Frequently Asked Questions

A2 Please select the product that meets your condition and likes. We recommend the Powder Type for normal health maintenance, and the Capsule Type and Drink Type for people seeking quick effect. Each powder type contains 100mg of fucoidan. The capsule type is for health maintenance and is suggested for patient with chronic diseases of phase 1-4 abnormal cells. It contains high molecular weight fucoidan extracted from Mozuku and Mekabu, as well as Agaricus mycellium extracts. Each capsule contains 212.5 mg of high molecular weight fucoidan; 1 capsule contains dosage of about two packs of powder. Each bottle of the liquid fucoidan contains about 10 capsules of high molecular weight fucoidan contents, containing 2,125mg of fucoidan. It is a convenient and more effective choice for patients who are vomiting due to treatment, patients with throat inflammation, difficulty in swallowing, or weak health. Please inquire to Customer Service for details.

A3 The amount of fucoidan contained in one packet of UMI NO SHIZUKU Fucoidan Powder Type is less than half that of one capsule of the Capsule Type. We recommend the Powder Type primarily for daily health maintenance, and the capsule type is for health maintenance and is suggested for patient with chronic diseases of phase 1-4 abnormal cells.

A4 UMI NO SHIZUKU Fucoidan Drink Type is easy to drink and fast-acting, and offers 10 times the amount of fucoidan per bottle as the Capsule Type (2,125mg vs 212.5mg). In addition, It is a convenient and more effective choice for patients who are vomiting due to treatment, patients with throat inflammation, difficulty in swallowing, or weak health.

A5 The Umi No Shizuku Fucoidan capsule is made from 100% plant-based capsule (HPMC), zero calorie, and suitable for vegetarian users. Plant-based capsule is a safe food that has been certified, and is widely used in food and supplement industry, no adverse side effects and absolutely safe.

A6 Yes, you can. The Umi No Shizuku Fucoidan is made from natural seaweeds and contain no medicinal components, so it will not affect the treatments. Additionally, Umi No Shizuku Fucoidan can reduce the side effects of treatments and improve quality of life for the patient.

A7 Umi No Shizuku Fucoidan is found naturally in a high molecular state with many bound sugars. When made into a low molecular state, the properties of fucoidan change. In order for fucoidan to exert its innate abilities, it is important that it have high molecular weight. The quality standards for fucoidan foods established by the Japan Health and Nutrition Food Association require that fucoidan have high molecular weight. UMI NO SHIZUKU Fucoidan uses only high molecular weight fucoidan that promises to deliver the original capabilities of fucoidan.

A8 Umi No Shizuku Fucoidan is a naturally-derived food product made from seaweeds such as mozuku and mekabu, and is devised to be taken easily every day. As it is a food product, there is no concern over side effects.

A9 It is possible to ingest fucoidan by eating seaweeds, but extracting high-grade fucoidan is an extremely difficult task. It is a rare ingredient with a yield of less than 1% even when extracted from fucoidan-rich mozuku.

A10 Iodine is a nutrient contained in large amounts in seaweeds. UMI NO SHIZUKU Fucoidan contains trace amounts of iodine. The amount presents no health concerns at all. For the Umi No Shizuku Fucoidan Capsule Type, 300 or more capsules per day would have to be ingested to exceed tolerance limits. The Umi No Shizuku Fucoidan Drink Type contains almost no iodine and can be used without concern.

A11 "UMI NO SHIZUKU Fucoidan, a product with an 18-year track record of sales, has the following characteristics.

● Contains Fucoidan Mix AG, a proprietary blend of three ingredients
● Plentiful use of high-purity fucoidan
● Offers three product types, selectable according to use
● Developed based on large amounts of empirical data through joint research with Research Institute of Fucoidan and experts
● Certified under JHFA and other standards
● Certified by FDA in the USA on the safety of ingredients for import
● Produced by cGMP manufacturer in Japan
● Has Standard of ISO22000 with the manufacturing plant
● Certified by SGS, the world's leading inspection, testing & certification company on our product free from radiation
● Recognized by PubMed (q service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine) on our Fucoidan
● Recognized by Japan Society for Immunology
● Awarded by Monde Selection, an International Quality Institue in Belgium
● Certified by PCCW Hong Kong - The Excellence Brand Award (The Outstanding Retail Fucoidan Award)
● Awarded by the Hong Kong Health Care Federation - Health Care Professional's Most Prominent Health Brand

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