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Carrageenan (Chondrus crispus)



Depletions

Carrageenan/Nutrient Depletion:
  • CalciumCalcium: In animals, dietary carrageenan had no effect on calcium absorption (29).
  • GlucoseGlucose: In humans, carrageenan-enriched foods decreased postprandial blood glucose (2).
  • LipidsLipids: In humans, carrageenan-enriched foods decreased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides (1).

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