Seaweed has been valued for food and medicine since ancient times. At the archaeological site Monte Verde in southern Chile, remains of nine species of seaweed, dated between 14,220 and 13,980 years ago,[i] were found, suggesting the marine plants were an important resource for the people.[ii]

Rich in minerals and iodine, as well as providing meaningful amounts of essential amino acids, B vitamins, fiber and vitamin C,[iii] seaweed is a nutrient-dense food that can quickly boost your daily nutritional intake. However, its detoxifying properties are, perhaps, most relevant in the present day, when chemical accidents occur regularly.

For those living near the February 2023 Ohio train derailment, for instance, seaweed could present an important tool for ridding the body of toxic dioxins.

Seaweed Accelerates Body's Excretion of Dioxin

After a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, a controlled burn of vinyl chloride released dioxins into the environment.[iv] Dioxins are known as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) because they persist in the environment and resist breaking down.