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Bladderwrack 580mg 100 Capsules 3PACK by Solaray
Bladderwrack 580mg 100 Capsules 3PACK by Solaray
 


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Description
 
 

What is Bladderwrack?

Scientific Name
Fucus vesiculosus

Common Name

Sea kelp, Brown kelp seaweed, Sea wrack, Marine oak


Brand Name

Maine sea coast vegetables


Clinical Summary

Bladder wrack is a seaweed prevalent on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts from Europe to Asia. It is often referred to as brown kelp but it should not be confused with “kelp,” another species of seaweed. Bladder wrack is consumed as food and medicine and is a rich source of iodine. It is used in traditional medicine to treat hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency and has been proposed as a weight loss supplement. No clinical studies have verified this effect. Bladderwrack is believed responsible for the reduced risk of estrogen-related cancers in Asian populations and may improve menstrual symptoms. Further studies are needed to clarify such effects.
Bladder wrack extract also demonstrated chemopreventive, anti-collagenase and antioxidant properties; topical application of bladder wrack extract may help improve skin.
Bladder wrack should be used with caution in patients with hormonal-sensitive cancers.


Food Sources

Atlantic sea kelp, seaweed


Purported Uses
  • Weight loss
  • Skin care
  • Cellulite
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Fatigue
  • Menstrual abnormalities

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