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A new report published at SuperfoodCentral details the top eight reasons Irish Moss has become one of the most popular and effective supplements for aging adults facing a variety of health-related challenges.
Some of the numerous benefits of the plant include increased relief from cough symptoms, faster recovery from certain diseases, healthier skin, increased energy, stronger immune system, stronger thyroid health, stronger joints and connective tissue, and improved soothing of the digestive tract.
Chondrus Crispus, also known as Irish Moss, Sea Moss or Carrageen Moss, is not actually a moss-type plant at all. It is a rich, thick seaweed that grows along rocky regions of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. The Irish have used it for centuries for a wide variety of reasons, including nutrition, sustenance, and as a holistic solution for illnesses. A little-known fact is that large numbers of Irish citizens relied on Irish Moss for relief during the Irish Potato Famine of 1845-1849.
Historically, the plant has always been simmered or boiled down to a broth, but today used in gel form as an ingredient to liquid and food products. Irish Moss is also a popular thickening agent for deserts, sauces, smoothies, or dips as it adds a very nice creamy texture in addition to some wonderful health benefits.
Irish Moss Seaweed is a very rich source of vitamins A, D, E, F, and K, and it is also high in other nutrients including sulfur, iodine, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and folate. The high levels of potassium make it an ideal choice for people dealing with fibromyalgia, moodiness, depression, or anxiety. And because the plant digests slowly once ingested, it helps reduce appetite and leaves people satisfied longer, and increases the amount of time the body absorbs nutrients between meals.
Other nutrients in the plant make it an excellent option for those facing skin issues such as eczema, rashes, psoriasis, and sunburn. Irish Moss is the main ingredient in a large number of commercial skin care products, and taken raw, the plant is an even more effective source for many.
The only known side effect of Irish Moss is that it is a natural blood thinner, so those with certain blood conditions should consult a doctor before adding the plant to a daily diet. It can be purchased in a variety of forms, including powder, dried, raw, gel, or flakes over the counter at most health food stores. Many brands offer Irish Moss, but genuine Irish Moss grown in Ireland is often thought to have the best quality.
Those interested in taking a more in-depth look at the benefits of Irish Moss, and a specific breakdown of how this plant is an ideal solution for middle-aged men and women facing new health challenges, should visit http://www.superfoodcentral.com/carrageen-moss-health-benefits-side-effects/.
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