3. Diabetes Management
Seaweed has been used in many countries to help control existing cases of diabetes and to prevent the development of diabetes in those who are at risk. Vegetables that are high in fiber are beneficial in the fight against diabetes, and seaweed has a high level of fiber content. Fiber works in the body to help with the regulation of insulin levels and blood glucose levels.
You can add fiber to your diet in the form of seaweed without increasing your daily calorie intake, or disrupting your blood sugar levels. Some studies have proven that seaweed contains compounds that help reduce high blood sugar, which is a marker of type 2 diabetes. Seaweed also helps to reduce fat levels, and reduce insulin sensitivity. Other factors that of diabetes that are reduced by seaweed consumption are inflammation. By reducing these factors, people who have diabetes are able to keep their condition under control.