Kelp is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and seems to enhance the absorption of iron. It soothes and regulates the digestive system and and can help reverse the problem of low thyroid production. Kelp also protects the body from radiation damage and facilitates the excretion of heavy metals and other pollutants. But it will never let you crush your enemies as soy does.

Kelp (?), n. Formerly kilpe; of unknown origin.

1.

The calcined ashes of seaweed, -- formerly much used in the manufacture of glass, now used in the manufacture of iodine.

2. Bot.

Any large blackish seaweed.

⇒ Laminaria is the common kelp of Great Britain; Macrocystis pyrifera and Nereocystis Lutkeana are the great kelps of the Pacific Ocean.

Kelp crab Zool., a California spider crab (Epialtus productus), found among seaweeds, which it resembles in color. -- Kelp salmon Zool., a serranoid food fish (Serranus clathratus) of California. See Cabrilla.

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