Clinical studies have shown that fucoidan may:

~ Decrease cholesterol levels resulting from the way that enzymes breakdown fatty acids in the liver
~ Diabetes control by slowing down the release of glucose into the blood
~ Lower blood pressure
~ Improve liver function
~ Improve immunity from increasing the production of immune cells or natural killer cells (NK cells)
~ Reduce stomach disorders
~ Skin rejuvenation by increasing the production of integrin, a protein that helps in skin repair and firmness
~ Increase cell regeneration
~ Relieve allergies because of the increase of NK cells
~ Relieve arthritis by promoting the production of fibronetin which helps keep joints flexible and lubricated
~ Herpes remedy because of fucoidan's antiviral properties
~ Stop formation of cancer cells through a process called apoptosis (cell self-destructing)

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FUCOIDAN USAGE

Fucoidan (U-Fn) is best taken on an empty stomach, such as upon rising in the morning and in between meals with plenty of water, as it is a highly concentrated product. It is not recommended to take U-Fn before bedtime, as most people report an increased energy level, which could inhibit sleep.

U-Fn does not cause nausea on an empty stomach, as most vitamins usually do; on the contrary, it gives a feeling of well being in the stomach and intestines. Since U-Fn is a NATURAL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT and not a drug, these recommended dosages are approximate, and you may find your own ideal usage.

To reach the best healing results for people who have serious conditions such as cancer, high blood sugar, cardiovascular diseases, high cholesterol, poor thyroid function it is recommended to enhance their diet with taking U-Fn in larger quantities, such as 8 to 10 capsules* per day (4 to 5 grams) for a period of 3 months. If you observe improvement in health conditions, lesser dosage may be taken for maintenance, such as 2 to 4 capsules per day.

For Chelation therapy, i.e. removal of heavy metals and radiation from the body, take approximately 10 to 12 (in some cases more) capsules per day for up to six months. It is a good idea to give the body a break once a month for several days during the detoxification period. Because the amount of heavy metals in each person is different, it is recommended to have a hair analysis to see if the heavy metals have been effectively removed, and, because we are all different, it is important for each person to find his or her own ideal dosage.

For general health and prophylactic purposes, including temporary nausea, and indigestion (not caused by serious conditions) take 2 to 4 capsules per day.

These dosage recommendations are based on scientific research and clinical studies on subjects, who volunteered to take U-Fn as an additive to their regular diet.

U-Fucoidan Research

Fucoidan is a polysacharride which makes up about 4% of the total dry weight of brown seaweed. One of its main elements include sulfuric esterified L-fucose, and traces of galactose, xylose, and glucuronic acid.

U-Fucoidan ( U-Fn) is a bio-available form of Fucoidan.

Mineral properties of Fucoidan were discovered a long time ago, but it was a problem making them available for humans. When extracted, Fucoidan itself does not work. That is why japanese research and development of U-Fucoidan products (dietary supplements, which naturally deliver Fucoidan's qualities) became a unique substance. U-Fucoidan is a complex of Fucose, Glycose, Laminaran and Alginic acids. Sulfated polysaccharides of brown seaweed with natural presence of those elements are acceptable by human gastrointestinal tract, that do not have toxicity limits and can be consumed with benefits to ones health.

Extensive research has been ongoing for the benefits of seaweed. In particular, the Takara Shuzo's Biomedical Research Laboratories and the Research Institute for Glycotechnology Advancement worked together to find more about this unique substance U-fucoidan. In order to study its chemical structure, they also used a specific technique called pyridlamination.

Even though fucoidan has been characterized with the ability to reduce cholesterol levels, and to act as both an anti-contraceptive and an anti-tumor agent, not enough research has been conducted to have a definitive consensus. One thing for certain is that these two groups have confirmed that fucoidan does cause certain types of growing cancer cells to self-destruct, a phenomenon called apoptosis. This is different from necrosis, where cells are destroyed because of external stimuli such as physical damage or toxic substances. Programmed into the natural makeup of cells, is this apoptosis mechanism. For cells to self-destruct, this mechanism is triggered and the cell's DNA is rendered useless through the activation of the deoxyribonuclease found within the cell itself.

This phenomenon has been observed in human acute promyelocytic leukemia cells (HL-60 cell line), human stomach cancer cells (AGS cell line), human colon cancer cells (HCT-116 cell line), and cancer cells of the descending colon (SW-480 cell line/WiDr cell line). Interestingly, these cancer cells were destroyed without affecting normal cells. More research is still underway on this unique phenomenon.

* Note: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

See also Modifilan, laminaria japonica

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