Fucoidans are behind seaweed’s skin health hype, but what are they?

Published: 7-Oct-2024
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Marinova’s Dr Ellie Paine explains how polysaccharides in seaweed can help promote youthful looking skin

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Fucoidans are long chain polysaccharides that are produced in the cell walls of brown macroalgae, or seaweed.

Serving to protect the seaweed from a range of external stresses, including water borne pathogens and UV exposure, fucoidans form an important part of the defence arsenal of brown seaweed.

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