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Sea moss supplements are promoted as being good for thyroid, digestive, skin and immune health. What’s the evidence to support the claims? Related listening: The Carrageenan Controversy (Nutrition Diva #276) Research references: Review of harmful gastrointestinal effects of carrageenan in animal experiments. | Environmental Health Perspectives | Vol. 109, No. 10 (nih.gov) Effects of kelp supplementation on thyroid function in euthyroid subjects - PubMed (nih.gov) Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds | Nutrition Reviews | Oxford Academic (oup.com) New to Nutrition Diva? Check out our special Spotify playlist for a collection of the best episodes curated by our team and Monica herself! We've also curated some great playlists on specific episode topics including Staying Strong as We Age , Diabetes , Weight Loss That Lasts and Gut Health ! Also, find a playlist of our bone health series, Stronger Bones at Every Age . Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com. Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find out about Monica's keynotes and other programs at WellnessWorksHere.com Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.