Chitosan
Chitosan
Fatty foods are everywhere. For someone on a low fat diet these foods are particularly hard to avoid at restaurants. A chitosan supplement may be the solution. Chitosan (kite-o-san) is a popular weight loss aid that can help prevent fat in foods from being absorbed by the body.
Chitosan is a natural, indigestible fiber derived from the shells of some shellfish. Once in the stomach, it works by clinging to and surrounding fat in the foods you eat, preventing the body from absorbing fat and storing it. Studies report that chitosan can absorb up to six times its own weight in fat.
Because of the way chitosan clings to fats, it can also cling to cholesterol and fat-soluble vitamins. The cholesterol-lowering effect is welcome, because it can reduce the amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the body while increasing the amount of HDL (good) cholesterol. Interfering with the absorption of essential fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, Essential Fatty Acids) can be problematic. To get optimal use of both chitosan and your vitamins, it is recommend that any fat soluble vitamins be taken an hour or more before or after taking chitosan.
Chitosan can be a great solution to eating the occasional high fat meal. Even though taking chitosan supplements seems like an easy way to “cheat” on a diet and eat lots of high-fat foods with no penalties, chitosan works best when used in combination with a low fat diet. Chitosan needs to be in the stomach at the same time as the fatty foods, so chitosan is usually taken about half an hour before the meal that contains the most fat (usually the last meal of the day). It is always a good idea to consult your physician before starting any weight loss program.
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http://www.supplementwatch.com/supatoz/supplement.asp?supplementId=77
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BIOMETICS’ BODY’S BEST contains Chitosan, as well as several other nutrients that support weight loss. *
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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