Kelp by Nature’s Sunshine is a formula designed to provide a natural source of iodine, which is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to support the health of the thyroid gland and relieve mild rheumatic pains and aches.  

The benefits of Kelp by Nature’s Sunshine include:

• Contains kelp, a seaweed that serves as a natural source of iodine 
• Contains ingredients used in traditional Western herbal medicine to relieve mild aches and pains related to rheumatoid arthritis 
• Contains ingredients used in traditional Western herbal medicine as a thyroid tonic to support the healthy function of the thyroid gland 

Kelp is a type of large seaweed that is prevalent in many coastal regions around the world and has long been used by herbalists due to being a rich source of iodine. One of the main uses of iodine in Western herbal medicine is to support the health of the thyroid gland, which is an essential part of the body’s metabolic processes. 

The thyroid gland aids in the regulation of numerous functions in the body by releasing a steady stream of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.  Support for the health of the thyroid gland is important and that’s what the iodine in this Kelp formula is intended to provide.  

The second use of kelp and more specifically iodine is to relieve the aches and pains associated with mild rheumatoid arthritis, which can affect the joints due to inflammation and swelling.  

The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis result in aches and pains around the joints that can cause issues in day to day life. By potentially reducing mild rheumatic aches and pains, this Kelp formula from Nature’s Sunshine may be able to aid in relieving soreness around the joints.