Wakame

A brown seaweed prized for its remineralising, detoxifying, toning and anti-aging properties, Undaria pinnatifida—commonly known as wakame—is rich in vitamins and essential minerals.

PROPERTIES

• Minerals – Restores trace elements and promotes remineralisation
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin) – Anti-inflammatory
• Alginates – Skin protection, hydration (prevents dehydration), softening, purifying, refining skin texture, elasticity
• Anti-aging – Anti-glycation activity
• Fucans – Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, supports skin healing
• Fucoxanthin – Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant

APPLICATIONS

Health
• General tonic – High in minerals and trace elements to support energy and vitality
• Digestive support – Alginates and fibres aid intestinal transit
• Liver detox – Fucoxanthin and fucans help protect the liver from oxidative stress
• Systemic anti-inflammatory – Niacin and fucans help reduce chronic inflammation

Cosmetics
• Skin care – Ideal for sensitive or young skin, anti-aging, regenerative and healing care
• Hair care – Scalp care and fibre-strengthening treatments

Thalassotherapy
• Remineralising baths – Wakame powder added to seawater to relieve muscle and joint tension
• Body wraps (hot/cold) – Algin-rich masks to detoxify skin and stimulate lymphatic drainage
• Relaxation treatments – Calming effects on the nervous system, ideal for stress and fatigue
• Body massage – Wakame-based gel or poultice to stimulate circulation and firm the skin

Nutrition
• Slimming – Supports fat metabolism
• Appetite regulation – Fibres and alginates provide a lasting feeling of fullness

COMPOSITION (Undaria pinnatifida)

• Dietary fibre – 41,400 mg/100 g
• Minerals – 27,800 mg/100 g (Ca, Mg, K, Na)
• Beta-carotene – 104 mg/100 g
• Iodine – 19.1 mg/100 g
• Zinc – 2 mg/100 g
• Trace elements
• Vitamins – A, E, C, B3 (Niacin)
• Alginates – Polysaccharides
• Sulfated polysaccharides (fucans)
• Fucoxanthin
• Fatty acids – Omega-3 and lipids

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