Aids in managing weight, helps to prevent breast cancer, protects bones against osteoporosis, aids in regulating hormone levels in body, increases production and circulation of red blood cells, helps to lower bad cholesterol and risk of heart diseases, beneficial in reducing risk of neural tube defects in infant, boosts immune function, clot-buster, and twice as powerful as the common drug Heparin.** Although the vast majority of the components in wakame are beneficial for your health, it does have a relatively high level of sodium. Since sodium works against potassium to lower blood pressure, this would not be the best choice for people already suffering from obesity or blood pressure problems.
