Fucus Vesiculosus: Potential Risks & Side Effects

Fucus vesiculosus, otherwise known as seaweed or kelp, has been used to treat diseases such as thyroid disease, diabetes and different cancers. There can be harmful side effects and people using fucus vesiculosus should watch out for these symptoms:

Heavy Metal Toxicity

• Overuse of fucus vesiculosus can lead to an overabundance of heavy metals in the system.

Thyroid Problems

• Although used to treat the thyroid, using fucus vesiculosus can cause imbalances in the thyroid, making it harder to stay balanced.

Arsenic

• There could be higher levels of arsenic contained in fucus vesiculosus, making it potentially toxic to the kidneys.

Imbalanced Blood Sugars

• Although used to treat diabetes, the blood sugar lowering effects of fucus vesiculosus can make it hard to monitor and regulate blood sugar levels.

Thinning Blood

• Fucus vesiculosus is an anticoagulant, which can thin the blood. This can be dangerous for people with a deficiency in Vitamin K.