Sea moss: Modern superfood or just another trend? Potential benefits explained
Published on: Dec. 27, 2025, 1:29 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Sea moss — also known as Irish moss or Chondrus crispus — has jumped from old-school European and Caribbean kitchens straight into the spotlight of global wellness trends. It used to be something you’d find in porridge or home remedies, but now you see it everywhere: Instagram, TikTok, celebrity endorsements, and lining the shelves at supplement stores. Fans say it does just about everything: boosts immunity, helps your thyroid, smooths digestion, gives your skin a glow, and even supports weight loss.But let’s be real here: how much of this is actually backed by science, and how much is just hype?Sea moss’s popularity has exploded right along with the whole movement toward natural and plant-based eating. It’s true, the nutritional stats are interesting, but most experts agree: the research in humans just isn’t there yet. A lot of the supposed benefits are more theory than fact. So if you’re wondering whether to add sea moss to your diet, it’s smart to check what scientists really know, and where the claims get ahead of the evidence.
