The special strength of seaweed
Seaweed is the collective name for a group of unrelated, large algae that live in salt or brackish water and are also known as marine algae or macroalgae. They occur in all the world's oceans and are also often found near river mouths. Some species can attach themselves to a hard surface, others float freely in the sea. There are even seaweed species that can grow up to 60 metres long! Seaweeds are extremely strong and withstand sunlight and exposure to air as well as the violent wave movements of the water. They are the most resilient and fertile plant-like organisms on earth, occurring in all kinds of species, sizes and structures, from thread-like or spaghetti-shaped to leaf-shaped or endlessly branched. They are even the plants on earth that contain the most minerals, as they absorb minerals directly from the ocean and can store them in their cell structure. In this respect, simply by growing in the sea, seaweeds have unique properties compared with land plants. Seaweeds are rich in minerals and trace elements such as calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron and iodine, among others, and they contain various trace elements. Seaweed is also a source of antioxidants, prebiotic fibre, vitamins A, C and E and plant protein. No wonder, then, that in many countries people have believed since time immemorial that seaweed can contribute to good health!
Seaweed as our past and our future
The history of seaweed as food, medicine, utility material and care product goes back thousands of years, and although it was also used and eaten in Europe and North America, it is particularly widespread in Asian culture. Five thousand years ago it was already used by Emperor Shen Nung as a therapeutic agent, and archaeological evidence from Chile even shows that seaweed was used by humans as early as 12,000 years before Christ. Most researchers also agree that seaweed was essential for the development of our brain and nervous system, as our ancestors could really only find the fatty acids needed for this on the coast, where they had access to fish and shellfish, which in turn obtained the fatty acids from algae such as seaweed. Today seaweed is gaining popularity all over the world again, not only because it is rich in nutrients, but also because it offers many environmental benefits. After all, it is extremely nutritious, grows easily and very quickly and can grow or be cultivated in almost every country in the world without major impact on existing ecosystems. Adding seaweed to our daily diet is therefore not only good for our health, it also offers possible solutions to the world food problem. It can also be used to generate energy and to make biodegradable packaging material, contributing to a sustainable world.
Seaweed extract with iodine
Seaweed from Seagreens® is the product of expert selection, sustainable harvesting, careful processing, extensive analytical testing and award-winning nutritional research. The company has been studying and producing wild seaweed for some twenty years, sustainably produced and harvested around the British Isles and in the Scandinavian region, and has recently added two native species to its research and production process. For harvesting and research, Seagreens® works closely with various partners based in the British Isles and the Scandinavian region. New methods and techniques are constantly being developed to continue guaranteeing the unique quality of Seagreens®. This enables Seagreens® to supply its high-quality and nutritious seaweed products, which are now also exported to more than ten other countries around the world. Seagreens® is also known for its seaweed extract with iodine called Iodine+ Capsules, which supplies iodine in a natural way and is suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
