C. W. Randolph, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  In addition, the super-fiber characteristics of chitosan foster a natural cleansing process that is vital to weight loss.
Chitosan is also able to absorb six to ten times its weight in fat and oils. It then converts the fat molecules into a form that the human body does not absorb. Because chitosan causes less fat to enter the body, the body has to turn to previously stored body fat to burn for energy. The net result is weight loss.
/ TAKE 750 MG TO 1 GRAM (G) OF chitosan THREE TIMES A DAY WITH MEALS. |
Bottom Line Health
See book keywords and concepts | | Chitosan Not Effective for Weight Loss
Marketers say that chitosan, which is made from shellfish, has fat-burning properties. However, in order to lose 1 kilogram (approximately 2.2 pounds) of body fat, you would have to take almost 10 capsules of chitosan a day for 25 months.
Judith S. Stern, ScD, professor of nutrition, University of California, Davis.
Diet Drug Works Best With Healthy Eating And Exercise
Thomas Wadden, MD, director, Weight and Eating Disorders Program, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts |  Here's another question -- we've seen some interesting headlines recently on technology applied to various chitosan products. Some military bandages are being made with chitosan that seal wounds very quickly. Any potential work on chitosan in your future?
Gerry: We don't have anything planned in that area, and with chitosan, you're really looking at material coming from shellfish, and we don't have any expertise in that area. Not even with the macroalgae -- kelps or seaweed. All of our technology is based on microscopic algae.
Mike: So what is coming up next for Cyanotech? |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Because chitosan causes less fat to enter the body, the body has to turn to previously stored body fat to burn for energy. The net result is weight loss.
/ TAKE 750 MG TO 1 GRAM (G) OF chitosan THREE TIMES A DAY WITH MEALS.
KEEPING 1WM flat BELLY FOR LIFE
Are you concerned about putting the three steps—diet, progesterone, and supplements—into an easy framework that you can use every day? This section shows you how to integrate these steps into your daily life and how to make hormone-healthy choices that support your weight-loss goals. |
Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A.
See book keywords and concepts |  Chitosan
Chitosan is a natural derivative of "chitin," which is found in the exoskeletons of crabs, shrimp, and other shellfish. chitosan attracts fat by actually binding negatively charged fatty acids to its positively charged fiber. chitosan forms a bond with fat, which cannot be absorbed by the body; instead, it is passed through to the colon and out of the body. In addition, as the bonded complex of fat and chitosan moves into the small intestine, it also binds with bile acids and cholesterol. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Chitosan is a fiber composed of chitin, which is a component of the shell of shellfish that is used for weight and cholesterol reduction. chitosan has unique properties in its ability to bind fat from food in the stomach and the intestines. When fat content in the bowel increases, it makes the feces soft and smooth (Rossner et al. 1995). If you do not obtain results from other commonly used fiber sources, six 500-mg capsules of chitosan along with 1000 mg of vitamin C before each meal may help alleviate constipation. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  While no long-term studies of the effects of chitosan on human health have been done, animal studies suggest that this compound could inhibit the absorption of minerals (page 559) and fat-soluble vitamins (page 559). Adverse effects on the growth of children and on the outcome of pregnancy (page 363) ate also possible.1 In addition, although chitosan-included alterations in intestinal flora are believed to be beneficial, the possibility that these changes may have negative long-term consequences has not been ruled out. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | TAKE 750 MG TO 1 GRAM (G) OF chitosan THREE TIMES A DAY WITH MEALS.
KEEPING 1WM flat BELLY FOR LIFE
Are you concerned about putting the three steps—diet, progesterone, and supplements—into an easy framework that you can use every day? This section shows you how to integrate these steps into your daily life and how to make hormone-healthy choices that support your weight-loss goals.
A fear of rebound weight gain is common in people who follow this three-step plan and finally take off those extra pounds around their middle. |
J. Douglas Bremner
See book keywords and concepts |  Other products, including psyllium, guar gum, chitosan, chromium, and conjugated linoleic acid have shown no effect on weight loss, although they have no major potential toxicities.
Diet and Behavioral Solutions
As I mentioned, Italy doesn't seem to have any obese people, and now I am going to tell you why. It isn't genetics. It isn't exercise (they don't even run for the train). It's this: They don't eat in fast-food restaurants.
Why not? Because they correctly believe that their mothers can cook something for them that's just as good. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | A double-blind study in Poland found that people taking 1,500 mg of chitosan three times per day during a weight-loss program lost significantly more weight than did people taking a placebo with the same program.123 Other studies using smaller amounts of chitosan have reported no effects on weight loss.124'125'126
Chromium (page 493)
The mineral chromium plays an essential role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and in the action of insulin. Chromium, usually in a form called chromium picolinate, has been studied for its potential role in altering body composition. | | The fiber (page 512)-like supplement chitosan (page 491) appears to reduce the absorption of bile acids or cholesterol; either of these effects may cause a lowering of blood cholesterol. 270 This effect has been repeatedly demonstrated in animals, and a preliminary human study showed that 3 to 6 grams per day of chitosan taken for two weeks resulted in a 6% drop in cholesterol and a 10% increase in HDL ("good") cholesterol. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | Some military bandages are being made with chitosan that seal wounds very quickly. Any potential work on chitosan in your future?
Gerry: We don't have anything planned in that area, and with chitosan, you're really looking at material coming from shellfish, and we don't have any expertise in that area. Not even with the macroalgae -- kelps or seaweed. All of our technology is based on microscopic algae.
Mike: So what is coming up next for Cyanotech? |
Paula Begoun
See book keywords and concepts |  Several types of polysaccharides are used in hair-care products, including cellulose, glycosaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid, mucopolysaccharides, chitin, and chitosan PCA.
Glycerin, sorbitol, propylene glycol, and butylene glycol are all excellent water-binding agents, among many others. These ingredients help reduce the amount of damage done to hair by styling tools and brushing.
Fatty acids and fatty alcohols are lubricants and emollients that are often less oily or greasy than plant or mineral oils and, therefore, give the hair a soft, velvety feel without making it feel heavy or thick. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | 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 (Kanauchi et al. 1995).
Constipation is a common childhood condition, estimated to occur in 5-10% of children. In most cases, the cause is functional. However, constipation may occasionally indicate a significant organic disorder which can usually be determined by a thorough history and physical examination. Constipation that is present from birth or that begins in the neonatal period is most likely to be congenital in origin. | | Chitosan: Take six 1000-mg capsules of chitosan before each meal with one 1000-mg capsule of vitamin C.
2. Digest RC: For 3 weeks, take 2-3 tablets with every meal that contains fat or protein. Dosage may be reduced after symptomatic relief occurs.
3. Fiber Food is a bulk-producing soluble fiber that provides a blend of guar gum, apple and/ or citrus pectin, and psyllium seed husk. Six capsules or 1 tsp should be taken with each meal; 1-2 tbsp of flaxseed may also be helpful. Flaxseed can be sprinkled on cereal at breakfast time. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
See article keywords and concepts | | Any potential work on chitosan in your future?
Gerry: We don't have anything planned in that area, and with chitosan, you're really looking at material coming from shellfish, and we don't have any expertise in that area. Not even with the macroalgae -- kelps or seaweed. All of our technology is based on microscopic algae.
Mike: So what is coming up next for Cyanotech? |
Nicola Reavley
See book keywords and concepts |  Therapeutic uses of supplements
Preliminary research suggests that chitosan can bind to fat in the digestive system and stop it from being absorbed. chitosan is used to lower cholesterol levels and some evidence suggests that chitosan may be helpful in weight loss.
Shark cartilage is a food supplement made from the powdered cartilage of sharks. It is rich in calcium and phosphorus. It also contains amino acids and compounds that seem to inhibit cellular angiogenesis, the ability to generate new blood vessels. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  When taken orally, chitosan acts like a "fat sponge." As it passes through the digestive tract it can absorb four to six times its weight in fat, thereby flushing it out of the body before it can be metabolized and stored as excess pounds. In other words, you can have your cake and eat it too—as long as you use chitosan!
Alas, chitosan is not a cure for chronic overeating. It should only be used occasionally—perhaps as a tool to "jump-start" a diet, and not for more than two weeks at a time. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Chitosan is not absorbed by the body, has no Calories, binds intestinal fats and quickly transports them out ofthe system in a polymer gel (each gram rid 4-5 times more fat than controls in rodent studies), inhibits absorption of dietary fat five times better than plant fibers, lessens fatty acid absorption 42-62%, normalizes blood fats and buffers blood sugar, binds to bile acids, lowers LDL-cholesterol, raises HDL-cholesterol 10%, reduces hunger, improves bowel movement, reduced body weight 8% in 4 weeks, does not have toxic effects in the body like weight-loss drugs. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | 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 (Kanauchi et al. 1995).
Constipation is a common childhood condition, estimated to occur in 5-10% of children. In most cases, the cause is functional. However, constipation may occasionally indicate a significant organic disorder which can usually be determined by a thorough history and physical examination. Constipation that is present from birth or that begins in the neonatal period is most likely to be congenital in origin. |
Bottom Line Health
See book keywords and concepts | | Judith S. Stern, ScD, professor of nutrition, University of California, Davis.
Diet Drug Works Best With Healthy Eating And Exercise
Thomas Wadden, MD, director, Weight and Eating Disorders Program, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Susan Yanovski, MD, director, Obesity and Eating Disorders Program, US National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases.
The New England Journal of Medicine.
Annals of Behavioral Medicine. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | For example, one recent study showed that when mice were fed a known carcinogen, the mice eating a chitosan-supplemented diet had fewer precancerous lesions of the colon than the mice not given chitosan. Studies have also shown that chitosan can dramatically lower total blood cholesterol levels and raise the levels of HDL, or good cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. This versatile supplement is also reputed to prevent tooth decay and is an excellent antacid.
Possible Benefits
Can help promote weight loss by blocking absorption of fat.
Lowers cholesterol levels. | | Alas, chitosan is not a cure for chronic overeating. It should only be used occasionally—perhaps as a tool to "jump-start" a diet, and not for more than two weeks at a time. The problem is that while chitosan is chasing the fat out of your body it can also rob you of fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins E, A, D, and K. Therefore, I cannot recommend it for long-term use. If you are taking chitosan, you must supplement your diet with fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | Rouget found boiling Chitin caused deacetylation changing it from inert to active molecule with positive charge, empowering "Chitosan" to attract, bind in agel and absorb mostoils, fats, grease, positively-charged toxins, metal ions, and sludge; purifies wastewater for human consumption; a powerful antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal used for wounds and skin bums bandages. |
Gale Maleskey
See book keywords and concepts |  Even if chitosan did remove fat from the body as its proponents claim, it would also bind with and remove fat-soluble vitamins that your body needs, she says.
Animal studies have shown that chitosan can absorb LDL cholesterol (the bad type) and reduce lipid concentrations, but further studies are needed to confirm any cholesterol-lowering action. As for a weight-loss effect, some animals in the studies actually gained weight when they were fed chitosan, while others lost.
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The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | For relieving chronic constipation, one or all of the following may be used:
1. Chitosan: Take six 1000-mg capsules of chitosan before each meal with one 1000-mg capsule of vitamin C.
2. Digest RC: For 3 weeks, take 2-3 tablets with every meal that contains fat or protein. Dosage may be reduced after symptomatic relief occurs.
3. Fiber Food is a bulk-producing soluble fiber that provides a blend of guar gum, apple and/ or citrus pectin, and psyllium seed husk. Six capsules or 1 tsp should be taken with each meal; 1-2 tbsp of flaxseed may also be helpful. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | People with intestinal malabsorption (page 304) syndromes should not use chitosan.
What is it?
Chlorophyll is the substance responsible for the green color in plants that accomplishes photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll has been used traditionally to improve bad breath, as well as to reduce the odors of urine, feces, and infected wounds. Chlorophyll has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant (page 467), and wound-healing (page 319) properties.1,2
Historically, chlorophyll was used for gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation (page 137), and to stimulate blood cell formation in anemia (page 25). |
John Croft
See book keywords and concepts |  They should be taken at least two hours before chitosan is taken to allow time for absorption into the system.
This may seem like a rather obvious caution, but it is not advisable for a person with too low a cholesterol level (hypolipidemia) to use chitosan.
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MENTAL HEALTH here are at least fifty different JL disorders and problems that under the all-embracing heading of mental health. It would not be possible, or appropriate, to attempt to offer informed comment on all of these in this book. Some mental disorders require surgical or intensive drug therapy to adequately treat the symptoms. |
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