2021年9月9日 · Fucoidan is a type of polysaccharide found in seaweeds that has been researched for its anticancer effects. Preliminary research suggests it may benefit those with osteoarthritis, viral infections, and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Read on to see the potential benefits and mechanisms of fucoidan. What Is Fucoidan?

Fucoidan is a long chain sulfated polysaccharide found in various species of brown algae. Commercially available fucoidan is commonly extracted from the seaweed species Fucus vesiculosus ( wracks ), Cladosiphon okamuranus , Laminaria japonica ( kombu , sugar kelp) and Undaria pinnatifida ( wakame ).

Fucoidan is favorable worldwide, especially amongst the food and pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its promising therapeutic effects. Its applaudable biological functions are ascribed to its unique biological structure.