{"id":630237,"date":"2024-11-13T09:30:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T14:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630237"},"modified":"2026-01-15T17:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:36:28","slug":"is-sea-moss-good-for-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-sea-moss-good-for-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is sea moss good for diabetes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have diabetes, it means that your body is not making enough insulin to balance your blood glucose, or <\/span>blood sugar levels<\/span><\/a>. When your blood sugar is too high over time, it can damage your blood vessels, resulting in diabetes complications like heart disease, vision loss, foot problems, and kidney disease. <\/span>Managing diabetes<\/span> involves making dietary adjustments to help avoid blood sugar spikes, such as <\/span>counting carbohydrates<\/span>. But could supplements like sea moss help to lower blood sugar?<\/span><\/p>\n

Sea moss<\/span><\/a>, also known as Irish moss or Chondrus crispus, is a type of red algae found in the Atlantic Ocean containing <\/span>fiber<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>calcium<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>potassium<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>iron<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>magnesium<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>folate<\/span><\/a>, and many more essential minerals. Touted as a superfood for its many potential benefits, sea moss is purported to provide immune system support, improve gut health, <\/span>lower cholesterol<\/span> and blood pressure, and even help manage blood sugar. However, experts caution that research is still developing. You should not rely on sea moss alone to treat diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does sea moss lower blood sugar?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cSea moss has <\/span>fiber<\/span><\/a>, which might slow down how fast your body absorbs sugar, possibly keeping your blood sugar more stable,\u201d says <\/span>Raj Dasgupta, MD<\/span><\/a>, internist and program director at Huntington Health Hospital in California. \u201cSome compounds in it could play a role in how your body handles glucose, but there\u2019s no strong research yet proving that it lowers blood sugar.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome other types of seaweed, like brown seaweed, contain compounds like fucoxanthin that have been studied for their potential benefits in regulating blood sugar,\u201d says <\/span>Edmond Hakimi, DO<\/span><\/a>, medical director at Wellbridge. For example, one <\/span>study<\/span><\/a> found seaweed could improve glycemic control for people with <\/span>Type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/a>, the most common form of diabetes. Another <\/span>study<\/span><\/a> found that the dietary fiber seaweed contains could make a person with diabetes feel more full, which could play a role in reducing blood sugar levels and decreasing insulin resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, when it comes to sea moss specifically, we do not have enough research to say it works for blood sugar control,\u201d says Dr. Hakimi. \u201cSo, it\u2019s not something to count on for managing your A1C or improving insulin sensitivity.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Sea moss benefits for diabetes<\/span><\/h2>\n

Though its effects on blood sugar are still unproven, there are several known effects of sea moss that could be especially beneficial for diabetes patients, including:<\/span><\/p>\n

Weight loss<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sea moss is <\/span>low in calories and high in fiber<\/span><\/a>, a magic combination for weight management that helps you feel fuller longer while eating less. Obesity is a major risk factor for developing Type 2 diabetes. In fact, losing just <\/span>5% of your body weight<\/span><\/a> can reduce your diabetes risk or help to reverse the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thyroid control<\/span><\/h3>\n

Sea moss is rich in <\/span>iodine<\/span><\/a>, a mineral that\u2019s essential for thyroid health. <\/span>Thyroid disorders and diabetes<\/span><\/a> are closely linked\u2014two of the most common endocrine conditions. Thyroid issues can worsen diabetes and vice versa. Therefore, improving your thyroid function by way of a sea moss supplement could potentially help with diabetes management\u2014as long as you stay within the recommended daily amount. However, anyone being treated for a thyroid issue should not take sea moss.<\/span><\/p>\n

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