| abstract |
Compositions and methods relating to partially hydrolyzed fiicoidan for use in dietary supplements and skin-care products are described. Fucoidan from brown seaweeds is partially hydrolyzed and/or sulfonated and then mixed with other ingredients for use as a dietary supplement in beverage, capsule, or tablet form or for use as a skin-care product. Other ingredients that can be included in the dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, antioxidants, aminosugars, glycosaminogrycans, and botanicals. Skin care products according to the present invention comprise partially hydrolyzed fiicoidan and a base. |