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. 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. Chitosan traps the fat and prevents its absorption. Fat binds to the Chitosan fibre and is then eliminated. Chitosan fibre differs from other fibres in that it possesses a positive ionic charge. This positive charge gives Chitosan the ability to bond with negatively charged lipids, fats and bile acids.
Chitosan attaches to fat in the stomach before it is metabolized. Chitosan traps the fat and prevents its absorption. Fat binds to the Chitosan fibre and is then eliminated. Chitosan fibre differs from other fibres in that it possesses a positive ionic charge. This positive charge gives Chitosan the ability to bond with negatively charged lipids, fats and bile acids.