Has anyone out there used Chitosan for weight loss?

January 8, 2012 4 comments

Question by agirll: Has anyone out there used Chitosan for weight loss?
I bought a bottle of Chitosan and it claims to bind fat in your system and stop you body from absorbing it so you pass it out when you go to the bathroom, I was wondering if anyone has used it and if it works?

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Answer by SparklyAbortionPanda
yeah, that stuff on the bottle says that it isnt guarenteed or checked by the FDA so id be leery about what you believe when buying diet pills.

basically the only thing in diet pills that is helpful is caffiene to give energy and a slight boost to the metabolism or hoodia apparently has been said to work for suppressing the appetite.

there honestly isnt anything that could “bind fat and pass it out when going to the restroom” thats a bs claim.

another option is ephedra which also worked as a appetite suppresant and boosted the metabolism but it has been banned in the US. (it could raise the blood pressure and heart rate up to dangerous levels if abused which is why it has been banned)

that was another diet pill/supplement that worked. but i wouldnt waste your energy or money on the ‘chitosan’ diet pills or any other diet pills w/o caffiene or ephedra (I AM NOT saying you should buy ephedra though, it CAN be dangerous)

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Written by Mongo about 4 months ago.

My father used it for some time. While it did make him feel fuller and give him some great bowel movements (his words, not mine), he later admitted that it didn’t work too well. He has since started going to the gym just 3 times a week (low intensity since he is rather large and has had 2 knee replacements) and paying just a little more attention to his food intake. These mild changes have resulted in a 50 pound weight loss over the past 8-10 months or so. I always remember him when I think i want a quick and easy way to lose weight because there really isn’t one.
Written by gran0la about 4 months ago.

I have never personally taken chitosan supplements, but I have read several chitosan weight loss study articles. There is little scientific evidence that taking chitosan supplements will help you lose weight. Most chitosan weight loss studies were conducted on animals and the results were inconclusive.

Chitosan may prevent the absorption of fat soluble vitamins — A, D, E, and K. So make sure you take a multivitamin along with chitosan to prevent vitamin deficiencies.

Also, even if chitosan works as claimed, taking chitosan with low-fat meals will do absolutely nothing for you. You’d be better off spending your money on fruits, vegetables, and lean meats.
Written by Susan S about 4 months ago.

Weight loss pills are widely advertised as a quick and easy way to lose weight , but most of them are not effective. Even the most natural weight loss pills can have side effects and harm your health.Chitosan can cause constipation, bloating and other gastrointestinal problems. If you care for your long term health, avoid weight loss pills, design your own weight loss plan and stick to it. There are no short cuts to permanent weight loss! .I found information on weight loss pills and their side effects at http://www.toloseweight.org/weightlosspill.html
Written by The Doc about 4 months ago.

Hello,

Chitosan reduces the cholesterol absorption leading to a decrease in the levels of cholesterol in the body. Studies found chitosan to be more effective at lowering cholesterol than many drugs on the market with as a bonus fewer side effects.

You can read more on these reference sites:

http://www.vitamin-supplement-reference.com/chitosan.html

http://www.referencefatburner.com/Chitosan.html

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Has anyone out there used Chitosan for weight loss?

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