Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Sea moss (Irish moss) is a type of red seaweed that may offer health benefits to improve thyroid function, diabetes management, immune health, and more.

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also known as Irish moss, grows mostly on the Atlantic coasts of North America, the British Isles, and Spain. It is harvested ...

It's sometimes called Irish moss or jelly moss. Sea moss is typically harvested for its carrageen, a popular ingredient for thickening foods like ice cream, cottage cheese, and jelly. Sea moss gel ...

Other Irish desserts include fruit crumbles and pies, especially apple and/or rhubarb; various sweet breads studded with dried fruits; and carrageen moss pudding, a blancmange-like dish thickened ...

May help with weight loss "Sea moss may support weight loss due to its carrageenan content," says Ben Asher. Carrageenan is a type of fiber that slows down digestion, which can help keep you ...

Carrageen, or Irish moss, is used as a vegetarian gelling agent in some processed foods. Seaweed can be eaten raw in salads, stir-fried or dried and used as a seasoning.