Introduction of Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

Fucoxanthin is extracted from Undaria Pinnatifida.It is also called phycoxanthin.It is natural pigment of xanthophyll in carotenoids,accounting for more than 10% of the total amount of about 700 kinds of natural carotenoids.Its color is light yellow to brown,and it is the pigment contained in brown alge,diatoms,goldenrods and yellow-green algae.Widely exist in various algae,marine phytoplankton,shellfish and other plants and animals.It has anti-tumor,anti-inflammation,anti-oxidation,weight loss,nerve cellprotection and increase the content of ARA(anthocytotetraenoic acid)and DHA(docosahexaenoic acid)in mice.It is widely used as a medicine,skin care and beauty products and health care products in the market.

Function Of Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

1.Anti-tumor Effect

Fucoxanthin has inhibiting effect to skin cancer,colon cancer,hematological malignancy,prostate cancer and liver cancer.

2.Antioxidation

Fucoxanthin has good antioxidant effect, even better than vitamin E and vitamin C. Fucoxanthin has a protective effect on uv-b induced injury of human fibrocytes. The antioxidant effect of fucoxanthin is mainly by regulating the activity of Na+ -k + -atpase and the activity of catalase and glutathione in tissues and molecules caused by the deficiency of retinol.

3.Anti-inflammatory effect

Fucoxanthin may play an important role in a variety of inflammatory responses.

4.Lose Weight

Fucoxanthin eliminates fat accumulation in two ways. Fucoxanthin activates a protein called UCP1, which promotes fat breakdown. It also stimulates the liver to produce DHA which lowers cholesterol levels.

5.Other Function

The dietary seaweed of sea urchin contains fucoxanthin and has significant effect on phagocytosis and ovulation of macrophages.

Application Of Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

1.It can be used on weight loss health care products.

2.It is used in various kinds of food, such as butter, pie, green tea cake and other baked goods, to increase the color and function of the product

3.It can be used as a colorant for egg yolk.

4.It can be used on skin care and beauty products.

5.It can be used as a drug for the treatment of skin cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer and other cancers.

Specification Of Undaria Pinnatifida Extract

We have several specification of fucus vesiculosus extract.Such as belows.

1.Fucoidan≥95%                                          Test Method:HPLC

2.Fucoidan≥70%                                          Test Method:HPLC

3.Fucoidan≥40%                                          Test Method:HPLC

4.Fucoxanthin≥50% Powder                  Test Method:UV

5.Fucoxanthin≥10% Powder                  Test Method:UV
6.Fucoxanthin≥1% Powder                     Test Method:HPLC

7..Fucoxanthin≥5% Oil                              Test Method:HPLC
We also can custom-make other specification according to customers'requirement.If you need,please feel free to contact me.