Should I take kelp?

Should I take kelp?

No, but don't take it in supplement form. Thyroid patients should not have more than an average daily recommended intake of 158 to 175 micrograms of kelp per day, Dr. Nasr says. The concentration of kelp in foods is generally not enough to cause a problem. … If you eat kelp once a day, that's not a problem.”

Is taking kelp supplements safe?

High doses of iodine can cause thyroid dysfunction and have other negative effects. To be safe, the FDA states that a kelp supplement should not provide more than 225 mcg of iodine per daily serving.