Research Finds Seaweed Extract Fucoidan to Treat Inflammation of the Gut
Scientists from Tasmania have found that fucoidan, a polysaccharide extract obtained from Fucus vesiculosus could help to treat inflammatory bowel disorders.
In a study conducted on mice affected with inflamed colon, the symptoms of the disease significantly reduced and a large number of biomarkers were normalized. Further study is needed to understand the mechanism of these compounds.