Safety and Usefulness of Fucoidan and Mushroom Extracts: an Open Clinical Trial / 日本補完代替医療学会誌

ABSTRACT

The safety and immune potential function of Fucoidan from Cladosiphon okamuranus mixed with mushroom extracts from <i>Grifola frondosa</i>, <i>Phellinus linteus</i> and <i>Cordyceps sinensis</i> were evaluated. Five cancer patients and five elderly people in their 70s ingested the mixed extract for a period of 4 weeks. Results showed significant LDL-C decrease and Th1/2 increase. Moreover, Quality of Life(QOL) related to facialand extremity skin, anxiety, fatigue, cold tolerance and appetite improved significantly. Finally, the clinical test supported the safety of this mixed extracts.<br>