Seaweed May Be Key to Weight Loss

Seaweed May Be Key to Weight Loss: Some research conducted by scientists at Newcastle University suggests that seaweed may be one of the keys to weight loss. The scientists have discovered that alginate found in sea kelp prohibits the digestion of fat in the intestine. The findings have been published in Food Chemistry Journal, and showed that by increasing one type of alginate by 400 percent, the amount of fat absorbed was reduced by 75 percent. To many people seaweed may not appear to be appetizing, but the results of the research are very encouraging and researchers hope to begin clinical trials shortly.