Can I eat seaweed when pregnant?
SafeNori or karengoUsed in sushi and snacks
Limit · 1 serve a weekBrown (kelp, kombu, wakame)Brown seaweed is very high in iodine.
Seaweed for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianFine for a vegetarian diet.Safe
VeganNo animal ingredients.Safe
CoeliacNaturally gluten-free.Safe
Milk allergyNo milk listed.Safe
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesNo known concern for gestational diabetes.Safe
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Low-FODMAPNo known concern for a low-FODMAP diet.Safe
Questions people ask
Is seaweed safe in pregnancy?
Nori or karengo: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk. Brown (kelp, kombu, wakame): Limit. Brown seaweed is very high in iodine.