chitosan

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(Biyokimya) Kitosan
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A carbohydrate oligosaccharide derived from chitin, sometimes used to the absorption of fat
(Biyokimya) Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed ß-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). It has a number of commercial and possible biomedical uses
Chitosan is a natural product extracted from Chitin (by products of Crustacean shell extracts) Chitosan and chitin are waste products of the crab and shrimp industry It can be used to inhibit fat digestion and as a drug delivery transport agent It also has been used as a cholesterol lowering substance Chitosan is marketed as a 'fat blocker' It appears that it can impede fat absorption by 'gelling' with fat in the small intestine Side effect of Chitosan is that since it is made from sea food, some people have allergic responses to it Also, you need a high concentration of Chitosan for it to 'gel' with fat
Chitosan from shellfish acts as a magnet for fat It binds the fat to itself, which allows excess fat to be passed through your body rather than absorbed and stored around your waistline
Poly(Glucosamine)

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See: chitosan