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Edible sea vegetables such as nori, wakame and kelp — very low in calories and a rare plant source of iodine, plus some fiber and minerals.
Iodine is essential for making thyroid hormones, and thyroid issues become more common in women in midlife — so seaweed's iodine can be helpful in moderation. But this cuts both ways: some seaweeds (especially kelp/kombu) are extremely high in iodine, and too much iodine can itself disrupt thyroid function. Enjoy nori and moderate amounts of sea vegetables as part of a varied diet, and be cautious with concentrated kelp, particularly if you have a thyroid condition — check with your clinician.
Food supports overall health — it doesn't treat or cure any condition. Talk to your clinician about symptoms, supplements, or a diagnosis.
It supplies iodine, which the thyroid needs, so moderate amounts can help. However, excess iodine — easy to get from high-iodine kelp — can disrupt the thyroid, so more is not better.