Sea moss is rich in dietary fibre, much of which is in the form of polysaccharides, a fibre we can't digest but the bacteria in our gut can– in this way it acts as a prebiotic or food source for these beneficial gut microbes.

Sea Moss is a diet rich in prebiotic, fiber-rich food which is known to promote a healthy immune system. Research posted to BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies found higher levels of immune antibodies in other species who had eaten sea moss.

Sea moss is full of iodine, so it should help people with hypothyroidism, a condition where your body doesn't make enough thyroid hormones, which regulate your body's metabolism.

Sea moss, is one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for health, and especially so for the heart and cardiovascular system. Studies suggest that seaweed may improve cholesterol balance and act as a blood thinner, reducing the risk of heart disease.