What are the bad sides of eating too much seaweed?

The thyroid gland plays an important role in human metabolism. Lack of iodine can cause the thyroid gland to be inactive and slow down the rate of metabolism. Because it is a good source of iodine, eating seaweed helps boost thyroid function. read more

As someone who loves to eat seaweed as well, I used to clock in at just a bit more than 240 or 250 grams a day for about a month or so before I had to move to Rio de Janeiro where it has been a pain in the ass to try and get good tasting seaweed for a cheap price. read more

Some people experience mild to moderate side effects when taking supplements containing seaweed. In a study published in"The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in 2012 on seaweed supplementation and weight loss, some participants dropped out due to abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and diarrhea. read more

Iodine in moderation is good: you need it to keep your thyroid functioning. Too much iodine, however, and you may aggravate your thyroid - especially if you have an underlying condition. Talk to your doctor if you think the amount of seaweed you eat is interfering with your thyroid. read more

It won’t kill you. Like many other vegetables, seaweed is low in calories -- a cup of either raw kelp or wakame seaweed, for example, contains slightly less than 20 calories. read more

Eat a serving of dried seaweed, and you consume 6,720 percent of the daily recommended intake of iodine. While your body requires iodine for the healthy function of your thyroid, too much is a bad thing. read more