Bladderwrack
Fucus vesiculosus
A seaweed used traditionally for thyroid/metabolism support due to its natural iodine.
Traditional use (european-folk): A seaweed used traditionally for thyroid/metabolism support due to its natural iodine.
A seaweed used traditionally for thyroid/metabolism support due to its natural iodine.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A seaweed used traditionally for thyroid/metabolism support due to its natural iodine.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Iodine content can dangerously swing thyroid function and may carry heavy metals; not for thyroid disease or pregnancy without testing.
- Thyroid disease without advice
- Pregnancy
Iodine content can dangerously swing thyroid function and may carry heavy metals; not for thyroid disease or pregnancy without testing.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.