"It's sea moss, the latest social media superfood. Sea moss is actually a generic term used to describe different red seaweed plants that grow in the North Atlantic, particularly off the Irish coast, as well as in warmer waters such as in parts of the Carribean, says Vanessa King, a registered dietician and spokesperson for the American Academy of Dietetics."
"King says you've probably eaten a sea moss product without knowing it. It's long been harvested for its carrageenan, which is used in the food industry as a thickening agent and emulsifier in products like ice cream and puddings, even nut milks. These days, you'll also find sea moss sold as pills, powders, gummies, dried flakes and often, as an edible gel made from sea moss that has been soaked in water."
Sea moss refers to various red seaweed species that grow in the North Atlantic, especially off the Irish coast, and in warmer waters like the Caribbean. Sea moss has been harvested for carrageenan, a thickening agent and emulsifier used in foods such as ice cream, puddings, and nut milks. Sea moss is sold as pills, powders, gummies, dried flakes and edible gels made by soaking the seaweed in water. Influencers and celebrities promote sea moss for acne, radiant skin, digestion, energy, weight management, sleep and libido. The global sea moss market is projected to reach nearly $3 billion by 2030. Research evidence for these health claims remains limited.
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