Can Seaweed Benefit Your Health and Well-Being?

Newcastle University researchers Dr. Iain Brownlee, Professor Jeff Pearson, and their team have been studying the effects of a specific fibre, alginate, found in seaweed. Through their research, preliminary results have demonstrated that alginate found in the walls of brown seaweed may be effective at reducing fat digestion and promoting satiety (the feeling of fullness).
From Very Good Folks at Huffingtonpost.ca