Fucoxanthin, Fucoidan, Brown Seaweed Extract, Kelp Extract

Fucoxanthin Details

Product Name: Fucoxanthin
Herb Source: Thallus Laminariae
Part Used: Leaf
Specifications: 50%
Test Method: UV
Appearance: Yellow powder
CAS#：3351-86-8
Molecular Weight & Molecular Formula: C42H58O6; 658.91
Fucoxanthin Structural Formula:

Melting Point & Solubility: Soluble in Ethanol, slightly soluble in water
Pharmacology:
1. It has the inhibiting effect on the replication of several coated virus, such as human immunodeficiency and human cytomegalo vims;
2. In addition to inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it can also restrain the diffuse of tumor cells by enhancing immunity;
3. It can obviously reduce the content of serum cholesterol and triglyceride. Besides, it has no such liver and kidney damage, or other side effects;
4. It has the function of antidiabetics, radiation protection, antioxidant, the inhibition of heavy metal absorption fluctuate, and the restraint of mammals zona-binding combined. 

What Is Fucoxanthin ?

Fucoxanthin is found in edible brown seaweed such as wakame, kelp and hijiki. It is a xanthophyll, which is a molecule structurally similar to beta-carotene and vitamin A, yet fucoxanthin does not possess vitamin-like activity in the body. Fucoxanthin is often used in medicine for anti-cancer and weight loss.

Functions And Benefits Of Fucoxanthin

1. Fucoxanthin powder has the function of anti-cancer.
2. Natural fucoxanthin can be used for weight loss.
3. Fucoxanthin powder can be used as food coloring agents.
4. Natural fucoxanthin has strong anti-diabetes effects.
5. Fucoxanthin has the effects of anti-oxidation.

Applications Of Fucoxanthin

1. In health food field, fucoxanthin widely used in food additives industry, which can be added into the dairy, beverage, health care products, pastries, cold drinks, jelly, bread, milk, etc.
2. Fucoxanthin powder can be used in cosmetic field as raw materials .
3. In pharmaceutical field, fucoxanthin can be used as the raw material.

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