A blend of knotted wrack seaweed spiral wrack seaweed and channel wrack seaweed. A convenient dietary foundation for continuous daily use. A natural multi-nutrient whole food which helps maintain nutritional balance.What is Trufil?It means Seagreens® capsules contain at least what is stated. Standard industry practice allows ‘average’ content in capsules for speed of filling. What’s in itDried granulated Seagreens® native wild Wrack seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum, whose composition and health benefits Seagreens has studied and documented for over two decades. Nothing added or extracted. Non-allergenic. Safe for permanent daily use. What it doesThis classic food ingredient adds a complete mineral complex and umami flavours to everyday foods. Ascophyllum is a natural prebiotic, supports gastrointestinal health and bowel function, reduces the glycemic index in carbohydrate foods and with other dietetic measures, contributes to weight management. As a good source of iodine it contributes to normal thyroid, nervous system and cognitive function and the maintenance of normal skin. It adds a comprehensive balance of micronutrients to a normal daily diet. How to useAdd a couple of generous pinches to ready meals, pasta, rice, meat, potatoes and any other vegetables, cheeses, yoghurts, soups, sauces and teas. Bake into bread and use it to replace all or at least 50% of salt, or mix with salt and herbs as a condiment. It can also be mixed with a little cold water to soften and blend it into other foods. All Seagreens® nutrition products contain significant levels of natural iodine. The uptake of iodine in the body* has been shown to be approximately 1/3rd of intake, illustrated in the following table. Figures are average iodine levels in micrograms over two decades harvesting Seagreens®.Iodine levels fluctuate according to natural variances in species and individual uptake.Product name Intake (daily use or portion) UptakeFood Capsules x 2 (1gram / 0.04oz) 390μg 129μgFood Granules x 1/2 teaspoon (1g / 0.04oz) 390μg 129μgIodine+ Capsules x 1 (1/2g / 0.02oz) 385μg 127μgIodine Lite+ Capsules x 1 (400g / 0.014oz) 150μg 50μgCulinary Ingredient (per 2g / 0.07oz) 1740μg 574μgThe Mineral Salt (per 2g / 0.007oz) 870μg 287μgNutritious Food Seaweed Pelvetia (per 2g / 0.07oz) 700μg 231μgPet & Equine Granules (per 1g / 0.04oz) 870μg 287μg Combet E., et al. Low-level seaweed supplementation improves iodine status in iodine-insufficient women. British Journal of Nutrition, 9:1-9, 2014 (a Seaweed Health Foundation study at Glasgow University). The British Health Food Manufacturers’ Association advises that iodine supplementation should not exceed 500μg per day. In the EU the European Food Safety Authority allows an ‘upper tolerable daily intake’ of 600μg. In the USA this figure is 1100μg per day. For more information click on the Profile of nutrients box below. A free booklet ‘Iodine sufficiency from nutritious food seaweed’ is available for professional study from info@seagreens.co.uk.
