Recently, fucoxanthin, an inherent carotenoid found in brown seaweed, has received attention as a commonly used nutritional supplement. It is thought to possess an array of health advantages including ...

The depths of the seas may harbor a compound that could fizzle fat away. But don't don your scuba gear just yet. The compound, called fucoxanthin, isn't ready for prime time. Fucoxanthin is an ...

A well-known xanthophyll carotenoid called fucoxanthin is produced mostly by aquatic creatures including Phaeodactylum tricornutum microalgae and the focus genus macroalgae. In addition to having anti ...

Biologists have unveiled foundational new insights into the evolutionary steps these algae took to make their novel brown pigments, which are called fucoxanthin. Think of algae, and you might think of ...

The search for safe and effective natural ingredients in the cosmetics industry has been ongoing for years. It remains one of the most widely studied topics worldwide. Fucoxanthin, a natural pigment ...

Fucoxanthin, ein Carotinoidpigment mit einer Allen-, einer Epoxy- und einer Carbonylgruppe sowie drei Hydroxylgruppen, von denen eine acetyliert ist (Abb.), M r 658,88, F. 160 °C, [α] 72,5° ± 9° (CHCl ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 11 -- Chemists in Japan have found that brown seaweed, a flavor component used in many Asian soups and salads, contains a compound that appears in animal studies to promote weight ...