Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is a type of brown seaweed that’s tied to traditional medicine. It grows along the coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the North and Baltic Seas, and various waters in Canada and the United States. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including calcium, iodine, magnesium, potassium, sodium, zinc, and vitamins A and C. Bladderwrack has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Studies show Bladderwrack may benefit:
- Iodine deficiency
- Obesity
- Joint pain
- Aging skin
- Digestive issues
- Urinary tract infections
- Thyroid dysfunction