The SCD™ Knowledge Base

Mucilaginous Polysaccharides

Elaine writes:
Seaweed is high in polysaccharides. It may be called a "sea vegetable" but
it sort of falls into the same category of okra (at least, as far as SCD™
is concerned), and also herbs like marshmallow and slippery elm. Slimy,
mucilaginous substances are often prescribed by some who think the
"coating" properties are helpful to the intestines. They aren't. We who
have compromised guts cannot digest this stuff - but our bugs can have
quite a party on it.

Originally from the Long Island listserve.