Fucoxanthin
CAS No.:3351-86-8
MF:C42H58O6
EINECS No.:200-486-6
MF:C42H58O6
EINECS No.:200-486-6
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Fucoxanthin is another important xanthophyll.
It is widely found in heterokontophyta, such as brown algae and oceanic microalgae.
It has various pharmaceutical effects such as anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant,
anti-obesity effects, protecting nerve cell, increasing the content of ARA(arachidonic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in mice;
Fucoxanthin is widely used as medicine, skin care and beauty industry, and in the Food supplements market.
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found in fresh brown algae.
It can be used as an anti-obesity, anticancer, anti-cholesterol, and anti-diabetic agent and as a food colorant.
