Chitosan is derived from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exo-skeleton or shells of crustaceans, such as shrimp and crabs. It is not digestible, so it has no calories.

Chitosan is a naturally occurring substance that is chemically similar to the plant fibre cellulose. Unlike cellulose however, chitosan has the unique ability to dissolve and bind to fats and cholesterol in the stomach. Chitosan is mostly undigestible and can prevent these fats from being absorbed in the digestive tract.

Chitosan also serves as an added fibre intake which aids in digestion, soothing the stomach lining and basically acts as an internal cleanser speeding up the process of elimination of undigested fats and wastes.

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