What is fucoidan?

Fucoidan is a type of complex carbohydrate (sulphated polysaccharide). Fucoidan is obtained from Brown Seaweed. Brown Seaweed contains Fucoxanthin which is a pigment that gives the seaweed its brown color. Fucoxanthin helps the seaweed to convert sunlight energy into chemical energy. Fucoxanthin is being studied for the purposes of weight loss and cancer fighting ability. Effects on Immune System and Blood System In some research cases, Fucoidan has demonstrated anticancer, anti-blood clotting, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.