Wakeme Kelp P.E.
Botanical Source: Kelp
Used Part: Herb
Specification: iodine 5%-10%
Appearance: White Crystal powder
Test Method: HPLC
Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL
Moisture: <5%
Ash: <5%
Description:
Kelps are large seaweeds (algae) belonging to the brown algae (Phaeophyceae) in the order Laminariales. There are about 30 different genera. Because of its high concentration of iodine, brown kelp (Laminaria) has been used to treat goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by a lack of iodine, since medieval times. Along with other sea vegetables, kelp is nature's best source of iodine.
Function:
1. With similar Polysaccharide structure to heparin, fucoidan has good anticoagulant activity;
2. It has the inhibiting effect on the replication of several coated virus, such as human immunodeficiency and human cytomegalo—vims;
3. In addition to inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it can also restrain the diffuse of tumor cells by enhancing immunity;
4. It can obviously reduce the content of serum cholesterol and triglyceride. Besides, it has no such liver and kidney damage, or other side effects;
5. It has the function of anti-diabetics, radiation protection, antioxidant, the inhibiting heavy metal absorption and the restraint of mammals zona-binding combined.
Application:
1. Pharmaceutical as capsules or pills.
2. Functional food as capsules or pills.
3. Water-soluble beverages.
4. Health products as capsules or pills.