For healthy weight maintenance and cholesterol balance

What is Chitosan?

Chitosan is a form of dietary fiber that is most commonly derived from the hard outer shell of such sea creatures as shrimp, crabs, and other shellfish.

What does Chitosan do?

According to research, Chitosan may have the unique ability to bind to fats in the stomach, thus preventing the fats from being absorbed into the body. Scientists think this characteristic is linked to Chitosan's strong positive magnetic charge, which enables it to attract and bind to fats, which are negatively charged. The most common uses for Chitosan are for healthy weight maintenance and cholesterol balance.

Research indicates that Chitosan may:

• Reduce the body's absorption of cholesterol in the foods we eat
• Be more effective at lowering cholesterol than oat gum
• Support healthy circulation
• Aid healing and recovery from skin grafts, when used topically

Research is currently being conducted using Chitosan for several medicated wound dressing products.

Ingredients

** Daily Value has not been established.

Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate

Allergen information: Contains shellfish ingredients.

Dosage

Suggested Use: Take 3 capsules with 8 oz of water prior to eating a high-fat meal.

Cautions

This product contains shellfish and should not be taken by persons with allergies to shellfish.

Since Chitosan prevents the absorption of fats, it should not be taken along with fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), and it may inhibit the absorption of some medications.

As always, consult a health care practitioner before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical or psychiatric condition, or are pregnant or lactating.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.