SAFE
Fucoidan
Fucoidan (brown seaweed sulfated polysaccharide)
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
Marine Algae
PubMed Studies
37
About
Sulfated polysaccharide from brown seaweed with anticoagulant, anti-cancer, and immune-modulating properties.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
📊 Effectiveness
Immune modulation
Evidence Grade B · 12 studies · n=1,400
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Anticoagulant interaction: significant. Surgery: stop 2 weeks before. Limited clinical data.
🏷️ Other Names
Fucoidan (brown seaweed sulfated polysaccharide)