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Is Chitosan Fiber Supplements Effective For Weight Loss?
Hi I would like to ask about Chitosan capsule high fiber food supplement. somebody told me that it is good for eliminating bad acid in the body that causes gastric irritation in the stomach. is this true?.. what I read is it is use for weight loss. thanks.
Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Chitosan is supposedly effective for binding to fat in the diet and preventing its absorption and thereby helping in losing weight, but studies show that this effect is at best minimal.
It may be helpful as roughage in aiding with bowel movements but it isn't any more effective for that than Metamucil
Chitosan is supposedly effective for binding to fat in the diet and preventing its absorption and thereby helping in losing weight, but studies show that this effect is at best minimal.
It may be helpful as roughage in aiding with bowel movements but it isn't any more effective for that than Metamucil
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