Fucus vesicularis - a panacea for excess weight?
In the north of Russia, near the coastal strip of the White Sea, near the Solovetsky Islands, a large amount of seaweed grows . The most common among them is vesicular fucus. And this is not surprising, because the northern sea coast of our country is the birthplace of this healing plant. In addition to the White Sea coast, this alga can be found in large numbers on the coastal cliffs of the Barents Sea and in the west of the Baltic. Abroad, bubble fucus grows in the stony shallow waters of the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean.
Since ancient times, these perennial algae, under special natural conditions, concentrated in their olive-green or yellow-brown ribbon-like thallus branches the maximum amount of the most valuable components from sea water. Fucus vesicular - these are long, reaching one or one and a half meters, floating on the sea surface branches of brown algae with a rigid central vein and paired air bubbles. Scientists, exploring these plants, have identified about 50 useful micro and macro elements in them that can improve the functioning of the human body. Continuing to study this amazing seaweed, the researchers came to the conclusion that the salt structure of vesicular fucus most closely matches the human blood plasma and its tissue fluid.
In northern peoples, bubble fucus was called "humpback fucus", "pork fucus" and "sea oak." From ancient times, it was mined with the help of nets, washed from the sea creatures that had accumulated in them, and used in their diet. Fucus was consumed fresh or dried. Used for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Its invigorating, tonic effect on the human body was also noticed, which allowed the use of fucus for weight loss.
In the future, doctors discovered the amazing abilities of Fucus vesiculus:
Prevent thyroid diseases due to organic bound iodine, which is necessary for the synthesis of hormones: thyroxine and triiodothyronine. With their help, the thyroid gland is able to normalize any metabolic process in the human body.
To show active sorbing function, reduce the possibility of allergic reactions and the level of dense cholesterol with the help of unique fiber polysaccharides contained in it - alginates, laminaran, fucoidan and a large amount of mucus - bassarin. Alginates, getting into the stomach or intestines, swell many times and give not only a feeling of full satiety, but also cleanse the intestines well, which has a beneficial effect on weight loss.
To exert an accelerating effect on the breakdown of fats, activating their decay directly in the fat cell itself, which allows, in addition to normalizing body weight, to defeat the most important companion of obesity - cellulite. This property makes algae for weight loss leaders in the struggle for a perfect figure.
To remove excess fluid from the body, reducing swelling, thanks to mannitol.
Saturate the body with vitamins A, C, D, E and group B, as well as minerals - zinc, iron, manganese, molybdenum and selenium, which is extremely rare in nature. Many of the antioxidants are able to normalize metabolic processes in the body, to prevent the processes of hair loss and skin aging.
Normalize the synthesis of female sex hormones, which can significantly reduce the risk of cancer in women. In addition, vesicular fucus regulates the menstrual cycle in the reproductive period of a woman's life, as well as the level of hormones in menopause.
Due to the high concentration of potassium, magnesium and calcium, strengthen the cardiovascular system, inhibiting the processes that form blood clots, as well as normalize the pressure in the circulatory system.
All these positive properties of the plant help to effectively use brown algae for weight loss. You can find them both in the composition of numerous dietary supplements, and in pharmacies in the form of a powder of dried bubbly fucus. It is added to the first dishes, salads or infusions are prepared. Pour one teaspoon of Fucus vesicle powder with half a liter of boiling water, insist for 20 minutes, then drink it in parts during the day. Sometimes before a meal, a teaspoon of Fucus powder can be washed down with warm boiled water. Doctors do not recommend consuming Fucus for weight loss all the time. After a two-week intake, you need to take a break.
Fucus for weight loss is also used in cosmetology in the form of anti-cellulite wraps, plasters, gels with fucus concentrate and for SPA procedures. Well stimulates the body, tones and helps in the fight against excess weight, a bath with an infusion of algae.
Before using Fucus for weight loss, consult with an endocrinologist. If it turns out that you have hyperthyroidism or intolerance to seaweed, then this diagnosis is a contraindication for the use of this type of algae.