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The

algae

are incorporated, from Asian cuisine especially the cuisine of the day.

You don't have to go to a specialized store to buy them:

they are already available

at

any supermarket

.

The

algae

are a good ingredient to eat salads, such as wakame, and of course

, to prepare sushi.

Its consumption does not stop growing and therefore, health authorities warn that

algae

contain some substances that can be harmful, such as

cadmium

, a heavy metal, or

iodine

.

Advantages of consuming algae

Seaweed is an exotic, light and highly mineralized food.

Its consumption increases because:

  • They are

    low in calories

  • They provide many

    minerals

    , such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, iodine, iron, and selenium.

  • They are considered

    sustainable

    , because they do not require pesticides or fertilizers, and because they need little space to grow.

    • Certain species are sold in the form of supplements accompanied by messages of their

      supposed health benefits:

      cleansing, anti-inflammatory, antiviral ...

    • On the other hand, they are considered as

      a sustainable food

      , since their cultivation requires little space and does not depend on fertilizers or pesticides.

    drawbacks of algae

    But there are also

    drawbacks to consuming seaweed

    . While it is beneficial that they have minerals, there are some that in excess can be harmful, such as

    cadmium

    and iodine. The OCU consumer organization has therefore warned that, as always, moderation is essential for a healthy diet. Be careful, it does not only refer to fresh seaweed, but also to

    food

    preparations or

    supplements

    under whose presentation they are marketed many times.

    Thus, cadmium is a heavy metal that, ingested in excess, can cause nausea and leave a trace in the kidney.

    In addition, it is considered

    carcinogenic

    by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and is classified as

    mutagenic

    and toxic at the reproductive level.

    It is not the first time that there is an alert regarding this mineral, whose existence is favored by agricultural and industrial activities.

    In 2019, the Spanish Food Safety Agency recommended

    not to suck the heads of prawns and prawns,

    since

    cadmium

    accumulates in that part

    .

    But beware, you also have to moderate the consumption of seaweed.

    How much cadmium can you take?

    European legislation, says the OCU, establishes maximum

    cadmium

    levels

    for some foods, including certain types of meat, fish, legumes, cereals, vegetables, cocoa, baby food, etc., but in the case of

    algae

    ,

    not

    yet

    there is a legal maximum.

    However, the European Union is already considering determining it and not only with

    cadmium

    , but also with other metals such as

    arsenic

    and

    lead.

    Meanwhile, it is advisable not to abuse, above all, brown algae, such as

    wakame

    , and red, such as

    nori seaweed

    , which have a higher cadmium presence than others.

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