NP Nutra offers a variety of High Quality
Fucoidan *5% Powder. Further products are available
upon request.
Fucoidan is a complex polysaccharide composed
mainly of fucopyranoside and natural sulphate. Trace elements of
three different types of sugar molecules are also found in
Fucoidan: galactose, xylose, and glucuronic acid. Research also
suggests that Fucoidan may possess significant antioxidant
activity.
The astonishing amount of research on Fucoidan has revealed many
potential health benefits. One exciting finding is that Fucoidan
encourages normal and healthy cellular growth. It has also been
found to support and enhance the all-important immune system in
several ways, including stimulating the body\'s natural killer
cells and increasing certain proteins that are produced by white
blood cells. Fucoidan may also support cardiovascular and digestive
health, as well as the body\'s response to allergic reactions.
Maintaining normal blood sugar levels and normal functioning of
kidneys and the liver are other ways Fucoidan may help the body.
Several studies also raise the possibility of using Fucoidan as a
plant-based blood-thinning agent.*
Fucoidan (Laminaria japonica) is a sulfated
polysaccharide. It is found primarily in the cell walls of several
species of brown seaweed, such as kombu, limu moui, wakame, hijiki,
and bladderwrack. Lending a slippery texture to these sea plants,
Fucoidan also provides protection for them, even in strong sunlight
and harsh environments.
Fucoidan has also been found in varying forms among marine animals
such as the sea cucumber.
