It Helps Treat Diabetes
Fiber-rich meals help to treat diabetes. This is due to the appropriate amount of fiber present in the food that regulates blood glucose levels and insulin levels. Adding seaweed to diets help to increase the consumption of fibers without any increase in calories.
A study was done in 2018 and it was discovered that chemicals in a particular type of seaweed helps to reduce markers of type 2 diabetes, such as high blood sugar. Compounds in seaweed also help to decrease diabetes risk factors which include inflammation, high fat levels and insulin sensitivity. More studies have to be done to provide stronger evidence for the implementation of these compounds.