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Chitosan

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.  The only catch is that you have to take chitosan with fat containing meals like pizza.  This shell fish derivative can bind fat but it can also lower the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and cause stomach discomfort in some people. A more powerful version called Liposan Ultra™ is on the market now and can absorb more fat.

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