Chitosan Plus: An Excellent Fat Burner?

Several chitosan-based products are highly available on the market these days. One of the highly and commonly purchased chitosan-based products available today is the Chitosan Plus.

What is Chitosan Plus?

Chitosan Plus is derived from the exoskeleton of crabs. It has long been known as a designer fiber especially formulated and developed to attract and hold food fat as well as cholesterol for safe elimination. Unlike the other fibers that absorb fat and bile acids to a limited extent, chitosan is the super fiber that functions like a magnet; hence it is now dubbed as the “fat magnet”. What it does is to attract negatively charged food fat, cholesterol and bile molecules. Aside from this, there are a number of clinical trials which indicate that Chitosan Plus can absorb as much as five times its own weight in fat, bile and cholesterol in the digestive tract.

How Does It Work?

Chitosan Plus, being derived from chitin, is different from other fiber-based products. Claims have it that the particles of chitosan are positively electrically charged during its purification process. And, since opposites attract, this is what cause chitosan to be a fat magnet as it attracts fat molecules, which are negatively charged.

Furthermore, Chitosan Plus contains chitin which is an amino polysaccharide. Chitosan is even considered as an alkalized form of chitin so it has the ability to bind fats in the stomach before they are absorbed through the digestive system. According to some proponents of Chitosan Plus, this supplement has the ability to absorb over one-third of one’s dietary fat depending upon the amount of chitosan taken. The resulting non-digestible mass is then excreted through the digestive tract in the process enhancing elimination.

Today, the effect of Chitosan Plus on the excretion of fat is five to ten times greater than any other natural dietary fiber. This product is calorie free and is therefore a very valuable dietary supplement for those who wish to improve their health and yet maintain a low-calorie and high-fiber diet.

Experts further hold that if the Chitosan Plus is taken with Vitamin C, it works more effectively. This claim is actually patterned on the 1994 study which indicated that the addition of vitamin C to chitosan resulted in a 50 percent increase in the chitosan’s ability to bind fat. What’s more interesting to know is that ingesting Chitosan Plus with its antioxidant ascorbic acid not only aids reduce cholesterol levels, but also aids to scavenge the oxidizing effect of oxidized cholesterol in the system.

Directions for Use

Take 1 to 2 capsules of Chitosan Plus with 12 oz. of water before every meal, or as directed by the health care professional. Also, don’t exceed to 6 capsules per day, and as with all the weight loss regimens, be sure that you maintain a well balanced diet and take plenty of water.

Warning: It is important to note that those who are allergic to shellfish must not take Chitosan Plus. Do not also take if you are pregnant, lactating or taking medication. If possible, consult with your doctor before using.