Botanical
Fucoxanthin
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found in brown seaweeds such as wakame and in other algae. It gives them their brownish color.
Safety is not well characterized
NIH notes that human safety has not been thoroughly studied. A trial without reported adverse effects cannot establish long-term safety. 1
For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.
Sources
- Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals NIH Office of Dietary Supplements