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Beauty and health gurus love it. Do claims about sea moss sink or swim?

Wellness influences claim sea moss can boost gut health, reduce anxiety and give you glowing skin. But is there evidence it works?

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Maria Godoy
Maria Godoy is a senior science and health editor and correspondent with NPR News. Her reporting can be heard across NPR's news shows and podcasts, including NPR's Life Kit.

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