What's In Kelp Supplements?
Kelp supplements contain:
- Omega Oils 3 and 6
- Vitamins A
- Vitamin B Complex
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Beta-Carotene
- Choline
- Niacin
- Algenic Acid (amino acid - the basic component of proteins).
- Kelp supplements also contain 23 minerals.
The chart below shows the typical mineral content of kelp supplements, as outlined in Dr. Earl Mindell's book, Vitamin Bible.
Sample Mineral Content of Kelp Supplements
Element | Concentration |
| Calcium | 1.20 |
| Chlorine | 12.21 |
| Copper | 0.0008 |
| Iodine | 0.15 - 0.20 |
| Iron | 0.10 |
| Magnesium | 0.76 |
| Manganese | 0.0008 |
| Phosphorus | 0.30% |
| Potassium | 0.63% |
| Sodium | 3.14 |
| Sulfur | 0.93 |
| Zinc | 0.0003 |
| Boron | Trace |
| Cadmium | Trace |
| Chromium | Trace |
| Nickel | Trace |
What do each of these vitamins and minerals do?
Visit our Health Glossary to find out.
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