, may offer prebiotic and immune-modulating benefits. Human clinical trials are currently lacking to confirm these effects.
Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
35Calories
6gProtein
5gCarbs
0.3gFat
0.3gFiber
0.5gSugar
Benefits
- Preclinical studies suggest extracts and peptides from Neopyropia yezoensis have antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- and metabolic health-promoting properties. Porphyran
- a key sulfated polysaccharide
- may offer prebiotic and immune-modulating benefits. Human clinical trials are currently lacking to confirm these effects.
Key compounds
Porphyranmycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs)phycobiliproteins (phycoerythrin)peptidesProteinvitamin B12taurineironcalciummagnesium
May help with
- mineral support
- antioxidant support
- anti-inflammatory support
- metabolic support
Best for these goals
mineral supportantioxidant supportanti-inflammatory supportmetabolic support
How to use it
Dried sheets (yakinori); roasted; seasoned; raw wet laver; extracts; protein hydrolysates
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
IODINE: Moderate — monitor intake, especially with thyroid conditions or medications | Contaminant concerns: Heavy metals (lead, arsenic); iodine variability | Monitor iodine intake to avoid thyroid dysfunction; source from unpolluted waters to minimize heavy metal exposure.
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