What is Fucoxanthin?

Much is made about the benefits of an authentic Asian diet which consists mostly of vegetables and grain. Soy gets a lot of attention, but more and more, people are realizing the benefits of seaweed, which constitutes about 10 percent of the Japanese diet. Aside from the high levels of essential vitamins and minerals found in edible seaweed, on-going studies are revealing other potential benefits of consuming brown algae.