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Prebiotic validation for Maritech® Undaria pinnatifida extract

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The high purity fucoidan ingredient Maritech® Undaria pinnatifida extract has been scientifically validated as a prebiotic. Prebiotics bypass digestion in the upper gut, before being fermented in the colon where they selectively support the microbiome.

“Marinova welcomed the International Probiotics Association’s (IPA) recent publication of criteria to scientifically validate prebiotics,” explained the company’s Technical Services Manager, Mr David Gesch. “The rigorous framework will overcome confusion around the identification and efficacy of ingredients claiming to be prebiotics. Using the IPA's criteria, we are pleased to confirm that Maritech® Undaria pinnatifida extract meets all the requirements of a prebiotic.”

“The prebiotic validation is based on published scientific evidence,” said Mr Gesch. “This includes the promotion of beneficial bacteria in the gut, in addition to supporting fermentation that produces beneficial short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate.”

  • Fucoidan is a complex polysaccharide produced naturally by brown seaweeds.
  • Orally administered fucoidan passes through the stomach and small intestine, arriving in the large intestine where it can feed beneficial bacteria.
  • Undaria pinnatifida fucoidan satisfies the distinct criteria for classification as a prebiotic.
  • Substantiation for Undaria pinnatifida fucoidan as a prebiotic is based on unadulterated fucoidan with a naturally high molecular weight range.
  • Maritech® Undaria pinnatifida extract is a high purity, certified organic fucoidan ingredient derived from wild, sustainably sourced seaweed.

Marinova’s high purity certified organic fucoidan extracts have been extensively studied for a range of beneficial gut health properties. “These include maintaining the balance of good and bad bacteria, increasing the production of beneficial short-chain fatty acids, and supporting healthy inflammatory responses,” said Mr Gesch.

Acknowledging the rapid growth in the global prebiotics market, Mr Gesch finished, “The evidence supporting Maritech® Undaria pinnatifida extract as a prebiotic will be of particular interest to dietary supplement brands seeking a multifunctional and scientifically validated ingredient for gut health applications.”