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Fucoxanthin
The most popular fat burner especially for the belly fat

Fucoxanthin is a natural carotenoid available in different types of edible algae,
such as Laminaria Japonica and Undaria Pinnatifida. It is brown, as it known to
give algae its characteristic coloring.

Functions
A. Weight Loss
Fucoxanthin is being explored for weight loss. So far, only animal studies
have been done. Japanese researchers have found that fucoxanthin
promotes the loss of abdominal fat in obese mice and rats. Animals lost five
to ten percent of their body weight.
Although it's not fully understood how fucoxanthin works, it appears to target
a protein called UCP1 that increases the rate at which abdominal fat is
burned. Abdominal fat,also called white adipose tissue, is the kind of fat that
surrounds our organs and is linked to heart disease and diabetes.
B. Diabetes Modulation
Fucoxanthin has also been found in animal studies to decrease insulin and
blood glucose levels. Researchers hypothesize that fucoxanthin
anti-diabetes effect may be because fucoxanthin appears to promote the
formation of DHA (the omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil). DHA is thought to
increase insulin sensitivity, improve triglycerides and reduce LDL ("bad")
cholesterol.
C. Improve Liver Condition
As further researches, scientists and nutritionists have discovered that
fucoxanthin has a certain influence on the liver. The liver is one of the top
hormone producers in the body and brings DHA. With the help of increased
fucoxanthin, the liver produces more DHA, which, in turn helps to decrease
cholesterol level.
D. Side Effects
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid found in edible brown seaweeds. Research
undertaken on fucoxanthin about antiobesity effect, has shown it to be safe
for body. However, the slimming products in present market that contain
fucoxanthin, also contain other matters, so it may occur side effects to some
people who has certain or special bodily condition.