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Wakame Seaweed Weight Loss: Discover Key Nutrition Benefits

January 15, 2017 - Admin

Wakame (brown) seaweed, known for its seaweed benefits, contains a chemical called fucoxanthin (FX) that inhibits fat cell growth and promotes fat release. A review of literature by scientists from the Ukraine and Korea noted that most studies on FX have examined its effect on rats and mice. To date, no large-scale studies have been done in humans. Animal studies have shown that FX reduces total body fat and abdominal fat, promotes blood sugar control, prevents fat accumulation in the liver, and improves the blood fat profile. Some studies have found that FX increases blood fat activation and increases energy expenditure. Brown seaweed is a natural product with no known toxic effects. Additionally, wakame seaweed supplements are becoming popular for their potential in aiding weight loss. The benefits of eating seaweed, including its nutritional profile, are widely recognized. (Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, published online June 3, 2015)