More nutritional information on brown algae (Phaeophyta)
Traditional usage of brown algae: • Anti-inflammatory • Antioxidant • Blood Purifier • Bone and Joint Problems • Cellular Regeneration • Cleansing • Detoxifying • Digestive Disorders • Gastrointestinal Disorders • Goiter • Iodine Deficiency • Laxative • Lethargy • Mineral Deficiencies • Vascular Deficiencies • Vitamin Deficiencies • Weight loss  Active Ingredients in brown algae:Polysaccharides: alginic acid (algin) as the major component; fucoidan and laminarin (sulphated polysaccharide esters). Minerals: iodine; calcium; potassium; magnesium; phosphorus; iron and silicon. Total iodine varies between 0.1 to 0.8%, based on dry weight. Raw Phaeophyta contains: Water 81.6%; Protein 1.7%; Total lipid (fat) 0.56%; Carbohydrate, by difference 9.6%; Fiber, total dietary 1.3%; Ash 6.61%. Minerals (per 100g): Calcium, 168mg; Iron, 2.8mg; Magnesium, 121mg; Phosphorus, 42mg; Potassium, 89mg; Sodium, 233mg; Zinc, 1.23mg; Copper, 0.13mg; Manganese, 0.2mg; Selenium, 0.7mcg. Vitamins: Vitamin C, 3.0mg; Thiamin 0.05mg; Riboflavin 0.15 mg; Niacin 0.47mg; Pantothenic acid 0.64mg; Vitamin B-6 0.002; Folate, 180mcg; Vitamin A, 116IU; Vitamin A, RE 12mg; Vitamin E 0.87mg (ate). Lipids: Fatty acids, total saturated 0.25%; Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.098%; Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.047%. • Phaeophyta (brown algae) also contains several essential and non-essential amino acids, including 0.27% Glutamic acid. Suggested Amount: Reminder: We at oceanvegetables.com have made great effort to ensure that the information on our site is accurate. We do recommend further research and consulting your doctor or your appropriate health professional before making any decisions based on our information. We are not liable for any outcome that may result from acting on the information.
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