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Description: Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid; a family of fat soluble natural substances that give color to plants. Fucoxanthin is found in brown seaweed (undaria pinnatifida) and in fucus nodosus.

Oral Uses

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    Fucoxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; inhibits growth of cancer cells. Take fucoxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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    Fucoxanthin balances blood sugar; increases insulin sensitivity. Take fucoxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Liver cancer RatingRating

    Fucoxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals; inhibits growth of cancer cells. Take fucoxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

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    Fucoxanthin helps to lose weight. Take fucoxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Works better with fish oil.

  • Supplements to help lose weight RatingRating

    Fucoxanthin helps to lose weight. Take fucoxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label. Works better with fish oil.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Fucoxanthin is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take fucoxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Life extension promoter RatingRating

    Fucoxanthin is a life extension promoter; promotes life extension. Take fucoxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take fucoxanthin daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety for pregnant or breast-feeding women, for children and for people with kidney and liver disease is unknown. Caution: You can have excess of iodine with fucoxanthin supplements.

Available Forms

Fucoxanthin is available in capsule form.

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