Kelp
Description
Kelp is an imprecise generic term for several species of Brown Algae utilized as Sea Vegetables.
A common definition of Kelp is Seaweeds from the Brown Algae orders Fucales (Rockweed) and Laminariales that possess large, flat, leaf-like fronds.
Botanical Names
Alaria esculenta
Ascophyllum nodosum
Fucus vesiculosus from the Fucacea family (Bladderwrack)
Laminaria (various species including Laminaria digitata)
Macrocystis (various species):
Macrocystis pyrifera (Pacific Sea Kelp)
Nereocystis (various species)
Sargassum (various species)
Health Benefits of Kelp
Cardiovascular System
Kelp may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [1]
Digestive System
Kelp may alleviate Constipation due to it's Algin content which produce a laxative effect by retaining water in the Colon. Anecdotal Evidence
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