Brown Seaweed extract,Fucoidan

Latin Name:   Laminaria japonica

Product name:Fucoidan (Brown Seaweed extract)

Latin Name:Laminaria japonica

Active ingredients:Fucoidan

Main benefits:anticancer, Immune systemIn, Skin Health

Synonyms:   Sulfated L-Fucose algal polysaccharide Galacto-fucoidan

Part of Used:   Whole plant

Specifications:   Fucoidan 10%,20%,35%,85%

Appearance:   Gray to light yellow fine powder

Application:   Medicine, food additive, dietary supplement

Description of Brown Seaweed extract,Fucoidan

What is Fucoidan (Brown Seaweed extract) ?

Fucoidan is a complex polysaccharide (sugar) and is the subject of over 900 scientific studies listed in the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed database. These and other studies reveal the amazing regenerative properties of fucoidan that affect nearly every system of the body. Fucoidan research is catching worldwide attention.

The benefits of fucoidan-rich seaweed have been noted for centuries. In Ancient Greece seaweed was recommended for diseases of the joints. In traditional Chinese medicine seaweed was used to ward off fever. And, in Victorian England seaweed was used to soften the skin. Today in modern medicine, brown seaweed is used to counteract aging, boost the immune system and treat hypertension.

Fucoidan (sulfated alpha-L-fucan) is a sulfated polysaccharide and found primarily in the cell walls of several species of brown seaweed, such as kombu, limu moui, wakame, hijiki, and bladderwrack.

Fucoidan substances are sulfated polysaccharides extracted from brown algae and have been studied for diverse biological activities.

Traditional Chinese medicine

In traditional Chinese medicine, brown seaweed such as kelp (Laminaria spp.) is a cold, salty herb which is said to reduce phlegm, soften and disperse hard accumulations or goiters, treat edema and cleanse the body of fat.

How does Fucoidan(Brown Seaweed extract) work?

Fucoidan is an innovative functional food that activates the patient’s immune system and guides cancer cells to apoptosis.

Science sees promise for fucoidan as a powerful support to the immune system. Fucoidan also enhances normal cell growth and division. Reports indicate that fucoidan supports normal liver and circulatory function. Seaweed experts believe that having a daily dose of seaweed sustains healthy body functions. People who eat fucoidan-rich limu moui on a regular basis report sustained energy* and feel support to the digestive system and as an aid to help support normal, pancreatic function.

Function of Brown Seaweed extract,Fucoidan

1. Fucoidan has good anticoagulant activity, with similar polysaccharide structure to heparin;

2. Fucoidan has the inhibiting effect on the replication of several coated virus, such as human immunod eficiency and human cytomegalo-vims;

3. Fucoidan In addition to inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, fucoidan can also restrain the diffuse of tumor cells by enhancing immunity;

4.Fucoidan can obviously reduce the content of serum cholesterol and triglyceride. Besides, fucoidan has no such liver and kidney damage, or other side effects;

5. Fucoidan has the function of antidiabetics, radiation protection, antioxidant, the inhibition of heavy metal absorption fluctuate, and the restraint of mammals zona-binding combined.

Application of Brown Seaweed extract,Fucoidan

1.Fucoidan can be applied in health food field, food additives industry, which can be added into the dairy, beverage, health care products, pastries, cold drinks, bread, milk and so on;

2.Fucoidan can be applied in cosmetic field, which is a kind of water-soluble polymer natural extracts with sntiphlogistic sterilization effect. So fucoidan can be used as a new type of high moisturizing instead of glycerin;

3.Fucoidan can be applied in pharmaceutical field, which is the raw material of new tradition medicine added in kidney products.