This Sea Moss Gel Is One of TikTok’s Favorite Wellness Products — Here’s Why It’s Worth Trying

Published Feb 28, 2025 8:47 am ET


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Sea moss gel has been one of TikTok’s favorite wellness products for a while now. The hashtag itself has over 93 thousand posts and millions of views, and creators on #WellnessTok are adding this gel to their açaí bowls, yogurt, smoothies, juices and more. But what is it about sea moss gel that people love so much? Is it the taste? The smell? Or the fact that this superfood is used in buzzworthy items like Erewhon smoothies?

Ultimately, people aren’t just drawn to the popularity of this gel, but also the potential benefits it provides. And right now, you can get a 16-ounce jar of this EverSmith Organics Irish Sea Moss Gel for under $30 on Amazon — read on to find out why it’s worth a try.

Sea moss is a type of red algae that’s said to have potential health benefits, including aiding in heart, gut, immune and thyroid health, and it’s a source of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. This superfood is typically taken in the form of vitamins or gel.

This EverSmith Organics Irish sea moss gel is packed with over 92 essential vitamins and minerals including iodine, iron and calcium. It comes in an unflavored version with a mild taste, but you can also get it in eight fruity flavors, including Mango Pineapple, Apple Cinnamon, Lemon Ginger and Mixed Berry. It’s incredibly versatile, so you can add it in your smoothies, lemonade, desserts, soup, tea, applesauce and more. You can also eat it by itself!

Amazon reviewers love using this sea moss gel in their recipes and drinks. “The pineapple mango flavor is absolutely amazing! The perfect blend of sweet, juicy pineapple and tropical mango creates a burst of refreshing flavor with every bite,” says one reviewer. “It’s smooth, vibrant, and perfectly balanced — not too tart, not too sweet. It tastes like a tropical vacation in every sip! Highly recommend for anyone who loves a fresh and fruity treat.”

Whether you’re looking to remake Hailey Bieber’s strawberry glaze skin smoothie from Erewhon, or want to add more vitamins to your dessert, this sea moss gel makes the perfect addition. Take a deep dive into this viral ocean plant and add it to your Amazon cart!

Lauryn Jiles

Lauryn Jiles

Author McClatchy Commerce

Lauryn Jiles is a Content Commerce Assistant at McClatchy. She is based in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Lauryn has written for numerous brands and is well-versed in the fashion, beauty, health, and lifestyle verticals. She enjoys yoga, coffee, fashion museums, sushi, and traveling.

Kayleigh Drake

Kayleigh Drake

Editor McClatchy Commerce

Kayleigh Drake is a Commerce Content Editor at McClatchy. She’s based in Birmingham, Alabama, and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kayleigh has written and edited content for numerous publications, with a particular focus on the food, kitchen, home and lifestyle verticals. When she’s not fulfilling her editorial duties, she loves record shopping, playing guitar, baking and buying entirely too many plants.

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