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	Chitosan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Chitosan is produced commercially by deacetylation of chitin (can be produced from chitin also), which is the structural element in the exoskeleton of crustaceans (crabs, shrimp, etc.).
		Chitosan is used primarily as a plant growth enhancer, and as a substance that boosts the ability of plants to defend against fungal infections.
		Chitosan causes the fine sediment particles to bind together and is subsequently removed with the sediment during sand filtration.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chitosan (638 words)

	chitosan
		Chitosan has such characteristics that are associated with a dietary fiber which are assumed to be related to the reductions in cholesterol as well as increases in the excretion of neutral steroids observed in animal experiments (Furda, 1990; Ikeda, 1993; Razdan and Pettersson, 1994).
		Thus, chitosan may have a bile acid-binding capacity, causing entrapment or disintegration of mixed micelles in the duodenum and ileum (Furda, 1990).
		chitosan hydrolysates on lipid absorption and on serum and liver lipid concentrations in rats.
	www.vanderbilt.edu /AnS/psychology/health_psychology/chitosan.htm (2438 words)

	Chittin (Chitosan)
		Viscosity of the chitosan diet was significantly elevated after acidification and significantly reduced at neutralization in comparison with the control and pectin-containing diets suggesting that the hypolipidaemic influence of chitosan observed in the present study may be due to interruption of enterohepatic bile acid circulation rather than increased viscosity in the small intestine of chickens.
		Chitosan feeding for 2 weeks caused a decrease in mineral absorption and bone mineral content, and it was necessary to administer twice the amount of Ca in the AIN-76 formula, which was supplemented with AsN, to prevent such a decrease in the bone mineral content.
		Several chitosan preparations, either with a comparable degree of deacetylation but differing viscosity or with comparable viscosity but a differing degree of deacetylation, were examined for their effect on the fecal fat excreted from rats fed on a high-fat diet.
	www.mdschoice.com /text/abstracts/chittin.htm (4310 words)

	Chitosan
		Chitosan and chitin are polysaccharide polymers containing more than 5,000 glucosamine and acetylglucosamine units, respectively, and their molecular weights are over one million Daltons.
		Chitosan may have hypocholesterolemic activity in some and may be beneficial in renal disease in some.
		Chitosan supplements should not be consumed within two hours of taking the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, carotenoids (e.g., lycopene, lutein), flavonoids (e.g., genistein, quercetin, ipriflavone) or prescription medication.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/chi_0067.shtml (1331 words)

	Chitosan: The Fat Magnet! also Known As Fat Sponge
		Chitosan is the shellfish fiber extract that helps increase the transit time of fat from the stomach to the time of elimination, thereby reducing the amount of fat absorbed by the body and producing weight loss.
		Chitosan is a fiber that acts like a magnet to bind to 4-5 times it's weight in fat in your stomach.
		Chitosan is a natural, indigestible fiber source harvested from crustaceans’ shells.
	www.angelfire.com /oh2/fountainofyouth/chito.html (347 words)

	Chitosan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Chitosan has been used in conjunction with common recovery treatments in skin graft patients and has demonstrated the capabilities of providing accelerating healing times.
		Chitosan advocates point to chitosan's cellulose-fiber properties and its ability to inhibit the digestion and metabolization of fats and oils within the body.
		Chitosan is not required by the body to fulfill physiological processes, therefore its consumption is not required and deficiencies of this nutrient in human biology do not exist.
	www.supplementnews.org /chitosan (987 words)

	Chitosan fat blocker
		Chitosan is a natural dietary fiber and is made from the shell of shrimps that were harvested from northern Atlantic Ocean, where has the least level of pollution.
		Chitosan binds to the micelles and disturbs the structure of the fat-bile acid complex (3, 4).
		Chitosan with a high degree of deacetylation increases the capacity to bind dietary fat and bile acids.
	www.chsir.com /chitosan.htm (797 words)

	Chitosan Rx Ultra $12 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Chitosan binds with fat and prevents it from being absorbed in the digestive tract.
		Chitosan is a natural, non-digestible, (therefore has zero calories), dietary fiber that is made from shellfish.
		Chitosan (kite-o-san) is a fiber that has unique properties that allow it bind to fat and oils.
	www.healthnyou.com /chitosan.shtml (560 words)

	Chitosan: A Critical Look
		Chitosan is derived from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exoskeleton of shellfish such as shrimp, lobster, and or crabs.
		Although chitosan can decrease fat absorption, the amount contained in the capsules is too small to have much of an effect on cholesterol levels.
		One study involved 30 overweight volunteers who received four capsules of either chitosan or a placebo for 28 consecutive days and were told to eat their normal diet.
	www.quackwatch.org /04ConsumerEducation/QA/chitosan.html (961 words)

	Chitosan: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide[Follow this hyperlink for a summary of this subject] composed of randomly distributed ß-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit).
		Chitosan is produced commercially by deacetylation of chitin, EHandler: no quick summary.
		(chitosan is bioadhesive and readily binds to negatively charged surfaces such as mucosal membranes.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ch/chitosan.htm (403 words)

	Chitosan Plus - Power Health Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Sports Supplements, Diet Supplements, Health Products
		Chitosan is different from other fibers in that its particles are positively electrically charged during its purification process.
		Chitosan is an amino polysaccharide, categorized as an alkalized form of chitin, a cellulose-like polymer derived from the exoskeleton of crabs and shrimp.
		Chitosan Plus is calorie-free and is therefore a very useful dietary supplement for those wishing to improve their health and yet maintain a low-calorie, high-fiber diet.
	www.powerhealth.com /detail.cfm?id=346 (1200 words)

	Nature's Purest Chitosan, $19.99, Chitosan supplement for fat burning and weight loss.
		Chitosan (pronounced Kite-O-San) is a dietary supplement that is from the shells of shellfish such as shrimp and crab.
		Chitosan is a naturally occurring indigestible fiber that is lipophilic, which means it is highly attracted to fat.
		Chitosan may have the ability to attract and discharge these fats and prevent it from accumulating as body fat.
	www.cljhealth.com /chitosan.htm (207 words)

	Chitosan
		Chitosan is a polysaccharide found in the shells of crustaceans.
		Chitosan may also have an effect on the type of bacteria living in the intestines or on the action of these bacteria.
		Chitosan is extracted from the shells of crustaceans, such as shrimp and crab.
	www.publix.com /wellness/notes/Display.do?id=Supp&childId=Chitosan (370 words)

	Chitosan
		The dietary supplement, chitosan is the processed, more water-soluble form of one of the most common substances in nature: chitin (KITE-in).
		Chitosan was first discovered in 1811 by Henri Braconnot, director of the botanical garden in Nancy, France.
		Chitosan aids in the “reduction of triglycerides due to its ability to bind dietary lipids, thereby reducing intestinal lipid absorption” (Koide, 1998).
	www.vanderbilt.edu /AnS/psychology/health_psychology/chitosan1.htm (908 words)

	Chitosan - Fat Fighting Fiber
		Chitosan is derived from Chitin by removing and refining the acetyls through a process called deacetylation.
		Chitosan is a unquestionably a remarkable substance and medical studies for its potential health uses are ongoing.
		Chitosan is the super fat fighting fiber of the future; destined to be a dieter's dream for purposes of weight loss.
	www.nutrimart.com /chitosan.htm (3201 words)

	Chitosan--A Unique, natural fat absorber
		CHITOSAN is a dietary fiber that clings to fat and then travels through the digestive system unabsorbed.
		Chitosan benefits include lower appetite since it is a fiber that provides bulk.
		This smart fat-binding fiber from Chitosan is a polysacharide taken from crab, shrimp, and lobster shells.
	www.ello.com /chitosan.shtml (174 words)

	Chitosan - Best Prices from Schicker's Unichem Pharmacy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Chitosan (pronounced ky-to-san) is derived from a material called chitin which is an amino polysaccharide extracted from the powdered shells of crustaceans like shrimps and crabs.
		Chitosan is widely used for this purpose because it is both effective and natural.
		Chitosan is an indigestible fibre which passes through the digestive system without being absorbed and without contributing any calories.
	www.schickersunichem.co.nz /chitosan.asp (918 words)

	Adsorption of Allopurinol and Ketotifen by Chitosan
		The mechanism behind chitosan may be its effect on lipid transport in the gut, where the positively charged chitosan can bind to the free fatty acids and bile salt components and hence disrupt lipid absorption.
		The ability of chitosan to act as an adsorbent, in most of the cases, was considered to be mainly the result of ionic interactions; however, the adsorption of allopurinol by chitosan shows that this is not always true.
		The adsorption of ketotifen (weak base) by chitosan indicates that the interaction cannot be the result of ionic interaction, and that it is likely to be a result of other physical interaction such as hydrogen bonding between the carbonyl group of ketotifen and the hydroxyl group of the chitosan.
	www.aapspharmscitech.org /view.asp?art=pt020103&pdf=yes (2482 words)

	Chitosan
		chitosan ("chitinosans") are calorie-free, animal-derived fiber supplements that mostly pass through the body without being digested.
		chitosan (kite-o-san) are fibers derived from marine animals.
		The researchers said that chitosan was much less effective, with 750 mg of the fiber supplement reducing post-meal fat absorption by only 4.5 percent compared to 30 percent for orlistat.
	www.bodyandfitness.com /Information/Weightloss/Research/chitosan.htm (1654 words)

	Chitosan 500 mg - health-marketplace.com
		Chitosan acts as a "Fat Blocker." By attaching to fat particles, Chitosan prevents fat from being absorbed through the intestinal tract.
		Chitosan is an insoluble non-digestible fiber that bonds with up to 12 times its weight in fatty oils in a process known as polymerization.
		When ascorbic acid was given with chitosan to rats, far more fat was trapped and excreted in the feces than when chitosan was given without ascorbic acid.
	www.health-marketplace.com /Chitosan.htm (410 words)

	Cheap Chitosan
		Chitosan is the most powerful fat-binding fiber available.
		Since Chitosan is not digested, the fat it absorbs will never get into the cells of your body¡K and never turn into unwanted pounds.
		- Chitosan is a dietary fiber derived from ground shells of crustaceans that attaches to fat and cholesterol in the stomach and prohibits its absorption in the digestive tract
	www.cheapchitosan.freewebsitehosting.com (596 words)

	Chitosan
		Chitosan 85 is completely water-soluble so you only need to add it to the right amount of water using the small white scoop that is included.
		To use Chitosan 85 apply it as a foliar spray.
		Chitosan powder can keep for up to two years in a closed plastic bag in a cool and dry location.
	www.super-grow.biz /Chitosan.jsp (597 words)

	Sapphire Chitosan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Chitosan is the newest of cutting edge dietary supplements, a breakthrough of natural marine fiber, which can help you lose weight since the chitosan absorbs and prevents fat from being taken into your body system.
		Chitosan attaches to fat in the stomach before it is metabolized.
		Chitosan acts as an antacid and is beneficial in the healing of ulcers and lesions.
	www.natureallusa.com /sapphire/chitosan/chitosan.htm (464 words)

	Welcome to The Supplement Research Foundation
		Chitosan is a fiber based “fat blocker that comes from the shells of shellfish.
		Chitosan is a positively charged compound so it is able to attract and bind to fatty acids (which carry a negative charge).
		As such, chitosan can absorb up to 4-6 times its weight in fat (including cholesterol) and inhibit that fat from being absorbed into the body.
	www.tsrf.com /supplements/supplements_chito.htm (160 words)

	CHITOSAN FORTE - Getpharma - The Real Pharmacy!
		Researchers are still examining whether chitosan may lower cholesterol (another effect of its fat-binding qualities) or even have a role to play in controlling ulcers, high blood pressure, and arthritis.
		Although chitosan is quite safe, its possible that, in theory at least, it could block the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) as well as the essential fatty acids (the good fats, like omega-3 and omega-6).
		Chitosan doesnt get absorbed into the bloodstream, which means its largely free of the side effects that so many people experience with numerous prescription (and nonprescription) weight-loss medications and supplements.
	www.getpharma.com /productdetail.asp?productid=33943&affid=986 (625 words)

	Chitosan - Fat blocking - Stop fat from being absorbed - Natural Health and Longevity Resource Center
		Chitosan is a naturally occurring substance that is chemically similar to the plant fiber called cellulose.
		Unlike plant fiber, however, chitosan is "magnetically" attracted to lipids and has the ability, acting like a "sponge", to significantly prevent fat in the digestive tract from being absorbed.
		Chitosan also reduces blood levels of uric acid (which causes gout) and has been reported to have anti-tumor properties.
	www.all-natural.com /binder.html (539 words)

	Study Probes Weight Loss Supplement Chitosan
		Chitosan is made from chitin, which comes from the shells of shrimp, lobsters, and crab.
		Their bottom line: "Results obtained from high-quality trials indicate that the effect of chitosan on body weight is minimal and unlikely to be of clinical significance," write Ni Mhurchu and colleagues.
		In all of the studies, participants were given chitosan or a fake supplement (placebo).
	www.webmd.com /content/article/110/109764?src=RSS_PUBLIC (493 words)

	Chitosan
		Chitosan is a naturally occurring fat inhibitor that has the potential to revolutionize the process of losing weight and by so doing, reduce the incidence of some of the most devastating diseases we face today.
		Chitosan is a natural product derived from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exoskeleton of shellfish like shrimp or crabs.
		Chitosan is not a new product; it has been used for almost 30 years in virtually every municipal water purification plant.
	www.healingamerica.com /members/Secret_files/BRBlock.asp (1384 words)

	Chitosan
		Chitosan's bio-adhesive, film forming, cationic properties are useful in many pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications.
		Chitosan does not have any evidence of toxicity or skin or eye irritation, it also has a remarkable healing activity, and is a moisturizing agent due to its water retention capacity.
		Chitosan increases film thickness on the skin (film forming ability) decreasing the amount of UV light absorbed by the skin, enhancing SPF.
	www.optimaspecialty.com /itm00011.htm (316 words)

	Chitosan : chitosan weight loss diet supplement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Once activated in the stomach, chitosan binds to some fatty acids and carries them through the digestive system without being absorbed.
		With proper use as a dietary supplement, diet and exercise, Chitosan works with your body and can be effective in helping to eliminate excess fat from your diet, supporting healthy weight loss and maintaining healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
		As a dietary supplement, Chitosan has been marketed for about 20 years in Europe and Japan as a “fat blocker”.
	www.chitosan-weight-loss.net (229 words)

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