Yes, there is a loss in nutrients when cooking seaweed. It all depends on how you cook it, just as it is with the land variety.
Some ways to preserve the nutrients while cooking: * Instead of boiling, try roasting or steaming the seaweed; * Cook your seaweed while it is still fresh; * Cook in low or medium heat; * Take the seaweed off the fire before it overcooks.
Hi Jim! I try to answer all seaweed questions. Some are found here on the site and some are emailed privately. Sorry about the delay.