Showing posts with label sea kelp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sea kelp. Show all posts

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Sea Kelp and Hair Growth

A kelp supplement can be used to thicken the hair and make it grow faster. Many people have tried kelp supplements for hair growth with great success. Kelp supplements are very affordable for those who take them daily.

If you suspect that you have an under active thyroid, you may want to try kelp. Your hair could have become thin because of your poor thyroid condition. Kelp can help regulate the thyroid and your hair will become thicker and begin growing more than before.

Find the most affordable kelp supplement for your metabolic needs. Kelp can help your thyroid function normalize and you will also notice some weight loss when taking kelp. You should feel more healthy and have more energy.

If you don't need a kelp supplement, be careful of taking it. If you take kelp and do not benefit from it, then you may not have to take it. However, if you take kelp and your overall health is better, you know what your problem was and you have fixed it with kelp.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Kelp Weight Loss Reviews

Many people who have suffered a thyroid imbalance due to low iodine have turned to sea kelp in order to cure this problem. For this particular issue, kelp really does work. Here are some results people have noticed from taking sea kelp. These results are summarized from here.

After taking kelp for a few months, this person experienced increased energy, some weight loss, and no side effects.

This person immediately started seeing results such as thicker and stronger hair and weight loss. They did notice acne though as a side effect. This was discussed in a previous post. Acne from taking sea kelp means that you are getting too much iodine. She lowered her dose and the acne went away.

This person noticed faster hair growth, some weight loss, and increased energy as a result of taking kelp for five months.

Deciding whether to add kelp to your daily routine is up to you. You would most likely benefit from kelp if you do not eat a lot of salt in your diet and you are still over weight and can't seem to get the extra weight off. There is nothing wrong with trying it out if you believe your thyroid needs to be regulated.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Kelp Side Effects

Sea kelp is a great herb to help boost weight loss. There may be some side effects from taking sea kelp as a supplement. Keep in mind that the main component of kelp that helps you with weight loss is iodine. If you have too much iodine in your diet, you may experience:
  • acne
  • thyroid imbalance
Be very careful of where you buy your kelp supplements. If the kelp you buy comes from a highly polluted place in the ocean, there will likely be some extra ingredients in your kelp supplement that you do not want in there. Your kelp could contain metals like arsenic. A good company to trust is this one. They really keep the quality of their products up to standard.

If you have bought a kelp supplement and have experienced any of the following symptoms, it may have been contaminated with arsenic:
  • confusion
  • memory loss
  • loss of hair
  • tiredness
Too much arsenic is linked with death. Don't let this scare you away from kelp supplements. They are perfectly fine if you get them from a reputable company like the one listed above.

As with any supplement, you may be allergic. Even the safest herbal remedy is a danger to someone who has an allergy to it. If you experience the following symptoms, you may be allergic to sea kelp supplements:
  • trouble breathing
  • itchy eyes
  • swelling of body parts (hands, throat, face, etc)
  • rashes
Do not take sea kelp with pain medications, blood thinners, or blood sugar lowering medications. Avoid kelp if you are pregnant or nursing. Use of kelp over an extended period of time can effect your body's ability to absorb certain nutrients.

The best time to use kelp is if you have a deficiency in iodine and it's effecting your thyroid functioning.