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Fucoidan, a complex sulfated polysaccharide containing substantial percentages of L-fucose and sulfate ester  groups,  is  a  constituent  of  brown  algae  and  some  marine  invertebrates.  Besides  L-fucose,  it frequently  contains  D-xylose,  D-galactose,  D-mannose  and  D-glucuronic  Acid.  Fucoidan  has  no determined molecular Formula, and its structure built up mainly of (1-2)-linked, 4-O-sulfated fucopyranose residues has been generally accepted for fucoidan from Laminaria Japonica.

Function:

1. Enhance the immune system

2. Help decrease high blood-sugar and cholesterol levels

3. Detoxify the body from heavy metals, radioactive elements, free radicals and toxins

4. Help protect against thyroid cancer and other carcinoma diseases

5. Help those who are overweight by improving the function of gastrointestinal tract

6. Reduce the risk of catching hepatic fibrosis

7. Help detoxify smokers from strontium and cadmium