- by V. R. Trivedi et al. (2016)
Chitosan is a dietary fibre which acts by reducing absorption and thus as a means for controlling weight. Weight loss clinical trial outcomes, however, have contradictory results regarding its efficacy. The primary objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a chitosan from fungal origin in treatment of excess weight in the absence of dietary restrictions.
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