Seaweed. Red algae. The ocean’s harvest also known as carrageenan. Some folks, however, would rather not see the seaweed come ashore. We use carrageenan for coughs, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and intestinal problems. It’s also used as a thickening agent, for weight loss, and for pain reduction and inflammation. It’s in toothpaste and mouthwash. And you’ll find it in dairy products, like milk and ice cream. Heck, it’s even in the food you feed your furry friends, your pets. So, what’s all the fuss? On one side you have the food police saying carrageenan may cause severe stomach and intestinal problem. On...