Evidence supporting the use of: Sea vegetable (unspecified)
For the health condition: Menopause
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Sea vegetables, such as kelp, nori, wakame, and others, have a long history of use in various traditional cuisines, particularly in East Asia. Their use in supporting menopause symptoms is based primarily on traditional practices rather than robust scientific evidence. Historically, sea vegetables have been valued for their rich mineral content, especially iodine, as well as vitamins and phytonutrients. Some traditional systems of health suggest that these nutrients can help support hormonal balance during menopause. However, scientific studies specifically focusing on sea vegetables and menopause are scarce. While sea vegetables are a nutritious addition to the diet, there is limited direct evidence that they alleviate specific menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, or bone density loss. Most available evidence is anecdotal or based on the general nutritional profile of sea vegetables, which may contribute to overall well-being but does not constitute targeted menopause support. Therefore, while the use of sea vegetables for menopause is rooted in tradition, it is not strongly supported by scientific studies, and the evidence should be considered weak.
Other ingredients used for Menopause
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)alfalfa
aloe vera
ashwagandha
asparagus
astragalus
black cohosh
black currant
Indian frankincense
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
calcium
chaste tree
cordyceps
damiana
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dog rose
dong quai root
eleuthero
evening primrose oil
fenugreek
fish oil
flaxseed
genistein
genistin
hibiscus
HMR lignan
hops
knotweed
jujube
kudzu
licorice root
lignans
maca
marine lipid
melatonin
moringa
motherwort
nettle
okra
omega-3 fatty acids
ophiopogon root
pollen
pomegranate
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
rose oil
saffron
sage
soybean
valerian root
vitamin B6
vitamin D
vitamin D3
vitamin E
seaweed
wild yam
red clover
atractylodes
smilax
rubia cordifolia
bee pollen
lingzhi
root tuber
dioscorea
royal jelly
Equol (proprietary)
anemarrhena asphodeloides
barrenwort
goji berry
amaranth
soy isoflavones
27-deoxyactein
8-Prenylnaringenin
akebia
Antler
Achyranthes
Alchemilla
Agrimonia pilosa
Agnuside
Ashoka
Anemarrhena
Atractylone
Black Seed
Banyan
Bioflavonoids
Black root
Chinese Silkvine
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cnidium
Cynomorium
Crinum latifolium
DHEA
Danshen
Daidzein
Durian
Dong Quai
Elk antler
Evening Primrose
Isoflavones
Lotus
Prickly Pear Cactus
Rose
Rhubarb
Soy Protein
Vervain
Other health conditions supported by Sea vegetable (unspecified)
AnemiaArthritis
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Circulation (poor)
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Fatigue
Gall Bladder (sluggish or removed)
Gas and Bloating
Goiter
Hair (loss or thinning)
Heart (weakness)
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Metabolic Syndrome
Skin Care (general)
Wounds and Sores