This is a high quality form of Norwegian Kelp. Kelp would be considered a super-food. It is a general nutritive tonic to the blood, supplying essential vitamins and minerals to the blood. There are some studies that indicate it's ability to to inhibit the formation of human breast cancer cells along with having a preventative affect on other degenerative diseases.
( The scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine by Daniel B Mowrey PH.D)