What is fucus vesiculosus?
Fucus vesiculosus are brownish green algae, which are more commonly known as bladder or algae. It is originally from the western shores of the Mediterranean Sea and on the northern Atlantic coast. Although it has many uses, from fuel to food for cattle, it is also a popular homeopathic medicine. It can be used to prevent goiter or thyroid disease, to promote weight loss, treatment of rheumatism and as an antivirus treatment.
This sea plant is flexible and strong. Although on brown green, when he lives, fucus vesiculosus turns red when it dries. It has a strong odor and an unpleasant taste. This eyelash contains polysaccharides, polyphenols and minerals, namely iodine. Polysaccharides generally work to stimulate the immune system, while iodine works on thyroid stimulation.
Many people claim that fucus vesiculosus promotes weight loss with a patch or capsules made of algae. It is assumed that since the eyelash is high iodine, the levels of iodine in the body will increase the capsule or wearing nátlasti. The body uses iodine to produce thyroid hormone that controls the body metabolism. As a result, users hope to increase the production of thyroid hormone by carrying the patch as well as an increase in body metabolism. By increasing the body metabolism, one can be able to lose weight without exercise and diet.
Although there is little or no scientific research to support the use of fucus vesiculosus as a homeopathic drug, many people continue to use it for various diseases. For example, it is assumed that it stops greasy degeneration of coronary arteries and hearts. It is also used for people suffering from nephritis because it is assumed to reduce the kidney irritation and congestion. In addition, it can suppress the growth of some cancer cells, making it strong help for cancer people.
Clinical studies have not been carried out on people for many alleged uses of fucus vesiculosus. For example, it is assumedThat it alleviates heartburn, healing wounds, lower cholesterol levels and alleviate diarrhea, but there are no scientific data to support these claims. The German study conducted in a tube shows that Fucus vesiculosus was successful as an antiviral and as a suppressor of HIV activity.
Because fucus vesiculosus has a high content of iodine, there are some side effects and the doctor should be contacted before starting it. For example, abnormal thyroid can be caused by its consumption. In some cases, extreme acne, low blood sugar and abnormal bleeding may develop. Less side effects include brass taste in the mouth, extreme salivation and an irritated stomach. If the alga has a high level of arsenic, the toxicity of nerves and kidneys may also be.