The red algae, Chondrus crispus—commonly recognized by the name Irish sea moss—prospers along the harsh shores of the northern Atlantic. For a long period, it has held a significant role in ...

Eating sea moss does not replace the need for a balanced diet, including a variety of fruits and vegetables.

As wellness influencers take sea moss on TikTok, a nutritionist and an herbalist explain to Newsweek the algae's health benefits.

The moss is also known as Carrageenan. In the late 1800s, Irish people relied on the nutritional properties of sea moss, particularly during the Great Famine. When they began emigrating, they ...