The red algae, Chondrus crispus—commonly recognized by the name Irish sea moss—prospers along the harsh shores of the northern Atlantic. For a long period, it has held a significant role in ...

Irish moss is aJamaican beverage in which the main ingredient is marine red algae. The moss was initially introduced to the ...

Eating sea moss does not replace the need for a balanced diet, including a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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