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VitaRaw Irish Sea Moss 2400 mg

VitaRaw · Capsule · 2400 mg

Price/day

€0.33

Dose

2400 mg

Servings/pack

60

Pack price

€19.90

Transparency Index

5.6/10

Acceptable TikTok trend with negligible scientific evidence. High iodine content can cause thyroid problems. Money better spent on evidence-based supplements.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 3.0/10

Sea moss is a social media trend with very weak scientific evidence. No meaningful RCTs.

Value for money 6.0/10

€0.33 per day for an ingredient with minimal evidence is questionable.

Product quality 6.0/10

Combination with bladderwrack and burdock root. But: heavy metal risk with algae products.

Label honesty 7.0/10

Ingredient amounts declared, but evidence claims on Amazon are exaggerated.

Third-party testing 5.0/10

GMP production, but no independent heavy metal analysis certificate visible.

Product Description

VitaRaw combines Irish sea moss (Chondrus crispus) with bladderwrack and burdock root. Sea moss is a red alga marketed as a natural iodine and mineral source — driven mainly by social media hype.

What We Like

  • Natural iodine and mineral source
  • Combination with bladderwrack and burdock root
  • 60 capsules = 2-month supply

What We’re Missing

  • Virtually no clinical evidence for the advertised health effects
  • High iodine content — can trigger hyperthyroidism
  • Heavy metal risk (algae accumulate lead, arsenic, cadmium)
  • No independent heavy metal analysis certificate
  • Marketing based on social media hype, not science

Usage Recommendation

If still desired: 1 capsule daily. Have thyroid levels monitored. If you have a thyroid condition: do not take.

Ingredient dossier

Irish Sea Moss is a red algae marketed as a natural mineral source. Viral on social media but virtually no clinical evidence for health benefits.

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