Sea moss is a type of algae which has been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. Found and consumed in places such as along the coast of Ireland, North and South America, as well as the Caribbean, sea moss has been utilized as a medicinal component for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments from low libido, to aches and coughs.

Gold Coast Sea Moss are sustainable, ethically sourced, wildcrafted sea moss of the highest quality chosen for their potency, efficacy and healing benefits to our community.

When Ingested..

.When made into a gelatin-like consistency and added to foods like your morning

smoothie, sea moss can soothe the respiratory tract and digestive tract, says Foroutan.

(It doesn't have much flavor, so it should just contribute to creating a thick texture.) This

might be due in part to the fact that, like aloe and okra, Irish moss is a mucilaginous food,

which mucus-like texture (sticky, thick) can double as a remedy for irritation. This snotty-

substance also dissolves in water, so sea moss can tend to act like a soluble fiber.

Remember: soluble fibers dissolve in water and become a soft-gel that keeps you full and

helps stool move through the GI tract.

Sea moss is also a prebiotic, which is a type of dietary fiber that's essentially fertilizer for probiotics (healthy bacteria in your gut) and, thus, helps further support digestion.

Although low in calories—49 per 100g, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—sea moss is loaded with key minerals such as folate, which is essential for prenatal health and development. It's also high in iodine, which is "is important for promoting the development of normal breast tissue," says Foroutan. "Iodine is [also] super fuel for the thyroid." Iodine helps the thyroid run properly and make thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, encourage bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy, among many other important functions, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). (Related: The Best Prenatal Vitamins, According to Ob-Gyns—Plus, Why You Need Them In the First Place)

Also, because sea moss is high in immune-boosting nutrients like iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, it may also support the immune system and help you fight off cold and flu symptoms, adds Foroutan. One 2015 study on rats found that sea moss' prebiotic effects improved their gut microbiome, which led to heightened immunity. (Speaking of which, did you know that your gut microbiome can also impact your happiness?)

When applied topically...

Sea moss offers antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which means it can help with issues like acne and aging skin, says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., director of cosmetic and clinical research in the department of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. "It's rich in sulfur, which is known to lower levels of microorganisms on the skin and soothe inflammation."

"Sea moss also contains vitamins and minerals like magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin K, and omega-3 fatty acids, which help to hydrate and promote healthy skin cell function," he adds. While there's no scientific evidence on the amount of sea moss you should look for in a product to reap the skin benefits, it's best to use it topically so your skin can absorb the vitamins and minerals. (Related: These Seaweed Facial Products Will Give You Glowing Skin)

While all these potential pros are exciting, it's important to keep in mind that there isn't a lot of concrete evidence (yet!) backing the benefits of sea moss. In fact, there's very little research on the ingredient in general, and this might be due to the fact that algae (including sea moss) are difficult to study. The nutritional properties (vitamins and minerals) vary by location and season—plus, it's hard to determine how well the body absorbs the nutrients in algae and how its metabolized overall, according to an article in the Journal of Applied Phycology.

But, again, other cultures have believed in it for years so it could still offer some pay-offs. "When folk remedies persist through the generations, you can pretty much guarantee that there's some kind of benefit, even if science hasn't quite caught up with the why and how," says Foroutan.

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Although we are not licensed physicians, our knowledge of sea moss comes from centuries of inforMation on the benefits of usage.

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