Seaweed
Marine vegetable; seaweed supplements change serum IGF-1 concentrations in postmenopausal women
Also known as: laver, nori, Porphyra tenera
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Seaweed, based on research from longevity science.
- Iodine
Variability of iodine content in common commercially available edible seaweeds (Teas et al. 2004)
Source: How Not to Die
- Leucine
Seaweed is a rich source of branched amino acids such as leucine, directly implicated in muscle growth and prevention of sarcopenia
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Seaweed may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- COVID-19
Potential benefits of dietary seaweeds as protection against COVID-19
Source: How Not to Age
Addresses
- Gut Dysbiosis
Prebiotic food
Source: Young Forever
Biological Mechanisms
How Seaweed works at a cellular level.
- PromotesBoosts immune function
Seaweed extracts have immunomodulating activity on human lymphocytes; Porphyra tenera supplementation improved immune system in RCT
Sources
- How Not to Age
- How Not to Die
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Young Forever