It May Support Gut Health
There are bacteria in the intestines that play important roles in breaking down food and enhancing digestion and general health. Algae is an ideal food for proper functioning of the gut. The author of a study in journal of applied phycology discovered that algae may contain high amounts of fiber, which make up 23-64 percent of the algae’s dry weight.
Consumption of seaweeds help feed the gut’s bacteria, [5] which degrade fibers into compounds that improve gut health and the health of the immune system.
Presence of sufficient gut-healthy prebiotic fiber can be enhanced by increasing the number of algae present in diets.