10 Benefits of Seaweed
Benefit #6: Rich in Iron Levels
Iron is essential for red blood cell production and for the movement of oxygen throughout the body. Its absorption is largely helped by vitamin C, and luckily, seaweed is rich in both. The recommended daily amount of iron is 8.7 mg for men and 14.8 mg for women. The reason the numbers are so different between the two genders is mainly due to menstruation.
Of course, different types of seaweed contain a different amount of iron. On average, seaweed has 5.3 mg of iron per 100g of fresh product. When dried, the algae contain 10 times the amount of iron.
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