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Chitosan 500mg - 95% Deacetylated | Fat Binder | Weight Management | 120 Vcaps
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Chitosan 500mg - 95% Deacetylated | Fat Binder | Weight Management | 120 Vcaps

Each vegan capsule contains 500 mg of high-purity chitosan (chitosane) standardized to a minimum 95% deacetylated chitin, sourced from North American shrimp shells (Exoskeleton of shrimp). A natural fiber-like polysaccharide that binds to dietary fats in the digestive system before they can be absorbed. Supports healthy weight management and helps maintain cholesterol levels already within the normal range, when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise. 

What Is Chitosan?

Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans such as shrimp. Through a process called deacetylation, chitin is converted into chitosan, creating a positively charged, fiber-like substance with the ability to bind to negatively charged dietary fats and bile acids in the digestive system. This chitosan fat binder action is the basis for its Health Canada licensed uses in weight management and cholesterol support. Unlike stimulant based weight management supplements, this chitosan supplement works through a purely mechanical fat binding process no nervous system stimulation.

Why 95% Deacetylation Matters

The degree of deacetylation determines how many positive charges the chitosan molecule carries and therefore how effectively it can bind negatively charged dietary fats and bile acids. Chitosan 95% deacetylated (minimum) is considered pharmaceutical grade and ensures consistent fat-binding capacity in every chitosan capsule, batch to batch.

How the Fat-Binding Mechanism Works

Chitosan carries a positive charge due to its deacetylated structure. Dietary fats and bile acids carry negative charges. When this dietary fat binder encounters fats in the digestive system, opposite charges attract forming a chitosan-fat complex too large to be absorbed through the intestinal wall. The complex is eliminated from the body. Chitosan also binds bile acids produced by the liver from cholesterol. When bile acids are bound and excreted, the liver uses more cholesterol from the bloodstream to synthesize new bile acids the basis for chitosan’s cholesterol support use.

Chitosan 500mg - 95% Deacetylated | Fat Binder | Weight Management | 120 Vcaps

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Each vegan capsule contains 500 mg of high-purity chitosan (chitosane) standardized to a minimum 95% deacetylated chitin, sourced from North American shrimp shells (Exoskeleton of shrimp). A natural fiber-like polysaccharide that binds to dietary fats in the digestive system before they can be absorbed. Supports healthy weight management and helps maintain cholesterol levels already within the normal range, when combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise. 

What Is Chitosan?

Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide derived from chitin found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans such as shrimp. Through a process called deacetylation, chitin is converted into chitosan, creating a positively charged, fiber-like substance with the ability to bind to negatively charged dietary fats and bile acids in the digestive system. This chitosan fat binder action is the basis for its Health Canada licensed uses in weight management and cholesterol support. Unlike stimulant based weight management supplements, this chitosan supplement works through a purely mechanical fat binding process no nervous system stimulation.

Why 95% Deacetylation Matters

The degree of deacetylation determines how many positive charges the chitosan molecule carries and therefore how effectively it can bind negatively charged dietary fats and bile acids. Chitosan 95% deacetylated (minimum) is considered pharmaceutical grade and ensures consistent fat-binding capacity in every chitosan capsule, batch to batch.

How the Fat-Binding Mechanism Works

Chitosan carries a positive charge due to its deacetylated structure. Dietary fats and bile acids carry negative charges. When this dietary fat binder encounters fats in the digestive system, opposite charges attract forming a chitosan-fat complex too large to be absorbed through the intestinal wall. The complex is eliminated from the body. Chitosan also binds bile acids produced by the liver from cholesterol. When bile acids are bound and excreted, the liver uses more cholesterol from the bloodstream to synthesize new bile acids the basis for chitosan’s cholesterol support use.

Supplement Facts

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsules

Servings Per Container: 30 (at 2 capsules 2×/day = 4 capsules/day)

Ingredient
Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value
Chitosan (Exoskeleton of Shrimp, minimum 95% deacetylated chitin)
1,000 mg
†

† Daily Value not established. Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp)

Other Ingredients:
Hypromellose (Vegetable Capsule Shell)

Clinical Research

Chitosan as a dietary supplement for weight loss: a systematic review

Obesity Reviews, 2008

This systematic review and meta analysis examined randomized controlled trials of chitosan supplementation for weight management. The review found that chitosan supplementation resulted in significantly greater weight reduction compared to placebo across multiple trials, with the fat binding mechanism confirmed as the primary mode of action. The authors noted that effects were most pronounced when chitosan was combined with a calorie-controlled diet and regular exercise, and concluded that chitosan is a clinically supported dietary supplement for weight management support.

The effect of chitosan on body weight and plasma lipids in hypercholesterolaemic subjects

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000

This randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial examined the effects of chitosan supplementation on body weight and plasma lipid levels in hypercholesterolaemic adults over 8 weeks. The study found that chitosan supplementation significantly reduced total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol compared to placebo, with the bile acid sequestration mechanism confirmed as the primary driver of cholesterol reduction. The authors concluded that chitosan is an effective dietary supplement for supporting cholesterol levels within the normal range.

Chitosan and its use as a pharmaceutical excipient and dietary supplement: a review

Marine Drugs, 2014

This comprehensive review examined the physicochemical properties of chitosan including the role of degree of deacetylation in determining fat binding capacity and its clinical applications as a dietary supplement. The review confirmed that chitosan standardized to high degrees of deacetylation (≥95%) demonstrates superior fat and bile acid binding capacity compared to lower purity chitosan, and that North American crustacean sourced chitosan provides consistent quality and traceability. The authors concluded that high purity, highly deacetylated chitosan is the most effective form for dietary fat binding applications.

Research information is provided for educational purposes and does not replace the product's approved label information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does chitosan bind dietary fat?

Chitosan carries a positive charge due to its deacetylated structure. Dietary fats and bile acids carry negative charges. When chitosan encounters fats in the digestive system, the opposite charges attract causing chitosan to bind to the fats before they can be fully absorbed through the intestinal wall. The chitosan fat complex is too large to be absorbed and is eliminated from the body. This is a purely mechanical process chitosan does not affect metabolism, appetite, or the nervous system.

What does 95% deacetylated mean and why does it matter?

Deacetylation is the chemical process that converts chitin into chitosan by removing acetyl groups from the chitin polymer chain. Each removed acetyl group creates a free amino group that carries a positive charge the charge responsible for chitosan's fat-binding ability. The degree of deacetylation (DD) determines how many positive charges the chitosan molecule carries and therefore how effectively it binds to negatively charged fats and bile acids. Chitosan standardized to minimum 95% deacetylated chitin is considered high purity and ensures consistent, maximum fat-binding capacity in every capsule.

How does chitosan support cholesterol levels?

Bile acids are produced by the liver from cholesterol and are normally reabsorbed in the intestine and recycled (enterohepatic circulation). When chitosan binds bile acids in the intestine and prevents their reabsorption, the liver must use more cholesterol from the bloodstream to synthesize new bile acids reducing circulating cholesterol levels.

Who should not take chitosan?

Do not use if you have an allergy to seafood (shellfish) chitosan is derived from shrimp shell chitin and contains shellfish derived material. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are taking blood thinners or other medications. Known adverse reactions include abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, indigestion, and/or diarrhea. Keep out of reach of children.

What is the source of the chitosan in this formula?

The chitosan in this formula is sourced from North American shrimp shell chitin the exoskeleton of shrimp harvested in North American waters. North American sourcing supports traceability and quality control. The chitin is processed through deacetylation to produce chitosan standardized to minimum 95% deacetylated chitin.

How long does it take for chitosan to work?

Chitosan works mechanically in the digestive system it binds dietary fat during each meal it is taken with. There is no accumulation effect; it works with each dose. For weight management and cholesterol support, consistent daily use as part of a balanced diet and regular exercise program is required to see meaningful results over time. Chitosan is not a standalone weight loss solution it is a dietary supplement that supports a healthy lifestyle program.

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