Kelp Extract

What is kelp?

Slightly different in colour and flavour from the seaweed you see on the beach or in your sushi rolls, kelp belongs to the brown algae in the order Laminariales. Found in cold water and polar regions, kelp grows in underwater 'forests' and is one of the fastest−growing plants on the entire planet! A seal's best friend, kelp forests are used by seals to hunt for small fish and shellfish. Kelp absorbs high levels of nutrients and minerals from the water, and is rich in iodine which supports brain, thyroid and skin functions. Iodine isn't stored in our bodies and we must replenish it regularly through diet. The richest food sources of iodine are seaweed, white fish and dairy products. Research shows however that many of us, especially women, may not be getting enough iodine.

Why choose Healthspan's Kelp Extract tablets?

We make our tablets from Fucus vesiculosus seaweed extract, sourced from clean and unpolluted waters, ensuring only the best, most pure goodness goes in. This concentrated kelp extract provides high levels of natural iodine. Each tablet provides 225 µg of natural source iodine to support your thyroid function, cognitive health and nervous system. This formulation also helps keep your energy levels and skin in the best possible condition. Iodine is a nutrient important for the production of thyroid hormones. Kelp supplements can help meet your iodine needs if you do not consume sufficient iodine−rich foods, and can be especially beneficial for those following a vegan and vegetarian diet, which may lack sufficient amounts of iodine.