Studies undertaken by Marinova and independent research groups around the world have investigated the efficacy of fucoidan in a diverse range of indications and clinical settings.
Published research indicates the potential for fucoidan compounds to:
Stimulate key markers of both innate and specific immunity
Activate dendritic cells, natural killer cells and T cells
Exert potent anti-pathogenic and anti-viral effects
Dampen allergic responses
Cancer
Published research indicates the potential for fucoidan compounds to:
Exert anti-cancer activities, cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis and modulate angiogenesis
Possess anti-tumorigenic properties
Be used as an adjunct therapy alongside conventional oncology treatments
Enhance the activity of chemotherapy agents
Viral inhibition
Published research demonstrates the potential for fucoidan compounds to:
Inhibit a range of viruses, including clinical strains of influenza and herpes
Inhibit the adhesion of viruses to host cells
Prevent or limit viral infections
Ease symptoms of patients with chronic viral infections
Inflammation
Published research demonstrates the potential for fucoidan to:
Address both local and systemic inflammation
Exert anti-inflammatory activity in topical, oral and intravenous delivery systems
Inhibit selectins and adhesion of leukocytes
Inhibit pro-inflammatory COX and LOX enzymes
Digestive health
Published research indicates the potential for fucoidan compounds to:
Promote anti-pathogenic activity in the digestive tract
Exert anti-inflammatory and soothing effects on the gut wall
Protect against liver disease and fibrotic damage
Reduce symptoms of ulcerative colitis, gut dysbiosis and inflammation
Skin protection & anti-ageing
Published research highlights the potential for fucoidan compounds to:
Exert neuroprotective effects
Inhibit matrix degrading enzymes
Upregulate key anti-ageing enzymes
Reduce inflammation and activate restorative genes following UV damage
Stem cell mobilisation
Stem cells can differentiate into many different kinds of specialised cells, as needed by the body. Published research shows the potential for fucoidan compounds to:
Increase the release of stem cells into the blood
Increase amount of sticky receptors (CXCR4)
Promote an increase in the number of immune cells when fighting infection
Cardiovascular health
Published research highlights the potential for fucoidan compounds to:
Stimulate repair mechanisms on the lining of blood vessel cells
Exert anti-inflammatory effects
Reduce cholesterol uptake
Improve cholesterol and triglyceride balance in the blood
