Agar Agar

Agar agar is rich in fiber and minerals, and has several health benefits, such as:

1. Promoting weight loss

Agar agar, when consumed with water, forms a gel in the stomach. It can keep you full and reduce overeating and excess calorie intake. The substance itself does not contain calories, and can be added to a weight loss diet.

To guarantee the benefit of weight loss, it is important that agar agar is part of an active lifestyle and healthy and balanced diet.

2. Improving bowel function

Agar agar has gelling properties and can help to hydrate stools. It is rich in fiber, and therefore agar agar adds bulk to the stool and promotes bowel movements, which contributes to optimal intestinal functioning.

3. Regulating blood glucose

Agar agar is rich in fibers that regulate carbohydrate absorption in the gut. This helps to reduce blood glucose levels and reduce the risk for insulin resistance. Therefore, it can be beneficial for those with diabetes or glucose intolerance.

4. Improving bone health

Agar agar is rich in calcium and magnesium, which are minerals that are fundamental for strengthening the bones and increasing their resistance and density.

5. Controlling cholesterol levels

Because it is rich in fiber, agar agar helps reduce the absorption of fats from food, which can be useful for managing cholesterol levels.