PREVIEW
The lifestyles of western cultures have been determined
to be major contributing factors in diseases such as heart
disease, diabetes and cancer. The most commonly cited
factors are inadequate fiber intake, excessive
consumption of fats, and a lack of exercise.
Educational efforts have resulted in an increase in
involvement in various exercise regimens. The
consumption of fats, however, continues to increase in
spite of the dire warnings that have been publicized. A
reduction of fat intake, from an average 40 percent of the
diet to less than 25 percent could have dramatic effects on
the health and well-being of the population as a whole.
Intake of fiberous foods reduces fat consumption generally
through the bulking action of the fibers, which lead to a
feeling of fullness. Some fibers have an ability to entrap
fats in their gelatinous metrics and prevent their
absorption. The most effective fiber preventing fat
absorption is Chitosan. Chitosan’s fat entrapment
properties can be enhanced by combination with ascorbic
acid and other dietary ingredients. Fat entrapment by
Chitosan has been shown in animals and can be readily
demonstrated. The use of Chitosan in numerous
environmental, agricultural, biomedical, and health- related
areas is well documented. Chitosan has been found to be
safe for oral consumption.
INTRODUCTION
Stated simply, Chitosan is an extraordinary fat binder.
Chemically speaking, Chitosan is an amino polysaccharide
that has the ability to “bind” lipids in the stomach before
they are absorbed through the digestive system into the
bloodstream. The presence of fats In the blood can raise
cholesterol levels, contribute to cardiovascular disease
and cancer, and most importantly, promote obesity.
Not only does Chitosan attract and inhibit fats, it offers
an array of other desirable physiological benefits that can
foster optimal health and longevity. In an era where
everyone is interested in decreasing their fat intake,
Chitosan can acts as a remarkable supplement. When
taken prior to eating or during a meal, it can significantly
reduce the body’s absorption of dietary fats.
Of equal significance is the fact that when Chitosan is
combined with other compounds such as citric acid,
ascorbic acid and phytochemicals called indoles, its action
is enhanced, making it far more valuable as both a fat
binder and a dietary health aid. Fat is responsible for more
of our health “ills” than any other single substance.
Chitosan provides a simple and safe complement to smart
eating and exercise control lipid levels.
FEARING FATS: THERE’S PLENTY OF CAUSE.
OVERVIEW
A wealth of scientific evidence now exists which should
have turned each and everyone of us into a fat “phobic.”
In other words, virtually every health expert agrees that a
high fat diet is directly inked to cardiovascular disease,
various types of cancer and premature death.
It’s no secret that excess dietary fat poses a tremendous
health risk. The United States National Institutes of Health,
the World Health Organization and many other scientific
institutes have confirmed the frightening hazards of fat.
Health proponents generally concur that excess fat can
significantly shorten one’s lifespan
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