In recent years, Osteoarthritis (OA) has become one of the most common disorders among the elderly, especially women. Articular cartilage covering the joint surface mainly includes chondrocytes, extra-articular type 2 collagen, and proteoglycan (glycoprotein). Articular cartilage has no blood circulation or nerve fiber distribution. Cartilage degeneration and wear occur due to mechanical stimulation and similar […]
Category: Health Benefit of Fucoidan
Oral cancer is one of the most common head and neck cancers. However, the frequency of occurrence is about 1 to 3% of all cancers, which is not very high. Unlike other cancers, early detection is easy in such types of cancers because the affected area can be seen directly. Sadly, people hardly notice or […]
An osteosarcoma is a diverse group of malignant spindle cell tumors characterized by the formation of immature bone called osteoid. In this condition, the treatment with painful side effects often lasts a year or more. On a positive note, Fucoidan a natural supplement is known to aid in many similar diagnoses. Fucoidan extracted brown algae […]
The function of saliva is to help digest food, and chewing well helps prevent overeating. It also has a cleansing action of washing away food debris and keeping the mouth clean, neutralizing the oral cavity, and preventing tooth decay. Researchers have discovered many bacteria are in the mouth, and substances such as lysozyme and lactoferrin […]
In “The Human Microbiome,” the University of Washinton mentioned that the microbiome is a community of microorganisms such as fungi, bacteria, and viruses that exist in a specific environment. Bacteria in our microbiome digest our food, regulate our immune system, protect against other disease-causing bacteria, and help produce vitamins such as B vitamins B12, thiamine, […]
In spite of promising results, traditional anticancer therapies decrease the patient’s Quality of life (QOL) with selective eradication and associated side effects. Hence, I would like to share the fucoidan’s effect that positively increases cancer patients’ Quality of life through the following study, “An Exploratory Study on the Anti-inflammatory Effects of Fucoidan in Relation to […]
The liver is a vital organ that regulates biological functions to maintain the body’s homeostasis. The liver has three primary functions. The first is the synthesis and storage of nutrients necessary for our body. The second is the detoxification and decomposition of harmful substances. Finally, the third is the synthesis and secretion of bile essential […]
Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide rich in fucose found in brown algae such as mozuku and kelp. Also, Fucoidan is a naturally occurring component with different physiological activities. Its benefits have been widely studied and especially recognized for its anti-cancer effects, such as colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, and breast cancer. As Cancer research has been […]
The intestine is an organ that can be designated as the cornerstone of health and plays an essential role in our health as well as daily lives. The intestines are that it absorbs the nutrients that we as humans need to survive and protect our bodies from the invasion of foreign bodies. On a positive […]
A decrease in muscle mass with aging and illness is a well-known fact. Sadly, losing muscle mass increases the risk of frequently falling sick. Also, losing muscle increases the risk of various diseases such as pneumonia, infections, and diabetes. On the other hand, researchers have studied that the more muscle mass you have, the longer […]