Chitosan

1. Chitosan A source of dietary fibre from shellfish that has been shown to help improve weight loss ... Chitosan is a dietary fibre derived from chitin, which is the molecule that forms the outer shells of crustaceans (shellfish). The structure of chitosan is made of N-acetylglucosamine (NAG), bound to glucosamine. For for information on NAG, please click here. For more information on glucoasamine, please click here. Interestingly, chitosan, which is also known as “polyglucosamine” (PG), has not been shown to have the same medicinal benefits of its subunits. Instead, it has been shown to be an excellent source of dietary fibre with the ability to help promote weight loss and lower high cholesterol levels. Fibre Chitosan is a source of dietary fibre that can help aid digestion. Thus, it can help to stabilize blood sugar levels, reduce cholesterol and help to normalize digestive function and maintain a feeling of fullness after eating. For more information on the benefits of fibre, please click here. In fact, research has shown that supplementation with chitosan for longer than 4 weeks can reduce total cholesterol in those with high cholesterol by up to 6 points. Weight Loss and Exercise Boosting Chitosan has been found to help weight loss, particularly when combined with a healthy diet. In one study, supplementing with chitosan promoted an additional 1.7kg (3.75lb) weight loss in a one-month period when combined with dietary changes. Another study found that when chitosan was combined with increased exercise, it increased the weight loss effects of that exercise and helped to reduce Metabolic Syndrome in moderately overweight patients. For more information on Metabolic Syndrome, please click here. Some test-tube experiments have shown that chitosan can bind fat in the intestinal tract and help to prevent their absorption without preventing the absorption of other nutrients. These research studies were short-term, and the longer-term effects were found to level out over time. Because of this, chitosan is useful in short-term weight loss only. Pharmaceutical Industry Interestingly, current research has begun using chitosan as a binding agent that aids in the proper delivery of certain medications. Because chitosan is not water soluble, but is quickly soluble in acids, such as stomach acid or bile acids, it can help to regulate the delivery of medication in the digestive tract. Research is ongoing on using chitosan for this purpose. How can I take chitosan? Chitosan can be taken as a powder or in capsules. In order to promote weight loss and lower cholesterol, the dose in the research is between 1 and 4.5g daily. In general, it is recommended that chitosan be taken at a dose of 1000 to 1500mg three times daily with meals. Nutritional Information Chitosan – Quick Facts Parts Used · Shellfish Applications · Weight Loss, High Cholesterol, Constipation Optimum Dosage · 1000-1500mg Taken Three Times Daily With Food. (Clinical Doses May Be Higher As Recommended By Your Practitioner) Works Well With · Healthy Diet & Exercise

2. Chitosan – Quick Facts · Healthy Diet & Exercise Click For Products · Chitosan Is A Source Of Fibre And Thus Should Be Taken Away From Other Medications · Chitosan May Interact With Blood Thinning Medication, So Avoid Combining Their Use For Informational Purposes Only. Please Consult Your Health Care Practitioner Before Taking Natural Health Care Products. Click Here For Full Disclaimer.