The Sea Magical Moss! 

One can write several chapters in the big book on the benefits of sea moss. The little space we have for today's brief is nowhere near enough to encompass all of these benefits. But what we are going to do is talk about one of the key benefits of sea moss, which is its extremely beneficial impact on heart health. We will explore this angle with a special focus on older folks. Folks, are you looking for something great for your grandparents? Well, then this is one blog to read from A to Z! 

Sea Moss for Heart Health

Let's get started then. To realize its true potential for human health, one has to look at the number of beneficial ingredients found in sea moss. Some of these nutritional components include potassium, carotenoids, and dietary fibers. It is worth mentioning that carotenoids and dietary fiber have a proven role in reducing serum total cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Hence, investigating sea moss's impact on heart health seems perfectly logical for researchers. 

Sea moss is very beneficial for human health. It is a statement that is backed by research. Scientists have found an inverse association between seaweed intake and the risk of ischemic heart disease. How exactly is a question still under research, but a possible mechanism has been proposed already. The lipid-lowering effect of sea moss may play an important role. The increased metabolism of serum lipids by amplifying lipoprotein lipase activity. The activity is coupled with the reduction of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol. The blood pressure-lowering effect of sea moss is also a critical factor to consider in this debate. So, for older folks, sea moss does seem to be a promising addition to food. There are some other benefits, too, mentioned in the next section of this brief! 

It Is Not the Only Reason for Grandparents to Eat Sea Moss! 

As we mentioned earlier, sea moss has plenty of health benefits. Some of these benefits, with special reference to the older folks, include blood sugar management and bolstering of gut health. Sea moss has also been shown to be an effective aid in improving the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. So, if you are buying some sea moss this weekend, maybe think about doubling it up? Apart from the raw form, different sea moss products are also available offline and online. However, reading the label attentively before purchasing such products is highly recommended. 

Final Thoughts 

Well, folks, that would be all for this discussion. Sea moss is trendy, yes. But it is also proving to be more than just an occasional treat. If we call sea moss a natural supplement, it wouldn't be an exaggeration. And if you are searching for sea moss or products derived from it, Herbal Vineyards is the place to shop; trust us! With that little prod in the right direction, we will bid you farewell from this space. 

References

Brown, E. S., Allsopp, P. J., Magee, P. J., Gill, C. I. R., Nitecki, S., Strain, C. R., & McSorley, E. M. (2014). Seaweed and human health. Nutrition Reviews, 72(3), 205–216. https://doi.org/10.1111/nure.12091

Murai, U., Yamagishi, K., Sata, M., Kokubo, Y., Saito, I., Yatsuya, H., Ishihara, J., Inoue, M., Sawada, N., Iso, H., Tsugane, S., & JPHC Study Group. (2019). Seaweed intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: The Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective (JPHC) Study. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 110(6), 1449–1455. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqz231

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