Natural Brown Seaweed Fucus Vesiculosus Extract Fucoxanthin 60% Extract Powder 1kg

Natural Brown Seaweed Fucus Vesiculosus Extract Fucoxanthin 60% Extract Powder 1kg

What is Fucoxanthin?

Fucoxanthin is a xanthophyll carotenoid, a natural golden-brown pigment found abundantly in brown seaweeds (such as wakame, kombu, hijiki, and bladderwrack), diatoms, and some microalgae. It plays a crucial role in photosynthesis by capturing light energy in wavelengths not efficiently absorbed by chlorophyll. Beyond its biological function in algae, it has garnered significant scientific interest for its unique and potent bioactive properties in humans.

Fucoxanthin's benefits are primarily attributed to its:

1.Powerful Antioxidant Activity: Efficiently scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS).

2. Anti-inflammatory Effects: Modulates key inflammatory pathways like NF-κB and COX-2.

3. Unique Metabolic Regulation: Notably, it stimulates the expression of Uncoupling Protein 1 (UCP1) in white adipose tissue, promoting thermogenesis and fat oxidation. It also influences adipokine production and improves insulin sensitivity.