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Clinical studies in Helsinki found that Chitin produces dramatic results in one study; participants lost an average of 8% of total body fat over a 4-week period, an average a loss of over 15 pounds per person. The researchers reported that participants "informed us that Chitin was the best and most hygienic way to take a weight reducing substance". Researchers also reported their surprise at the blood pressure lowering effects of Chitin.

Chitin is a unique fiber derived from the Chitin (exoskeleton) of crustaceans such as shrimp, lobster and crabs. Chitin is processed to form an unstable amino polysaccharide molecule with a very strong positive (pH) polarity. This polarity attracts negatively charged molecules, and ionically binds to fats, lipids, and bile. This electrolytic bonding causes large polymer compounds to be formed that cannot be broken down by the digestive process. Chitin also acts as a coagulating agent for other activated solids, bulk waste and fibers, trapping them and then passing them out of the body. These solids can contain high calorie complex sugar chains and carbohydrate micelles, substances that often get converted into fat for storage in the body. Eventually, polymer is excreted as waste from the digestive system, carrying away the attached fat and other potential fat-producing substances.

Researchers in one clinical study found that total cholesterol was reduced by a whopping 32% when using Chitin over a 5-week period. The study also noted that levels of beneficial HDL cholesterol (which keeps the arteries free of atherosclerotic plaque) increased by 7.5% while triglyceride levels reduced by 18% during the same period. Additional studies found that concentrations of liver cholesterol were also significantly decreased. One Japanese study showed that rats fed Chitin had decreased liver Cholesterol levels 60% lower than the control group after 4 weeks. Best of all, there are no side effects. Recently scientists have come up with a new dietary fiber called Chitin that can help people lose unwanted pounds while significantly reducing cholesterol and triglyceride blood levels. Chitin can also contribute to reducing high blood pressure, heart disease, and other cardiovascular problems. Chitin is an all-natural product, which is derived from the polysaccharide chitin. Chitin is found in the exoskeleton of shrimp, crabs, and other shellfish. The Chitin has the unique ability to attach itself to Lipids or fats. There are no calories in Chitin since it is not digestible.

Chitin attaches to fat in the stomach before it is metabolized. The Chitin binds to the fat and prevents its absorption in the digestive tract. The fat binds to the Chitin fiber and becomes a large mass, which the body cannot absorb. This large mass is then eliminated from the body. Neutralizing fat after it enters the stomach spares the body from having to deal with the fat. Chitin fiber differs from other fibers in that it possesses a positive ionic charge. This positive charge gives Chitin the ability to chemically bond with negatively charged lipids, fats and bile acids.

A 1994 report from ARS Medicina (Helsinki) that test subjects lost 8% of body fat in 4 weeks when using Chitin. Chitin has been used for over 2 decades without side effects. Other than its fat binding action, Chitin remains virtually inactive in the human body.

Another benefit of Chitin is that it inhibits bad cholesterol and boosts good cholesterol. Chitin also has anti-bacterial properties. People with high blood pressure or irritable bowel syndrome may also benefit from this fiber.

This dietary fiber is a valuable addition to a properly balanced weight management program. Fibers also provide important cleansing attributes, which aid in the digestive process and promote digestive tract health.

Chitin is a natural product Chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exoskeleton of shellfish like shrimp or crabs. While it has been in existence for millennia, its current form has just recently been prepared. Technically speaking, Chitin is a naturally occurring substance that is chemically similar to cellulose which is a plant fiber. Like plant fibers, Chitin possesses many of the same properties as fiber, However unlike plant fiber, it has the ability to significantly bind fat, acting like a "fat sponge" in the Digestive tract.

Like some plant fibers, is not digestible, therefore it has no caloric value. No matter how much Chitin you ingest, it's caloric count remains at zero. This is a very important property for Any weight loss product.

Chitin has a history of about 3 decades of use in processes like detoxifying water. When it is spread over the surface of water, it literally absorbs greases, oils, heavy metals and other potentially toxic substances. Chitin can selectively absorb fats even in a water medium.

Chitin, the smart fiber, takes an entirely new approach to fat consumption. Unlike fat substitutes, it does not invite you to indulge--to dine mindlessly at the Western world's fat fest. Instead, Chitin is intended to assist the person trying to lose weight.

It binds with natural dietary facts before they reached the bloodstream, thereby reducing [not replacing] the total dietary fat available to the body. Chitin regulates your rate of fat absorption, rather than radically introducing a synthetic substitute.

Very few of us realize that science has already demonstrated that efficacy of the natural fat-Binder Chitin. While the FDA is busies itself preparing a risk list for synthetic substitutes, researchers in the Orient and Scandinavia are tally in the benefits of this smart, fat-binding fiber derived from chitin, a natural substance found in shellfish.

Chitin: Fiber of the Future Appearing with the bang on the world scene, Chitin is destined to become a household term. It's a dietary fiber that literally captures fat completely disabling it and carrying it safely out of the body.

This revolutionary, completely natural substance--found in the exoskeleton of shellfish-- has proven to be a virtual miracle in weight loss. Each gram of chitin is so powerful it can safely bind between three and 12 grams of fat.

The immediate appeal of chitin lies in the expanded freedom factors. It allows you to eat an occasional donut or an order of cheese fries with out that all-too familiar and overwhelming guilt. As welcome as this may be, chitin's greatest impact will be felt in the improved health of those who use it.

Not only can chitin make you look better on the outside, it can make you feel better by protecting your organs from the damaging effects of fat. Chitin has proven effective in lowering levels of harmful LDL cholesterol while boosting levels of needed HDL cholesterol.

A natural product called chitin is derived from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exo-skeleton of shellfish like shrimp or crabs. While it has been in existence for millenia, its current form has just recently been synthesized. Chitin is a naturally occurring substance that is chemically similar to the plant fiber called cellulose. Unlike plant fiber, however, chitin is "magnetically" attracted to lipids and has the ability, acting like a "sponge", to significantly prevent fat in the digestive tract from being absorbed. Chitin is not digestible, therefore it has no caloric value! No matter how much chitin you ingest, its calorie count remains at zero.

Chitin affects fat in the stomach before it has a chance to become metabolized. It dissolves in the stomach and converts to a gel which "traps" fat, thereby preventing its absorption and subsequent storage. Chitin renders the fat useless to the body. Technically, it creates a "grease ball" out of excess fat which is then too large to be absorbed. Both the chitin and the fat are excreted in the stool.

A report in the ARS Medicina (Helsinki, Aug-Oct. 1994) stated that individuals taking this substance lost an average of 8% body weight in 4 weeks. For a 200 pound person, this indicates a 16 pound weight loss, or 4 pounds per week. Ideally, if you neutralize fat after it enters your stomach, you spare your body from having to deal with that fat, and your body is better able to deal with stored fat.

Besides absorbing fat to promote weight loss, chitin also inhibits bad cholesterol and boosts good cholesterol. It also promotes healing of ulcers and lesions. It has anti-bacterial and anti-candida action. Chitin acts as an antacid. Chitin helps to control high blood pressure. It may treat and prevent irritable bowel syndrome. Chitin helps to prevent constipation. It is a calcium enhancer and bone strengthener. Chitin also reduces blood levels of uric acid (which causes gout) and has been reported to have anti-tumor properties.

Chitin may seem to be too good to be true. Can one product really accomplish all the marvelous things chitin does and still be safe for human consumption? The answer is that chitin has been safely used for more than two decades. Chitin is a safe ingredient that is biodegradable and environmentally biocompatible.

Fat Fighting Fiber of the Future

Imagine a dietary substance that could dramatically reduce fat absorption in the body! Imagine a dietary substance that could 'significantly" reduce cholesterol and triglyceride blood plasma levels which are proven to contribute to obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Imagine chitin; the fiber which has the potential to become the safest and most effective weight loss and health promoting therapy ever discovered! Secretly, many of us have wished for the magic pill that would wash our fat away, even though deep down we knew no such thing could possibly exist. I think perhaps we were wrong. It does exist. However, it isn't magic. It's simply a different kind of soluble fiber that acts like a powerful magnet for fat and other high calorie fat producingsubstances in the digestive tract. The incredible fat fighting effects of chitin fiber is backed by extensive scientific research.Chitin is a proven safe and effective way to control the intake of dietary fat and other high calorie substances. It also offers other health enhancing benefits that could help untold millions of people. Perhaps, you are one of them.

Why We are Fat

Research shows that over 100 million Americans are overweight and spending an estimated 33 billion dollars annually on diets and diet related products. Yet we remain fat. Why? One reason is that much of the processed food we eat today is sadly lacking in nutritional value because essential nutrients are lost in processing. The average persons diet today consists of many processed foods that are high in fats and sugars and low in fiber and enzymes. Another reason we are fat is that because of depleted soils, much of our food is already lacking in essential nutrients. Nutrient deficient food rapidly leads to nutritional deficiencies in the body. Empty calories are readily stored as fat which cannot be efficiently burned. Fat is burned only when sufficient energy is produced and energy production requires almost every known nutrient. Malnutrition is a major factor leading to obesity and the inability or difficulty in losing weight. For instance, to produce energy we need the B vitamins. Vitamin B6 is essential for the conversion of stored fat and the utilization of protein. If there is a lack of pantothenic acid and protein, fat is burned at a tremendously reduced rate. Amino acids are essential for the proper function of many energy producing systems but cannot be utilized without choline , vitamin B6 and other nutrients. Vitamin E is also necessary for fat utilization and actually doubles our ability to use fat. If we are deficient in choline and inositol, the body cannot produce lecithin which also aids cells to burn fat. These are just a few examples of nutritional deficiencies that cause poor utilization of fat and fat storage. These deficiencies can also in turn prevent the body from producing hormones and enzymes necessary for the utilization and assimilation of nutrients available in other "good for us" foods.

Unsaturated and Saturated Fat

It is interesting to note that fat intake is not related to the use of body fat for energy production. It is very rare for the body to burn ingested fat for energy. When the body produces energy it first uses carbohydrates, then protein and then fat. The only fats the body uses, not burns, are essential fatty acids which are unsaturated. They cannot be made by the body and must be supplied through the diet. These essential fats are very important because they are used to help produce hormones and enzymes and act as cofactors to other nutrients. Additionally, they help to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart attacks and are essential for the normal development and function of the brain. Natural forms of the essential fatty acids are found in many vegetables, flax seed oil, salmon oil, cod liver oil and fish.Saturated fats usually come from animal and dairy sources such as cheese, milk, meat, butter and eggs. The body does not use saturated fats in any way except to store them. They clog up our arteries, lead to untold health disorders, and when we look in the mirror we see them on our hips, thighs, stomach and under our chins etc. If it is necessary to burn fat for energy reduction it is much easier for the body to use the unsaturated essential fatty acids. There is an old saying about fat, "If it's past the lips it's on the hips." Fortunately, we now have Chitin fiber to fight fat which makes that saying no longer true

The Dangers of Fat

I am certain that you already know that scientific evidence shows that fat is the macro-nutrient associated with obesity. However, did you know that excess dietary fat is also associated with gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, stroke, coronary artery disease, heart disease, joint inflammation such as arthritis and gout, kidney disease, liver disorders, diabetes, respiratory problems, malnutrition, complications of pregnancy, psychological problems, and various forms of cancer such as breast, endometrial, colon, rectal, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer. Additionally, virtually all health studies agree that excess fat can significantly shorten your life span. Too much dietary fat consumption means that millions of people acquire diseases or disorders that could be easily prevented and die before their time. If you are not over weight that does not necessarily mean your cholesterol and triglyceride blood levels are normal. I have a friend that has dangerously high blood pressure, her cholesterol and triglyceride levels are also very high and yet she is willow thin. She can eat whatever she wants with out gaining an ounce, and whatever she wants is usually high fat, soul satisfying food. She is headed for disaster and yet unwilling to change her dietary habits. Irregardless of how fat or thin you are, if you consume too much fat, you are at risk for developing the diseases or disorders mentioned above.

Death Begins In The Colon

A poorly functioning and toxic colon can be related to many degenerative diseases including cancer and obesity. Colon/rectal cancer is the number one cancer for men and women in the U.S. More Americans are hospitalized due to diseases of the digestive system and colon than for any other disorder. In fact, we spend over 50 billion dollars a year in hospitals for surgical procedures and other treatments. Most of these problems could have been easily prevented by reducing dietary fat and including an adequate intake of dietary fiber. the Merck Manual, which is the medical industry's standard text for the diagnosis and treatment of disease, reveals that Diverticulosis of the colon has increased dramatically over the last 50 years. In fact, it states that in 1950 only 1O% of the population had this disorder, in 1987 it had risen to 50% and the 1994 edition stated that by old age every person would have many diverticula. Diverticula are herniated pouch like sacs that form at weak points in the walls of the colon and are caused by sluggish or constipated bowels. There are no symptoms. However, these pockets can fill up with many pounds of old fecal matter which is very toxic. (10 to 20 pounds is not at all unusual.) Poisons from his toxic waste can be reabsorbed into the blood stream, and is thought to be by many as the underlying cause of sickness and disease. By the way, diverticula can be prevented by consuming an adequate intake of dietary fiber.

What is Fiber?

Fiber is a carbohydrate food component which contains no calories, has no nutritional value, provides us with no energy and is indigestible. Yet, it is an essential dietary factor for maintaining health. Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and psyllium seed husks. It is not found in meat or dairy products. Basically, the value of fiber is in what it does in our bodies. A major benefit is that it binds to bile acids and carries the bile along with excess fats out of the body. Fiber also helps you to feel full and eat less. It acts as a bulking agent and speeds the transit time of the food we eat which prevents indigested food and metabolic waste from creating toxic by products. Fiber helps lower cholesterol, reduces the risk of heart disease, lowers blood pressure, improves blood sugar, and promotes the growth of friendly intestinal flora. It also promotes bowel regularity, helps elimination, aids digestion and helps to keep the bowel clean. Not only is chitin a super fat fighting fiber, it additionally provides all of the above benefits.

Chitin Fiber

Chitin is found in plankton and the exoskeletons (shells) of crustaceans such as shrimp, lobster or crab. Researchers have been doing clinical studies on chitin as a natural weight loss agent and as a fiber for adding bulk to the digestive system and for colon cleansing for about 17 years. It has also been used for 30 years by water purification plants as a process for detoxifying water. Chitin is generally spread over the surface of water to absorb oil, grease, and other toxic substances. Chitin soaks up these hazards and is then easily removed. It is also used for coagulation of activated sludge in food and beverage processing plants such as breweries and vegetable canneries. This semi-solid vegetable material is a major disposal problem. However, it does have nutritive value, and scientists are looking at the utilization of dried sludge as a protein supplement in animal feeds. Chitin not only effectively neutralizes fats; it also acts as asponge for other elements as well. As a weight loss product chitin can produce dramatic results as one clinical study in Helsinki Norway proved. The participants in the study lost an average of 8 % body fat in a four week period. This was an average of over 15 pounds per person! Researchers reported that the participants "informed us that this chitin was the best and most hygienic way to take a weight reducing substance." The absence of side effects was also touted by the researchers and they were surprised at the blood pressure lowering effects of chitin. We appear to be a society obsessed with dieting and yet few of us are successful in attaining permanent weight loss. The facts are that 68% of all Americans are overweight and 33% over the age of 20 are obese, and these figures are climbing daily. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, even a small amount of extra body weight increases our risk of disease and may affect longevity. The National Institute of Health states that, "Obesity is the leading cause of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and even cancer."

Chitin offers everyone the potential of achieving permanent weight loss and other wonderful health benefits. If you have tried and failed like millions of others before you, take heart. Although chitin is not a magic pill, it could be viewed as a miracle worker. For the best long term results it is recommended chitin be taken in combination with a balanced low fat diet, other nutritional supplements, moderate exercise, and plenty of water. If you are occasionally tempted by that hot fudge sundae or juicy cheeseburger, remember to take your chitin prior to being tempted. I have been told that chitin is also safe for children and people who are slender but have high cholesterol levels.

Chitin Fiber Loves Fat and Other Stuff The Body Can Turn Into Fat

Chitin has a powerful natural magnetic attraction for lipids, fats, and bile in the digestive tract and actually binds with them preventing them from being absorbed into the blood stream. Chitin is a structurally similar to cellulose which is a plant fiber except in chitin, acetylamino groups are in place of hydroxy groups in its molecular composition. Chitin is derived from Chitin by removing and refining the acetyls through a process called deacetylation. (de-a-sit-a-lation) Removing acetyl groups results in an unstable aminopolysaccharide (chitin) molecule with a strong positive (pH) polarity. Chitin's positive polarity attracts negatively charged molecules, and ionically bonds them to the chitin. (similarly as a magnet attracts steel) Within the digestive system the chitin dissolves and forms a positively charged gel. Negatively charged molecules of fats, lipids, and bile attach strongly to the chitin sites where the acetyl groups were removed. This electrolytic bonding causes large polymer compounds to be formed that cannot be broken down by the digestive process. The chitin then acts as a coagulating agent for other activated solids, bulk wastes and Fibers, trapping them in the polymer. These solids can contain high calorie molecules such as complex sugar chains and high caloric carbohydrate micelles. These are substances that often get converted into fat which is stored in the body. As the chitin polymer grows, it becomes too large to be absorbed through the lining of the digestive tract. Eventually the polymer is excreted as waste from the digestive system, carrying away the attached fat and other potential fat producing substances. Bile acids are neutralized by the chitin polymer. Bile Acids are released as fats, lipids and other high calorie fibers enter into the lower intestinal tract. The bile breaks up these high calorie substances into smaller digestible sizes called micelles. These micelles are then digested and absorbed by enzymatic activity. Note that as in the case of unsaturated fatty micelles, they are not burned for energy but stored as fat. Chitin prevents the absorption of these fat producing micelles. Excessive bile acids are believed to contribute to colon and prostate cancer; so their elimination may be another positive feature of chitin. Chitin is also called lipophilic, meaning that it is chemically attracted to or loves fat. Generally fibers are hydrophilic, which means they repel fat and attract water. Chitin actually captures and inactivates lipids, fats, and cholesterol by preventing absorption and subsequent storage. Laboratory research shows that chitin can bind significantly higher amounts of fats than other fibers can entrap. In fact, 23 different fiber substances were used in one study and it was found that chitin worked 55% better than any other fiber in entrapping and eliminating fat in the gastro-intestinal tract. It is easy to verify how well chitin works in eliminating fats by noticing the fat content in the stool. Ascorbic Acid increases the effectiveness of chitin. The degree of negatively charged, fat, lipid, cholesterol, complex sugar chains, or high calorie carbohydrate substances bound by chitin is in direct proportion to the degree of deacetylation. Pharmaceutical grade chitin (which is now available to the Public) is deacetylated between 90 to 95% and can absorb 10 to 12 times it weight. Food grade chitin is deacetylated between 75 to 80% and binds 4 to 6 times it's weight. When purchasing chitin, look on the label to find the percentage of deacetylation. AIso note, chitin is a substance, not a brand name. Clinical studies show that when ascorbic acid, which is a source of vitamin C, is added to chitin its effectiveness is almost doubled.

Cholesterol Reduction

One clinical study showed that in five weeks, total cholesterol as reduced by a whopping 32% when using chitin. What is even more exciting is that the beneficial HDL cholesterol which keeps the arteries free of atherosclerotic plaque had been shown to increase by 7.5 % after five weeks. The studies also show that triglyceride levels were reduced by 18% in the same time period. Additional studies showed that concentrations of liver cholesterol were also significantly decreased. One Japanese study showed that rats fed chitin had decreased liver cholesterol levels 60% lower than the control group after 4 weeks. Pharmaceutical grade chitin has been shown to be as effective as the best prescription drugs available for lowering cholesterol. Best of all there are no side effects using chitin as there is with the drug and it's a fraction of the cost of the high priced drug. Chitin can have a major impact on reducing high blood pressure, heart disease, and other cardiovascular problems.

Other Potential Benefits Of Chitin

Wound Healing: A solution of Chitin was applied directly to wounds and test results showed an inhibition of fibroblasts (scar forming substance) which allowed for normal tissue regeneration. Chitin also helps blood to coagulate. Surgical arterial grafts connecting major blood vessels showed more effective connection with less leakage than traditional grafting. Acne: Due to chitin's ability to inhibit certain bacteria which cause the inflammation associated with acne chitin has been used to effectively treat it. Candida: Candida is a yeast that lives in the colon and is normally harmless. However, it can over grow and get out of 9+ control causing serious health problems. Candida overgrowth affects millions of people. Clinical tests involving mice established that chitin exhibited the ability to kill candida. Antacid: A patent has been issued to a Japanese company for using chitin as safe and highly effective antacid. Calcium: Calcium is important for the prevention of osteoporosis. Clinical tests show that chitin has been found to increase the bio-availability of calcium which means that it is more readily absorbed. Anti-Plaque: Studies using chitin in chewing gum show that chitin raises the pH in the mouth and binds to the bacteria that causes plaque and tooth decay. Anti-Tumor: Recent studies show that chitin has an Immunopotentiating action. Mice that were given chitin showed reduction in blood born microphages and tumor growth was impaired. Chitin is a unquestionably a remarkable substance and medical studies for its potential health uses are ongoing.

Chitin Safety and Directions for Usage

Chitin has been used safely for 30 years. Studies also show here were no toxic or allergic side effects on rats consuming up to 1O% chitin daily. Chitin's effectiveness can be increased by taking Vitamin C with it. When taking any fiber supplement it is recommended you drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day. You should not take chitin if you have any kind of shellfish allergy. Nor should you take it if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Check with your physician before taking chitin if you are taking medication of any kind. Chitin should be taken separately from vitamins, minerals and any medications. The bioavailability of fat based vitamins or medications can be inhibited if taken with chitin. It is best to take your other supplements in the morning or mid day when chitin is not normally used. Chitin works best when taken just prior to eating a high calorie meal. Use according to label directions.

Living Free of Fearing Fat! Living Free of Guilt! Free of Fat! Free at last!

Ideally, we will incorporate more fiber rich foods into our diets, decrease our fat consumption, and remember to take our vitamin and mineral supplements. Oh yes, we will also get plenty of exercise. We will take time to meditate daily to reduce our stress levels. But, if we can't sustain that perfect lifestyle we know we can live guilt free from now on. Have that pie or cheese burger occasionally. All we have to do is remember to take chitin. Chitin can bind from one half to two thirds of the high calorie foods we eat. It's as if we never ate them. Chitin is the super fat fighting fiber of the future; destined to be a dieter's dream for purposes of weight loss. It also has the potential of reversing or preventing some of the most devastating diseases of our time.

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