Iodine is an essential trace element. It occurs in large quantities in nature, especially in the sea, where sea algae enrich their cells with natural iodine compounds found in seawater. Sea algae's natural iodine content exceeds not only that of all fruits and vegetables, but also that of fish and shellfish.
Sea kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum), also known as knotted kelp, is classified as a brown algae. The algae itself is a complete food that contains numerous nutrients in a natural compound, including natural iodide compounds, which form organically and are thus very bioavailable.
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
Iodine contributes to:
- normal cognitive function
- normal energy metabolism
- normal function of the nervous system
- the maintenance of healthy skin
- normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function
- normal growth in children
