Fucoxanthin
Fucoxanthin also be called Fuco. It’s a kind of pigment mainly contained in brown algae, diatoms, chrysophytes and Eustigmatophyte. Reddish-brown crystalline may be produced when it’s separated. Fucoxanthin is a kind of xanthophyl and it is the substance that causes the brown algae to appear brown. Fucoxanthin can be considered as the specific pigment of brown algae, sometimes it can be found in diatoms or other algae.
Characters:
Reddish brown or brownish Brown powder, easy soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water, sensitive to light, should be protected from light.
Application:
Edible pigment, health food as anticancer and diet food, etc.
Pharmaceutical function:
It has Strong anticancer effect.
It is a kind of ideal dietary supplement with a strong antioxidant.
It has obvious effect reducing weight. Fucoxanthin can remove fat in two ways: First, it can activate the UCP1 protein which can promote adipolysis. Second, it can simulate liver to produce DHA which can reduce the cholesterol level.
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid found in brown algae. It is used for food colorants, pharmaceutical raw materials, skin care raw materials, etc. It can be used as weight loss health care products and can also be applied to all kinds of foods.As a drug, it is used for the treatment of skin cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer and other cancers
SMILES
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