As wellness influencers take sea moss on TikTok, a nutritionist and an herbalist explain to Newsweek the algae's health benefits.

Allow to dissolve again and then add the Irish whiskey. Serve hot or cold. Soak the carrageen in tepid water for 10 minutes. Strain off the water and put the carrageen into a saucepan with the ...

The moss was initially introduced to the Jamaicans by Irish immigrant laborers who noticed it growing on the coast of the island. The moss is also known as Carrageenan. In the late 1800s, Irish people ...

Carrageenan found in sea moss has also been linked to increased inflammation, Taub-Dix said, which is why some advocates argued that carrageenan should be removed from foods back in 2016.

Maura captioned her post: "My carrageen moss (or Irish moss) recipe. This superfood is full of vitamins and minerals like ...

Carrageen, or Irish moss, is used as a vegetarian gelling agent in some processed foods. Seaweed can be eaten raw in salads, stir-fried or dried and used as a seasoning.