FUCOIDAN

What is Fucoidan?

Fucoidan is commonly pronounced as (fa-koi-dan).Fucoidan is a polymer found mainly in various species of brown seaweed such as kombu, wakame, mozuku, and hijiki. The extensive research performed on Fucoidan has focused on two very distinct forms U-Fucoidan and F-Fucoidan.The research, beginning in the 1970s, has continued to this day with Fucoidan being cited in approximately 700 studies. The general consensus of the many studies, with the evidences of thousands of years of anecdotal uses in Japan, Hawaii, and Tong, suggest Fucoidan to be a safe nutritional nutrient.Fucoidan research has shown that it has the potential to dissipate cancer cells by activation of digestive enzymes contained in the cells themselves. This process is referred to as apoptosis. Laboratory studies have also shown that Fucoidan provides functional support to the human immune system through its detoxifying effects.In fact, Fucoidan is used as standard protocol in every single Oncology clinic in Japan.Where exactly is Fucoidan found?It's really a brown sea vegetable, and it only grows in certain places in the world. In fact, it is an ocean-based product. To obtain Fucoidan, seaweed is harvested by just cutting off the growing tips of the sea plant which will allow the plant to continue to grow and provide a never ending supply of Fucoidan. You can't find Fucoidan in any land-based plants, any fruits or vegetables.What potential benefits could I expect to experience by consuming Fucoidan? Reminder: results may vary from person to person.Studies have shown Fucoidan to:-Enhance immunity -Fight allergies -Inhibit blood clotting -Decrease cholesterol levels -Lower high blood pressure -Stabilize blood sugar -Prevent ulcers by fighting Helicobacter pylori bacteria -Relieve stomach disorders -Improve and support liver function -Promote hair growth -Maintain skin moisture and tighten the skin -Detoxify the body of heavy metals and dangerous chemicals -Have antiviral, antibacterial and anticancer properties -Contain powerful antioxidant compoundsWhat reputable medical journals have articles on Fucoidan?· Anticancer Research · Infection and Immunity · The British Journal of Pharmacology · Nutrition and Cancer · Developmental Biology · The Journal of Molecular Immunology · Journal of Neuroimmunology · Antibiotics and Chemotherapy · Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological ResearchReference: 1) http://ezinearticles.com/?Fucoidan 2) http://www.squidoo.com/fucoidan/3) http://www.ganntech.com/fucoidan.html