Sharks don’t smoke pot so they don’t have to pass a drug test and they don’t need a detox drink.  What do the two have to do with each other?  Well, nothing, but sharks swim in the ocean and seaweed or kelp is found in the ocean and kelp is one of the many ingredients found in detox products.

The reason that kelp, or seaweed, is used in various detox products is that vegetation found in the sea contains certain compounds that bind with and remove toxins in humans and animals.  Kelp contains a natural form of iodine which is very helpful to the thyroid and can also be an effective cancer fighting agent.  Kelp also contains vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants which help prevent cell damage. The toxins we ingest can adversely affect cell function, cellular growth, tissue structure and regeneration of damaged tissue.  The more toxins that fill your body, the faster you age.  When you see someone who has smoked or drank alcohol for years then the older and more wrinkled their appearance tends to be.

Most plants contain iodine but there is a higher concentration of it in marine plants than in plants grown on land.  When we eat vegetables and fruits we sometimes inadvertently also ingest the pesticides that were used on the plants to preserve and protect them.  These harmful toxins can build up in our bodies and with the use of detox products we can rid our bodies of these poisons.

Kelp and seaweed are used very often in detox pills and detox drinks because the iodine they contain is a very effective detoxifying agent. It is also effective in helping with health problems like arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, tuberculosis, colds and flu, and worms.  As with any dietary supplement, you should always consult with your doctor about adding kelp or seaweed to your diet and the amount of the dosage you should take.