Effective Dosage: There is currently no clinical evidence that Bladderwrack is effective as a weight loss supplement at any dosage.
Bladderwrack is a brown seaweed or algae. As a dietary supplement, bladderwrack is often used to stimulate metabolic rate and promote fat and weight loss. Like many seaweeds, bladderwrack has a relatively high concentration of iodine. One of the key functions of iodine is that the thyroid gland requires it to produce adequate levels of thyroid hormones. Low levels of thyroid hormones are associated with reduced energy levels and weight gain – so maintaining optimal levels is a key factor in promoting stamina and healthy body weight.
For its most frequently made claims as a dietary supplement (increased energy and weight loss), bladderwrack has not been shown to be effective. As such, its primary value is probably as a crude source of iodine (but an expensive one at that). There are no accepted dosage recommendations for bladderwrack. Rarely available as a stand-alone supplement, bladderwrack is typically included as part of various herbal diet pill blends targeted to weight loss, cellulite reduction, increased energy or thyroid support.
These statements about Bladderwrack have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Bladderwrack is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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