Fucose

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Overview

Fucose is a type of Hexose (6 Carbons) Simple Sugar.

Health Benefits of Fucose

Musculoskletal System

 Fucose may be useful for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Rheumatoid Arthritis patients have been found to have lower serum Fucose levels.  [1] 

Skin

 Fucose may increase Skin thickness in persons with Skin - Thin.  [2]

 Fucose may increase the elasticity of the Skin.  [3]

 Fucose may stimulate the proliferation of Fibroblasts.  [4]

 Fucose (applied topically) may diminish Wrinkles.  [5] 

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