Knotted Wrack

A brown seaweed exceptionally rich in antioxidants, iodine, and polyphenols, Ascophyllum nodosum—commonly known as knotted wrack—is valued for its detoxifying and protective properties, especially in cosmetic and nutritional applications.

PROPERTIES

• Minerals – Remineralising
• Vitamin E – Potent antioxidant
• Alginates – Skin protection, hydration (prevents dehydration), softening, purifying, improved skin texture, elasticity
• Anti-aging – Anti-glycation activity
• Fucans – Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory (supports wound healing)
• Fucoxanthin – Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

APPLICATIONS

Health
• Detoxification – Alginates and polyphenols support toxin elimination
• Thyroid balance – High iodine content supports hormonal health
• Immune support – Minerals, vitamin E and polyphenols enhance natural defences
• Systemic anti-inflammatory – Fucoxanthin and fucans help reduce chronic inflammation

Cosmetics
• Skin care – Hydrating, soothing, and anti-aging care
• Hair care – Ideal for shampoos, conditioners, and protective treatments for weakened hair

Thalassotherapy & Well-being
• Remineralising baths – Flakes or powder added to seawater to relieve muscle and joint tension
• Hot/cold body wraps – Algae poultices to detoxify skin and stimulate circulation
• Relaxation treatments – Soothing effect on the nervous system, ideal for stress and fatigue
• Body massage – Alginate-rich gel or poultice to firm the skin and support lymphatic drainage

Nutrition
• Slimming support – Promotes fat metabolism

COMPOSITION (Ascophyllum nodosum)

• Dietary fibre – 41,800 mg/100 g
• Minerals – 18,900 mg/100 g (Ca, Mg, K, Na)
• Beta-carotene – 4 mg/100 g
• Iodine – 68.2 mg/100 g
• Zinc – 6.4 mg/100 g
• Trace elements
• Vitamins – A, E, C, B
• Alginates
• Sulfated polysaccharides (fucans)
• Fucoxanthin
• Polyphenols

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