Is it okay for the elderly to eat seaweed?

　　Is it okay for the elderly to eat seaweed? Marine algae plants such as nori, asparagus, wakame, hijiki, mania, kelp, etc. are rich in high-quality protein, amino acids, vitamins and essential minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, iodine, iron, silicon, manganese, zinc, etc. Some of these ingredients are not found in terrestrial vegetables. In recent years, many countries around the world have conducted research on the consumption of seaweed. It has been found that regular consumption of seaweed food can keep body fluids slightly alkaline. healthy Beneficial and effective against hypertension, diabetes, cancer etc. disease It has auxiliary therapeutic effect.

　　The active polypeptides in seaweed have similar functions to insulin and have good therapeutic and health care functions for diabetic patients. The high-quality protein and unsaturated fatty acids in seaweed are exactly what patients with diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease need. Mannitol in kelp has dehydration and diuretic effects, and can treat renal failure, drug poisoning, and senile edema. The taurine in seaweed and seaweed is good for protecting eyesight and elderly The brain plays an important role. The iodine in seaweed is the best therapeutic food for people with hypothyroidism. Seaweed can also filter out carcinogens such as strontium, radium, cadmium, and lead, which has the effect of preventing cancer.