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OliFuco® RE

Low-molecular-weight fucoidan from Saccharina japonica positioned for muscle, bone and skin products.

Supplier: Hi-Q Marine Biotech. Positioned for: Muscle & recovery, Bone health, Healthy aging, Energy & sports, Skin, hair & nails, Immune health. A 2026 double-blind trial on muscle function in older adults used Hi-Q oligo-fucoidan; company also cites a placebo-controlled skin trial.

How to merchandise OliFuco® RE

Where it sits

Healthy-aging or bone and muscle section.

Pair it with

  • Protein powder
  • Calcium and vitamin D
  • Collagen
  • Creatine

Who asks for it

Older adults focused on staying strong and active.

On the store floor

  • Made from kelp fucoidan reduced to low molecular weight.
  • Check the label for iodine and dose.
  • Ask what they already take for bones or muscles.

Display idea

Healthy-aging display combining protein, minerals and marine ingredients.

What staff can say depends on each finished product's licence or label in your market, such as a Health Canada NPN, a US structure/function statement or an EU authorised claim, so read the label first.