17/03/2026
Also the chief medical officer of Rootless is Dr Gabby Pavelko and she started the Menopause Brain Trust of more than 100 doctors, experts and women innovating in the field of menopause - pretty cool.
Here is the science:
A randomized controlled trial found that daily consumption of brown seaweed significantly reduced menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, compared to placebo (Teas et al., 2009).
Observational data suggest that women in Japan, where seaweed intake is high, report fewer menopausal symptoms, possibly due to seaweed’s phytoestrogen content (Nagata et al., 2001).
A clinical study showed that brown seaweed supplementation altered estrogen metabolism in postmenopausal women, potentially promoting a more favorable estrogen profile (Teas et al., 2004).
Lab research suggests seaweed components (like phlorotannins and fucoidan) may influence hormone-related pathways (Yuan & Walsh, 2006).
Seaweed is one of the richest dietary sources of iodine, which is essential for thyroid hormone production (Zimmermann & Boelaert, 2015).
Both low and excessive iodine intake can affect thyroid function, which influences energy, mood, and metabolism (Leung & Braverman, 2014).
Brown seaweed extracts have been shown to improve lipid profiles and reduce cardiovascular risk markers in human and animal studies (Shahidi & Ambigaipalan, 2015).
Seaweed-derived fiber (like alginate) may help reduce cholesterol levels (Brownlee et al., 2005).
