When you?re trying to get pregnant, it?s really tempting to try to tip the scales in your favour any way you can. So, it?s not surprising that when claims about various health foods and supplements pop up, many women wonder if it could hurt to give it a try.
The latest trend making the rounds online is sea moss (also known as Irish moss), a form of red seaweed found mainly in the North Atlantic. Its scientific name is Chondrus crispus. Some say that mixing the dried form into your smoothie or swallowing a supplement can help boost your fertility because it?s such a rich source of fibre and nutrients like B vitamins, magnesium and potassium. (Kim Kardashian is apparently a fan, although there?s no word on if it?s for baby-making.)
Plus, in the Caribbean, some value sea moss as an aphrodisiac for men.  What does the science say"
While it?s true that ?sea vegetables? like sea moss and other seaweeds are rich in a variety of nutrients and fibre, the studies on their benefits are pretty limited and mostly use animal and cellular subjects, not humans. In other words, the research is interesting but ongoing, and it?s tough to draw a straight line between sea moss and human health, much less fertility. 
Keri Gray, a Calgary registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition and fertility matters, says that seaweed in general is a really good source of folate, and has some calcium as well. But she warns that those qualities may not be enough to warrant taking a supplement. ?...