Description
Fucoidan from Ecklonia is a fucan sulphate that has been demonstrated to have anticoagulant action. Although galactose exists, the primary elements of fucoidan are α-1,4 and α-1,2 linked L-fucose sulphates, and there are various variants of the fundamental structure found in different species of Phaeophyta.
Applications
Fucoidan from Ecklonia can be used in the development of dietary supplements and functional foods, which offering potential health benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-supporting properties.
