Chitoglucan ^®

Chitoglucan^® is a kind of patent bioactive ingredient of edible Lentinus edodes, which is obtained by patent technology. The obtained Flammulina velutipes powder is chitosan β- A unique complex of glucans, fatty acids, dietary fiber and glycosylates.

It has been proved that chitosan has the following effects

   ·Reduce body weight and body mass index ^[1]
   ·Pruning body fat and visceral (abdominal) fat ^{[2] [3]}
   ·Shrink waist ^{[3] [4] [5]}
   ·Help keep cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose levels in a healthy range ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

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Mechanism：

Chitoglucan ^® Help lose weight in two different ways:

   ·β- Glucan traps and repels the fat in the mucosa by covering the gastrointestinal wall, thus preventing the absorption of fat ^{[7] [8]}
   ·Fatty acids are good for fat and glucose metabolism

Safety：

Many studies, including two specifically designed to test security, have found the use of chitoglucan ^® There were no adverse reactions ^{[9] [10]}. Unlike some weight loss products, chitoglucan ^® It will not interfere with the absorption of minerals in food ^[11]. Chitoglucan ® An alternative to chitosan is also available for vegetarians and people who do not eat shellfish for safety or religious reasons.

[1] Hori Y, et al. Pharmacometrics. 2009;76(1/2):15-24.

[2] Kataumi S, et al. Food Processing and Ingredients. 2007;42(3):75-8.

[3] Kasagi T, et al. Food Function. 2006;2(2):61-6.

[4] Kataumi S, et al. Food Function. 2006;2(1):68-73.

[5] Okazaki H. Food Style 21. 2006;10(6):85-90.

[6] Nakamura Y, et al. Food Style 21. 2006;10(3):29-33.

[7] Hori Y, et al. Pharmacometrics. 2007;73(3/4):245-53.

[8] Okazaki H, et al. Food Style 21. 2005;9(2):28-30.

[9] Hori Y, et al. Pharmacometrics. 2009;76(1/2):25-31.

[10] Hori Y, et al. Magazine of Tokyo Medical University. 2009;67(1):52-9.

[11] Kataumi S, et al. Academy Journal Food Function. 2007;3(2):1–8.