Proof.Fit

Kelp

12 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Metabolism

Lower insulin/glucose -12.1%

Improved sensitivity/HbA1c

Moderate
171
Nutrition source

TSH ↑; T3 ↓

Cholesterol +7.2%

+385% urinary iodine

Weak
139
Inflammation

hs-CRP, TNF-α ↓

IL-6, ~15% ↓

Weak
121
Antioxidant

↑SOD/GPx/GSR; ↓oxidation

↓MDA/γ-GT; ↑SOD

Weak
108
Heart health

Heart rate -4%

IL-6 -

LDL -28.3%

Weak
106
Hormone balance

TSH↑, T3↓

Iodine↑, TSH↑

Glucose control↓, inflammation↓

Weak
101
Weight management

Body mass -5.0%

Waist -5.9%

Weak
98
Energy & Fatigue

Antioxidants up; fatigue↓

Brain factors up; energy↑

Weak
60
Mental clarity

Antioxidant boost, +BDNF/IGF-1

Memory gains, reduced oxidation

Weak
60
Mood balance

Antioxidants up; mood support

BDNF/IGF-1 up, cognition +

Weak
60
Detoxification

↓γ-GT, MDA; ↑SOD

Antioxidant detox boost

Weak
48
Digestive support

Gut flora recovery +symptoms

Bifidobacteria +GLP-1 appetite

Weak
40