Study: Seaweed Is Natural Way to Protect Heart

Seaweed "is natural way to protect the heart" as algae helps bring down blood pressure.

It's hardly the most appetising vegetable side dish.

But tucking into a clump of seaweed at dinner time could help stave off heart attacks, say researchers.

They have discovered key ingredients in the plant that help lower blood pressure, similar to commonly prescribed drugs.

According to a major study, seaweed is a rich source of proteins known as bioactive peptides – which are also found in milk. Read more