How strong is the evidence for seaweed’s metabolic health benefits (Medscape AI)

https://www.medscape.com/ai-search?query=How%20strong%20is%20the%20evidence%20for%20seaweed%E2%80%99s%20metabolic%20health%20benefits&ecd=wnl_tp10_daily_260119_MSCPEDIT_etid8038049&uac=148436CN&impID=8038049 Seaweeds are nutritionally dense and contain a variety of bioactive compounds—including fibers, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, polysaccharides, minerals (notably iodine), vitamins, and phytochemicals such as phlorotannins—that could favorably affect glucose and lipid metabolism. However, the current clinical research on their metabolic health effects remains limited in scope and quality.