Seaweed - the perfect marine food

Benefits: Seaweed is one of the primary sources of nutrition for ocean life. Seaweed is an excellent source of fiber, minerals, protein, and chlorophyll (10mg/100 grams), is rich in antioxidants and represents up to 10% of the diet in several Asian countries. Seaweed is an excellent cleanser, digestive aid, detox. nutrient and source of calcium and iron. This product has a very pleasant marine flavor and smell.

Raw Material Source: Seagate’s seaweed is harvested by divers from an isolated bay along the central Pacific coast of Baja California. This seaweed has no level of detectable contamination. It is a highly sustainable marine resource, growing up to 3 feet per day during the summer months.

Processing: Seagate divers deliver the fresh seaweed directly to the factory on the day that it is harvested. Seagate washes the seaweed in freshwater, removing most of the residual seawater salt. The remaining sea salt provides a rich marine taste and mineral content. Seagate freeze-dries the seaweed in modern stainless steel tanks, capturing all of its valuable nutrients.

Iodine is an important trace mineral found in seaweed. One serving of seaweed powder (10 grams) contains 0.12 mgs of iodine or 59% of the suggested daily value. For most people, iodine is an essential mineral helping to regulate the thyroid. However, persons with a thyroid condition should first consult with their health care professional to determine their limit of iodine consumption. Iodine has show to be a very important nutrient to take in case of exposure to high doses or radiation, interfering with the absorption of radioactive isotopes by the thyroid.

Seagate Seaweed can be enjoyed as either a powder or in capsule: 100 Capsule Bottle: A convenient and inexpensive way to take this rich marine source of fiber, minerals and protein every day, containing much less iodine than a serving of seaweed powder.