Evidence supporting the use of: Bladderwrack
For the body system: Pituitary
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is a type of brown seaweed traditionally used in herbal medicine, primarily for its iodine content and its effects on the thyroid gland. The historical use of bladderwrack centers on supporting thyroid health, as iodine is essential for thyroid hormone production, and the thyroid is regulated by the pituitary gland through thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). However, the direct use of bladderwrack for supporting the pituitary body system is not well established in either traditional herbal texts or modern scientific literature. Most claims connecting bladderwrack to pituitary health are indirect, based on its general endocrine support via the thyroid axis, rather than a direct action on the pituitary gland itself. There is a lack of robust clinical evidence demonstrating that bladderwrack exerts any specific or measurable effect on pituitary function in humans. As such, while there may be traditional beliefs tying bladderwrack to endocrine health, its use for the pituitary system is largely extrapolated and not directly substantiated by either traditional usage or scientific research. The evidence rating is low due to this lack of specificity and direct support.
Other body systems supported by bladderwrack
Digestive SystemGastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Hair
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Parathyroid Glands
Pituitary
Skin
Stomach
Thyroid Gland