
Bladderwrack
100 capsules
A brown seaweed and natural iodine source, traditionally used in weight-management programmes.
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About the ingredient
Fucus vesiculosus is a brown seaweed with characteristic air bladders. It is distinct from kelp and Irish moss. Its natural iodine content varies.
When it is used
Bladderwrack is traditionally used alongside dietary changes in weight-management programmes. EMA recognises this as traditional use; clinical evidence of efficacy remains insufficient.
Ingredients
Fucus vesiculosus extract; gelatin in the capsule form.
Use and precautions
Do not use with hyperthyroidism. Seek medical advice first for other thyroid disorders.
Do not combine with iodine supplements or thyroid medicines. Excess iodine can be harmful. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in children.
Storage
Keep tightly closed in a dry place, protected from sunlight and out of reach of children.
