Our obsession with fatty foods has exacted an enormous toll in the form of rampant obesity, clogged arteries, hypertension, heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, etc. The diet and lifestyles of western cultures has been determined to be major contributing factors in diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The most commonly cited factors are inadequate fiber intake, excessive consumption of fats, and a lack of exercise. In promoting good health, it is essential to reduce the amount of fat intake into our bodies. Chitosan is an all natural product which is derived from the polysaccharide chitin.
Chitin is found in the exo-skeletons of shrimp, crabs and other shellfish.
The Chitosan has the unique ability to attach itself to lipids or fats. There are no calories in Chitosan since it is not digestible. Chitosan attaches to fat in the stomach before it is metabolized. The Chitosan traps the fat and prevents its absorption in the digestive tract. The fat binds to the Chitosan fiber and becomes a large mass which the body cannot absorb.