Kelp

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Natural source of iodine and trace minerals from seaweed

We rank Kelp by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed that grows in the ocean. It is used in supplements as a natural source of iodine, which is a mineral the body needs to function, and other trace minerals, which are minerals required by the body in very small amounts.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to support the thyroid gland, which uses iodine to regulate metabolism. Because it is a whole-food source, it provides these essential minerals in a form that occurs naturally in the environment.

How it's made

The seaweed is harvested from the ocean and then thoroughly cleaned to remove salt and debris. It is dried and ground into a fine powder, which is then either put directly into capsules or pressed into tablets.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the cost of harvesting and processing raw seaweed from the ocean is more involved than producing synthetic minerals, but there is still a steady global supply.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
treating iodine deficiency1 to 1.6 grams per daylimited
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8307228 (PubMed)
  2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3687637 (PubMed)

How Suppio ranks

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Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Kelp?

Natural source of iodine and trace minerals from seaweed

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Kelp?

We rank Kelp by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Kelp prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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