Kelp: a natural dietary supplement for maintaining health
Kelp is a dietary supplement that contains iodine and is produced in Ireland and the United States of America by Sona Nutrition and Helsway Production, respectively. The international name for this supplement is Kelp.
The dosage form of Kelp is tablets in a jar. Kelp's composition includes iodine, 2-substituted calcium orthophosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate and acdizole (vegetable binder).
Kelp is used to normalize metabolism and prevent hypothyroidism, as well as as a means of iodine prophylaxis for acute and chronic intoxication with chemicals. In addition, Kelp can be used as part of complex therapy for diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract, as well as for the accumulation of heavy metals in the body.
However, the use of Kelp has a number of contraindications. It is not recommended to use Kelp for pulmonary tuberculosis, nephritis, nephrosis, furunculosis, acne, pregnancy and hypersensitivity to iodine. Additionally, it is not recommended to use Kelp in children under 3 years of age.
When using Kelp, hypersensitivity reactions to iodine may occur, but there is no data on interaction or overdose. There are also no special instructions for the use of Kelp.
Thus, Kelp is a natural dietary supplement containing iodine, which can be used to maintain the health of the body. However, before using Kelp, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications and possible side effects. If you have any medical conditions or are pregnant, you should consult your doctor before using Kelp. Literature containing information on dietary supplements may also be useful for obtaining additional information about Kelp and other dietary supplements.