Sea moss supplements are promoted as being good for thyroid, digestive, skin and immune health. What’s the evidence to support the claims?

Related listening:

The Carrageenan Controversy (Nutrition Diva #276)

Research references:

Review of harmful gastrointestinal effects of carrageenan in animal experiments. | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 109, No. 10 (nih.gov)

Effects of kelp supplementation on thyroid function in euthyroid subjects - PubMed (nih.gov)

Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds | Nutrition Reviews | Oxford Academic (oup.com)

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