Mozuku, a Rich Source of Fucoidan (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Mozuku, a Rich Source of Fucoidan

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Mozuku, a type of brown seaweed, contains exceptionally high levels of fucoidan compared to other seaweeds. Fucoidan is thought to have many health benefits, such as preventing the formation of tumors and blood clots.

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