The marine environment is renowned as a rich source of biological diversity.
From the depths of this unique environment comes the intriguing story of fucoidan.
Despite the long history of seaweeds as
medicinal agents, it was not until the early 20th century
that Swedish chemist, Harald Kylin, first isolated, named and identified fucoidan.
This naturally occurring slimy film found
on many seaweeds is a long chain polysaccharide that serves to protect
the plant against waterborne pathogens and environmental stress.
Fucoidans have different chemical
structures and bioactivities, depending on the species of seaweed
from which they’re derived and the method by which they’re extracted.
The most widely researched fucoidans are extracted from Undaria and Fucus seaweeds.
From these two types of brown seaweed comes unique, high purity,
certified organic ingredients, each with distinctive benefits and bioactivities.
Research into their extraordinary health benefits continues to be a focus of some
of the world’s leading universities and research institutions.
These high purity marine extracts are
in demand for inclusion in superior market leading products.