Fucus vesiculosus – What are the indications, contraindications, drug interactions?

Fucus vesiculosus (kelp, bladderwrack) is an antihypothyroid, nutritive and anti rheumatic. It contains a high amount of iodine and prolonged use may decrease iron, sodium and potassium absorption.

Indications:

• Hypothyroidism
• Goiter
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Contraindications:

• Hyperthyroidism
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Iodine-induced thyroid conditions
• Iron deficiency
• Pregnancy and lactation

Interactions:

• May potentiate hypothyroid drugs

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This post was written by Omar Rifai