How Do You Eat Sea Moss? Sea Moss Benefits, Recipes, And Tips

Sea moss, or Irish moss (Chondrus crispus), has gained incredible popularity for its potential life-changing health benefits. This marine plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and was praised as a remedy for anything.

Today, from the scientific viewpoint, leaving traditional medicine in the backseat, Irish sea moss is an advantageous addition to almost any diet plan and lifestyle. But how do you eat sea moss and why consume it at all? If it’s your first time learning about sea moss, let’s give you a brief 101 on its versatile use and the benefits you get from it.

Is sea moss edible?

Can you eat sea moss? Like other seaweeds you might have consumed earlier, Red algae are one of the most nutrient-packed edible weeds. What’s more, in the history of some ancient civilizations, this particular marine product played a key role in saving millions of people from famine.

If you wonder what made the fame of this alga live for so long that it has even conquered such an advanced technology like the internet — the secret is its vast nutritional content. If mango is considered the king of fruits, sea moss would be the emperor of seaweeds. And here is why:

• Essential nutrients in one shot. Containing antioxidants, fatty acids, both essential and non-essential amino acids, and coenzymes, sea moss wards you off from falling short on vital micronutrients(1).
• Immunity. Rich in vitamin C and amino acids, sea moss supports the immune system, helping the body fend off infections(2).
• Digestion. Its prebiotic effects, fueled with rich magnesium content(3), can help improve gut health, aiding in digestion and preventing bloating.
• Energy. High in iron and magnesium, it may boost energy levels(4), making it great for physical performance and overall mood.
• Focus. Sea moss contains the vitamins of the B group as well as amino acids like glycine and l-tyrosine, essential for brain health, aiding in focus and mental clarity(5, 6, 7).
• Skin. Its antioxidant properties and zinc content may help promote skin health(8), offering hydration and supporting the skin's healing process.

If you want to learn more about the benefits of sea moss, explore our Case Studies. We interviewed several long-term sea moss consumers and were amazed at the stories they had to tell!

How to consume sea moss?

Frankly, not all people are wow-ed by the original taste of the seaweed — and it explains why someone might question its edibility.

That’s exactly why we at True Sea Moss worked hard to develop our famous sea moss gels, flavored and colored with farm-picked fruits. The range of our sea moss-powered products opens numerous ways for your culinary and non-culinary experiments, such as:

• Mixing sea moss smoothies and shakes
• Fueling your teas and coffees with sea moss powder
• Preparing delicious sea-moss ice cream
• Dressing your breakfast-oatmeal or pancakes

As for non-culinary practices, you can by all means use our non-flavored sea moss as an analog to high-end collagen-boosting facial and hair masks!

How do you eat sea moss for benefits?

With sea moss, packed with trace nutrients that are not required by our bodies in large amounts, you want to stick to 2 tablespoons per day.

We don’t recommend exceeding this serving unless your healthcare provider prescribes you to take more or less.

Here are some tips on how to start consuming the marine wonder for maximum benefits:

• Start with smaller amounts. Test your body’s reaction for a week by starting with a teaspoon or just one tablespoon of sea moss per day.
• Distribute your intake. Don’t take all servings at one go — enjoy the effect throughout the day by taking one spoonful in the morning and one in the evening.
• Enjoy as it is. Some compounds in the food you prepare with sea moss might interfere with the compounds of the seaweed (for example, caffeine or compounds found in tea). Take a spoonful of your favorite gel as it is and feel the power you’re gaining!

Remember, that our organic sea moss doesn’t contain white sugar and is low in carbs, making it a wonderful choice for the keto diet and overall health.

Final words

Whether you're stirring it into your morning smoothie or experimenting with it in your skincare routine, sea moss offers a natural boost to your overall well-being. If you are all about improving your life through health, Irish moss hits the spot. Explore the broad selection of our fruity flavors in the store and check out more articles on sea moss and its use!

References

1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168456/nutrients

2. Carr, A. C., & Maggini, S. (2017). Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients, 9(11). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9111211.

3. Umoh, E. A., Obembe, A. O., Ikpi, D. E., Eniang-Esien, O. E., & Asuquo, J. O. (2023). Effect of chronic administration of magnesium supplement (magnesium glycinate) on male albino wistar rats’ intestinal (Ileum) motility, body weight changes, food and water intake. Heliyon, 9(8). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19042

4. Kapoor, M. P., Sugita, M., Kawaguchi, M., Timm, D., Kawamura, A., Abe, A., & Okubo, T. (2023). Influence of iron supplementation on fatigue, mood states and sweating profiles of healthy non-anemic athletes during a training exercise: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2023.101084

5. Young, L. M., Pipingas, A., White, D. J., Gauci, S., & Scholey, A. (2019). A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of B Vitamin Supplementation on Depressive Symptoms, Anxiety, and Stress: Effects on Healthy and ‘At-Risk’ Individuals. Nutrients, 11(9). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11092232

6. Peyrovian B, Rosenblat JD, Pan Z, Iacobucci M, Brietzke E, McIntyre RS. The glycine site of NMDA receptors: A target for cognitive enhancement in psychiatric disorders. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2019 Jun 8;92:387-404. doi: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2019.02.001. Epub 2019 Feb 6. PMID: 30738126.
7. Roychoudhury S, Nath S, Massanyi P, Stawarz R, Kacaniova M, Kolesarova A. Copper-induced changes in reproductive functions: in vivo and in vitro effects. Physiol Res. 2016;65(1):11-22. doi: 10.33549/physiolres.933063. Epub 2015 Nov 24. PMID: 26596322.

8. Attipoe, S., Zeno, S. A., Lee, C., Crawford, C., Khorsan, R., Walter, A. R., & Deuster, P. A. (2015). Tyrosine for Mitigating Stress and Enhancing Performance in Healthy Adult Humans, a Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Literature. Military Medicine, 180(7), 754-765. https://doi.org/10.7205/MILMED-D-14-00594

9. Zou P, Du Y, Yang C, Cao Y. Trace element zinc and skin disorders. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Jan 17;9:1093868. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1093868. PMID: 36733937; PMCID: PMC9887131.

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