Laminaria japonica, which translates to Polish or Japanese kelp, is one of the types of brown algae. These edible seaweeds are primarily consumed due to their properties and rich content of nutrients and minerals. Kelp is known for its high content of natural iodine, an element that has many important functions in our body.
Iodine is an essential element for humans, which we obtain through food, but due to its frequent deficiencies, its supplementation is recommended. Iodine plays a special role in the proper functioning of our thyroid gland and is directly involved in the production of thyroid hormones such as thyroxine known as T4 and triiodothyronine or T3. These are key hormones that regulate the proper functioning of our entire body, which makes iodine so important in our diet.