Ecklonia Cava
Brown-algae preparations marketed for metabolic, cognitive, sleep, or exercise claims. Small trials use specific polyphenol or dieckol-rich extracts, so their findings cannot be generalized to generic Ecklonia products.
Pharmacokinetic model
A route-level PK model for ecklonia cava is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.
Key facts
- Category
- Supplement
- Suggested cadence
- once daily
Research behind this entry
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Efficacy and safety of a dieckol-rich extract of brown algae, Ecklonia cava, in pre-diabetic individuals: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial
Small randomized trial tested one dieckol-rich standardized extract in prediabetic participants. Product-specific metabolic outcomes do not establish a class effect or generic Ecklonia exposure profile.
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Effect of supplementation with Ecklonia cava polyphenol on endurance performance of college students
Human exercise study evaluated a specific polyphenol preparation in college students. The narrow population and proprietary extract limit generalization to other algae products or health outcomes.
2 published studies referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.