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Top 5 Benefits of Taking Sea Moss Daily

Sea moss, also known as Irish moss, is a type of seaweed that is highly nutritious and contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds. There are many reasons to love sea moss, as this super food source is known to be one of the most nutrient dense food sources on the planet. While This list is not exhaustive by any means, we wanted to give you five reasons to love taking sea moss! Here are the Top 5 benefits:

Sea moss growing on rocks and coral in the ocean

Sea moss boosts the immune system:

1. Sea moss is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can help boost the immune system and protect the body against infections and diseases.

Sea moss pictured on rocks
Woman holding up a glass of smoothie in front of the camera

Sea moss improves digestion:

2. Sea moss contains prebiotic fiber that can help improve digestion and promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

 

Pro tip: Add your daily dose of sea moss to your smoothie for a nutrient kick, and a smooth, creamy texture. You can also add it to fresh juices, teas, yogurt, oatmeal, rice, soups, salad dressings and more!

 

Our Pineapple Ginger, Mango Passion Fruit, Guava Soursop, And Berry Bliss Sea Moss Jellies are especially great to add to smoothies and juices! Made with all spring water and all natural fruit and super foods, our jellies are delicious straight out of the jar — no chaser needed.

 

Elderberry Lemon Sea Moss Jelly is wonderful added to a cup of herbal tea.

Sea Moss enhances thyroid function:

3. Sea moss is a natural source of iodine, which is essential for proper thyroid function.

Consuming sea moss regularly can help support thyroid health and prevent thyroid disorders.

purple sea moss against a white background
Sea moss in glass jar with lotion and dropper

Sea Moss promotes healthy skin:

4. Sea moss contains collagen, which is a protein that is essential for healthy skin. Consuming sea moss daily can help improve skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promote a more youthful complexion.

 

Pro tip: While is it most beneficial to consume sea moss to receive its collagen, you can also add unflavored jelly to your lotions, creams, shampoos and conditioners for an added boost. Sea moss is even making it’s way into commercial retail products like this Mielle Organics Sea Moss Hair Masque. We haven’t tried it but we love that sea moss is getting the recognition is deserves. If you don’t mine whipping up a batch of sea moss infused hair treatments, we recommend DIY’ing it.

 

Another pro tip: Make a hydrating, collagen rich facial mask by mixing together a teaspoon each of unflavored sea moss gel, aloe vera, raw honey or coconut oil, and turmeric powder. Apply to face and let sit for 15-20mins. Rinse clean and pat dry with clean towel. 

Lastly, Sea Moss boosts energy and metabolism:

5. Sea moss contains a variety of vitamins and minerals like iron that are essential for energy production and metabolism. Consuming sea moss daily can help increase energy levels, improve mental clarity, and promote weight loss.

Pro tip: Consume your daily dose of sea moss in the mornings for a natural energy boost!

Rehydrated sea moss shown in a blender

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For a more detailed article on sea moss, with scientific references, refer to the page, About Sea Moss here.

Read our article on How to Safely Take Sea Moss: The Do’s and Don’ts, here.

Don’t forget to explore our line of wild crafted, premium Jamaican Sea Moss products!