Short Dated Until August 2024
Now Foods Chitosan Fat Blocker. Chitosan, a natural fat binding fibre, featuring LipoSan Ultra, a patented high-density form of chitosan that binds up to five times more fat than conventional chitosan, according to laboratory testing. Chitosan is a natural substance that actually binds with the fats you eat. Chitosan is a polysaccharide found in the exoskeleton of shellfish, such as crabs and shrimps. It is a naturally occurring substance that is chemically similar to cellulose (plant fibre). However, unlike plant fibre, chitosan has the ability to significantly bind fat, acting like a fat sponge in the digestive tract. Chitosan is superior to plant fibres, in fact, it is unique. Most fibres are hydrophilic (they repel fat and attract water), whereas chitosan is lipophilic (it attracts fat) and while possessing many of the same benefits as plant fibres like psyllium, it has the ability to inactivate fats. Contains 500mg of chitosan per Capsule, as well as 100mcg of chromium. Chromium is an essential trace mineral that works with insulin to support healthy blood glucose levels and plays an important role in the proper utilization of protein, fat and carbohydrates