Magik Moss 101
The History of Sea Moss
It is thought that the consumption of sea moss & other seaweeds began as early as 400 BC in the Ancient Celtic isles & 600 BC in Ancient China…
The Irish began harvesting sea moss or Chondrus Chrispus, (known as Carraigín in the Irish Gaelic language) During the potato famine in the 1800s. Sea moss became a way for starving irish people to get nutrients during a time they had very little access to proper nutrition. The Irish began harvesting & eating Sea Moss & thus the name “Irish Moss” was born in honor of the Irish people who discovered it & its healing properties during times of devastating
In the 1800s During the Cromwellian era, Many Irish were sent to the Island of Jamaica. there, the Irish people taught the local Jamaicans the nutritional properties & benefits of Sea Moss. To this day, Irish moss is a staple in Jamaican culture, often used as a thickener in a popular beverage that goes by the name of Irish moss!
Chondrus crispus is not the only variety of sea moss that exists in our seas though! Other nutrient dense varieties like Genus Gracilaria also called Jamaican moss, and Eucheuma cottonii referred to as Gusô are other species of the red algae family used to make Sea Moss gels & products. At Lowtide Wellness we currently use Gracilaria and Eucheuma cottonii in our magik moss sea moss gels.
Why Sea Moss?
Sea Moss is an algae that grows in both cool & warm waters in coastlines all over the world. Sea Moss is rich in nutrients & contains many of the minerals our bodies need to thrive like Magnesium, Iodine, Phosphorus, Selenium & so many more. It contains Omega-3 fatty acids which promote heart health as well as amino acids like Taurine which aid in muscle recovery & growth as well as proper hydration. Sea Moss is an alkaline food which means it can help our bodies improve & maintain balanced pH which in turn leads to proper hydration & overall healing. At lowtide wellness we love Sea Moss because it is ample in collagen which does wonders for our skin & it gives us a boost of clean, nutrient rich energy straight from the sea!
A Guide to Magik Moss
What is the Serving Size of Magik Moss: 1-2 Tablespoons Daily. There are 32 servings of Magik Moss Sea Moss Gel in our 16 oz. jars. It is important not to exceed the daily serving recommendation.
How & When Should Magik Moss be Taken: You can take your Magik Moss first thing in the morning on an empty stomach or with a meal. You can even take your Magik Moss a bit before bed! We suggest to go with whatever works best for you & your body, as you know your body best! We recommend starting off by taking 1 tablespoon per day whenever works best for your body & Increasing your intake gradually. It is important not to exceed the daily recommendation which is 2 tablespoons.
The Magik is in the Moss: Small batch & handcrafted with love out of our commercial kitchen, Our Magik Moss is made with only natural & organic ingredients. Our organic & wildcrafted Sea Moss is endorsed by the St. Lucia Ministry of Agriculture & certified with phytosanitary certificates. Cultivated & harvested ethically in collaboration with local St. Lucian farmers, you can feel good about consuming our Sea Moss.
