Kal Fucoidan Review
300 mg of fucoidan standardized from 750 mg of Laminaria japonica.
$21.00 – $29.00
Quick Comparison
- KAL Fucoidan has 750 mg of Laminaria japonica (kelp) for $29.00. Kelp is high in sodium and I suspect brands derive fucoidan from kelp because its cheap, not because its effective. Wakame is the most scientifically-tested and proven fucoidan source. Luckily, Fucoidan Force™ does not skimp on quality. For a few dollars more you get fucoidan extracted from 100% Organic wakame harvested in the pristine waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Review
It was difficult to come across supplement data for KAL Fucoidan. I was able to find that it uses Laminaria japonica (kelp) as their primary source of fucoidan. They harvest their kelp from waters off the coast of Spain. I see several downsides. They have no efficacy boosters, the fucoidan source is kelp and its not Organic.
After careful research that compared iodine and sodium content with a number of published research papers, and cost, I have come to find that fucoidan source from Undaria pinnatifida (wakame) is superior and thus gets more points in my reviews. KAL Fucoidan comes from kelp.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that individuals consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day, and that certain groups, like those with high blood pressure limit intake to less than 1,500 milligrams per day. Please remember that kombu and kelp is estimated to average about 2,660 mcg per gram. Avoid fucoidan sourced from kelp and kombu.
Conclusion:
Though I am happy with some aspects of their product, including the low price of $29.00 per bottle, I recommend purchasing a fucoidan supplement that uses wakame as its primary source of fucoidan to minimize the sodium and iodine content.