Product Name: Chitosan

Synonyms: Poly(beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose); Poly(beta-(1,4)-D-glucosamine)

Molecular Formula: (C6H11NO4)n

CAS No.: 9012-76-4

Description:

Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide mainly composed of randomly distributed β-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). It a sugar that is usually obtained from the hard, rough outer skeleton of shellfish, including lobster, crab and shrimp.

The chitosan benefits are widely used for medicines. Chitosan is a chemically processed form of the chitin. Chitosan uses are numerous. Chitin can also be found in yeasts and mushrooms. Squid pens are the waste shell by-products of squid processing and are an inexpensive and renewable source of chitosan.

Chitosan is a great source of fiber that immensely helps one lose weight because of its high content of the insoluble fiber. They are available as chitosan capsule too.

Health Benefits:

1.      Boosts The Effectiveness Of Insulin

2.      Improves Blood Cholesterol Levels

3.      Helps You Lose Weight

4.      Helps Improve High Blood Pressure

5.      Reduce Chrons Disease

6.      Reduces The Risk Of Anemia

7.      Reduces The Chances Of Infection