Chitosan

January 16th, 2007 | by David Spelts |

Chitosan, the structural element in the shells of crustaceans, appears to have weight loss benefits. Chitosan is indigestible, so its effects are similar to fibers.

Subjects taking about 3 grams of chitosan a day achieved superior weight loss and fat loss results compared to the control and placebo groups.

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