The nutrition facts even boasted that 2 sheets of nori can give you enough vitamins A, B1, and B2 for the day, while 1 sheet will give you enough iron. That means nori can help you reduce the risk of anemia².
2. Dried seaweed helps address iodine deficiency
Experts say one of the best sources of iodine is seaweed, like nori, kombu, kelp, and wakame.
However, please note that the amount of iodine in seaweed varies depending on the type, and, of course, the processes it undergoes during manufacturing.
To give you an idea of how great of an iodine source dried seaweed is, reports say that 10 grams of dried nori contain 232 mcg of iodine. That amounts to 155% of the iodine you need daily³.
3. They might help reduce cholesterol
One animal study noted that nori dietary supplement reverses the negative effect of dietary cholesterol. This means nori might help decrease cholesterolemia⁴.
Note that cholesterolemia is a significant risk factor for many cardiovascular diseases.
4. Dried seaweed may aid in weight loss
Like mentioned earlier, nori is rich in fiber. Now, reports say high fiber intake triggers delayed stomach emptying⁵. This essentially means one will feel fuller for longer, which helps prevent overeating.
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