Evidence supporting the use of: Fucoidan
For the health condition: Colitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Fucoidan is a sulfated polysaccharide found mainly in various species of brown seaweed and has been investigated for its potential therapeutic effects in colitis, particularly in preclinical models. Several animal studies have demonstrated that fucoidan may exert anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects that are beneficial in experimental models of colitis, such as dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced or trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS)-induced colitis in mice and rats. These studies suggest that fucoidan can reduce histological damage, suppress pro-inflammatory cytokines (such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6), and modulate immune cell infiltration in the colon. The proposed mechanisms include inhibition of NF-κB signaling and reduction of oxidative stress. However, the current evidence supporting the use of fucoidan for colitis is limited to animal and in vitro studies. There are no large-scale, high-quality human clinical trials validating its efficacy or safety for the treatment or support of colitis in humans. Thus, while there is a scientific rationale and some preclinical evidence, clinical application remains unproven. The evidence rating is therefore moderate to low (2/5), reflecting preclinical promise but insufficient clinical validation. Fucoidan is not a part of traditional colitis treatments, nor is it officially recommended in clinical guidelines for inflammatory bowel diseases.

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