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Fat Bloc: Chitosan 500
One of Ultimate
Nutrition's hot new entries into the weight loss arena is Chito Pro, a chitosan
product. One of chitosan's unique properties is its ability to bind fat in the
digestive tract before it has a chance to become metabolized. Besides absorbing
and binding fat to promote weight loss, chitosan also inhibits LDL cholesterol
and boosts HDL cholesterol, the bad versus good cholesterol. By far, a runaway
bestseller in the world of weight management.
People are concerned about how
they look and are preoccupied with weight and weight loss. However, despite this
concern about weight, more and more of us are becoming overweight. In fact,
latest reports show that even children in our society are not immune to it.
It is small wonder, then, that we are looking for natural alternatives to weight
management and weight control. Among them, chitosan stands out for its ability
to trap fat before it is absorbed in the body. Chitosan is a naturally occurring
fiber derived from the complex sugar (polysaccharide) found in the shells
(exoskeletons) of shrimp, crabs and other shellfish. Chitosan has the capacity
to bind lipids and fats. More importantly, since it is not digested, chitosan
has no calories.
Upon oral ingestion, chitosan binds to the intestinal lining, where it tightly
binds dietary fats and lipids before they are absorbed in the body. As a result,
the dietary fat is prevented from entering into the bloodstream. When dietary
fat is bound to the chitosan fiber, it becomes a large mass, which cannot be
absorbed in the body. Chitosan fibers differ in their structure from other
fibers in that chitosan possesses a net positive charge. This positive charge
attracts negative charges on the fats, lipids and bile acids. Since chitosan
fiber is not metabolized, it is cleared from the body along with the fat in the
fecal material.
Published reports have shown that chitosan works in concert with vitamin C. It
has been suggested that the action of chitosan may be enhanced by as small an
amount of vitamin C as 10 mg. Used alone, ingestion of 500 mg chitosan before a
meal rich in fat helps reduce "bad" (LDL) cholesterol. The "bad" cholesterol is
bound to bile acids secreted by the liver into the intestine, where its
reabsorption is prevented by chitosan fibers.
This dietary fiber is an indispensable adjunct to a balanced weight management
program. Fibers also play an important role in cleansing the gastrointestinal
tract, which stimulates the digestive processes and promotes intestinal health.
SELECTED REFERENCES
Kanauchi et al., Biomaterials: 18, 591-595, 1997
Razdan & Pettersson, Br. J. Nutr.: 72, 277-288, 1994
The ARS Medicina Report on Chitosan, Helsinki, Finland, 1994
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is There Any Allergic Reaction to Chitosan?
This product should avoided by people who are allergic to shellfish.
Under What Condition(s) is the Use of Chitosan is Not Recommended?
Chitosan is for adult consumption only, and should not be used by pregnant or
nursing women.
Does Chitosan Interfere with the Action of Vitamins?
Being a dietary fiber with numerous beneficial effects, including intestinal
health, chitosan should not interfere with the action of other wholesome
remedies. In fact, chitosan works more efficiently even with small amounts with
vitamin C.
How and When Should Chitosan be Taken?
Chitosan works best if taken roughly 30 minutes before a meal. It should be
taken with generous amounts of nutritious fluids.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 90
Amount Per Serving
Vitamin C 20mg
Chitosan 500mg
Other Ingredients:
Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Gelatin and Magnesium Stearate.
Suggested Use:
Take two capsules with 8 oz (237 mg) of water, 15 - 30 minutes before each meal.
Do not exceed two capsules per meal. Protect from heat, light and moisture.
Store at 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F).
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