Story: Alternative health therapies

Seaweed products (3rd of 4)

Seaweed products

These products all contain kelp, a seaweed which is rich in minerals and nutrients. They include soaps; dried flakes known as kelp pepper, which are used as a condiment; and pills taken as a dietary supplement.

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Kerryn Pollock, 'Alternative health therapies - What are alternative health therapies?', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/27937/seaweed-products (accessed 17 April 2024)

Story by Kerryn Pollock, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 6 Apr 2018