SP's Bladderwrack is harvested in the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean and sun dried then delieverd to us.  BLADDERWRACK grows in the intertidal zone and is a short, leafy plant with air bladders. This seaweed is a very well balanced brown seaweed and provides a good source of vitamins, minerals and trace elements needed to live a healthy life. Seaweed is rich in iodine, a critical nutrient for maintaining a healthy thyroid that is not found in many other foods and an amazing source of antioxidants and can be beneficial in dealing with inflammation, which is a contributor to a variety of ailments, including arthritis, celiac disease, asthma, depression and obesity. It is also a popular addition to those following a vegan, vegetarian, kosher, organic or raw diet.PACKED WITH MACRONUTRIENTS - Our Seaweed products are packed with macronutrients which are defined as a class of chemical compounds that humans consume in the largest quantities (must be above a threshold amount) and they provide humans with the bulk of their energy. Included as the 3 primary macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. HAND-HARVESTED from the pristine tropical waters of the Caribbean.  It is sustainably harvested.  100% Organic 100% Natural.