Seaweeds Are High-Nutrient Foods

Seaweeds or marine algae are rich in vitamins – such as Vitamin C, minerals – including potassium, and nutrients that are important for most of the body’s  biochemical reactions.   Researchers from Alagappa University,  (India) report that Gelidiella acerosa (red seaweed) and Sargassum wightii (brown seaweed) are also abundant sources of amino acids valine, methionine, and lysine; as well as the fatty acid linoleic acid. The study authors submit that: “The results suggest that both the seaweeds have greater nutritional value and could be used as excellent nutritional supplements.”