All sea moss variations contain 92 of the 102 minerals our bodies need, however the difference with the pigments is what gives the additional health benefits.
Gold sea moss is rich in vitamins and minerals. Some of the health benefits associated with it include the following:
- May help with joint pain
- May boost energy
- May help to regulate your thyroid
- May boost the immune system
- May improve sexual health
- May rid your body of mucas
- May assist with weight loss
- May improve digestion and mental health
Gold sea moss is made by sun -bleaching. The sun-bleaching is a natural process and is completed by laying the sea moss out in the sun for several hours. While in the sun the sea moss turns to a golden color.
Green and purple sea moss must be shaded and air dried in order to preserve their natural pigments.
Green sea moss is high in Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll gives plants that natural green color and is a dense antioxidant.
Therefore green sea moss contains all of the health benefits associated with chlorophyll such as:
- May help oxygenate the body
- May help boost energy levels
- May increases cellular energy production thus increasing energy levels
- May protects the liver and improves liver detoxification
- May help fight cancer
- May help with weight loss
- May help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes
- May enhance overall well-being
- May help in balancing hormones
- May help in preventing heart disease and the hardening of the arteries
- May help fight and prevent cancer
- May help prevent obesity
- May help in improving memory and cognitive functions
- May help in preventing neurological disorders
- May help strengthen the immune system
- May help fight inflammation
Cleaning your Sea Moss
- Clean in a large bowl with Sparkling Water (you may add limes)
- Soak for up to 24 hours in a refrigerator (make sure you clean and replace water)
- Make sure the water completely covers the Sea Moss so it can grow.
- You can make any ounce at a time.
- Heat up 1-2 cups of water per 1 cup of soaked moss (example: 3-4 cups water for 2 cups of Sea Moss
- Add Sea Moss to hot water (you may want to cut it up so it doesn't ruin the blender)
- DO NOT cook Sea Moss, just let it sit in boiled Sparkling water for 15 minutes.
- Transfer to blender and blend on high for 90 seconds.
- Pour into jars.
Friendly Reminders
- Only clean what you plan on making into gels.
- Store your Sea Moss in a cool, dark place.
- If your Sea Moss gel comes out to thin add more sea moss and blend, if it comes out to thick add more boiled water.