Oral Dietary Fucoxanthin Rich Supplement for Liver Health

Oral Dietary Fucoxanthin Rich Supplement for Liver Health

Blind, placebo-controlled study testing the hypothesis that oral dietary supplement rich with fucoxanthin will decrease biochemical clinical markers related to liver health.

Six month supplementation

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adults > 18 years
• Willing to sign an informed consent to participate in the study.
• Non-smokers.
• Blood results above the normal range in hepatic function testing consisting of panels containing ALT, AST, ALP, total bilirubin and albumin and abdominal ultrasonography.
• Over-weight (BMI ≥ 27 kg/m2) who fulfill the criteria of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) metabolic syndrome.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy.
• Presence of gastrointestinal or mental disorders, diabetes mellitus, alcohol abuse, weight-loss treatment, bariatric surgery, unusual diets (vegetarian, vegan), daily usage of antioxidants dietary supplements at the last 4 months (for subjects in stage 2 of the study).
• Serious medical conditions.