Chitoglucan®
Chitoglucan® is a patented bioactive component of the edible enokitake mushroom with a variety of weight support and cardiovascular benefits.
Properties
- Pharma and Nutraceuticals Functions
- Weight Management Ingredient
Product families
Applications
- Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families
- Phytochemicals & Plant Extracts
- Supplements & Functional Ingredients
- Functional Ingredients
- Phytochemicals
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Chitoglucan
- Functions
- Weight Management Ingredient
- Ingredient Name
- Enokitake Mushroom Extract
- Labeling Claims
- Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Non-GMO
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Non-GMO
- Certifications & Compliance
- Gluten-free
- Safety
Numerous studies, including two specifically designed to test safety, have found no adverse effects in subjects using chitoglucan. Unlike some weight loss products, chitoglucan does not interfere with the absorption of minerals in food consumed. Chitosan also offers an alternative to crustacean-derived chitosan, for vegetarians and those who do not consume shellfish for safety or religious reasons.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Function
- Cardiovascular
- Glucose management
- Weight support
- Ingredient
- Enokitake Mushroom Extract
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- HIGHLIGHTS
Derived through hot water extraction of the mushroom, followed by alkali treatment of the extracted liquid. The resulting extract is a unique blend of chitosan, beta-glucans, fatty acids, fiber, and glycoconjugates.; The fatty acids and beta-glucans help prevent the absorption of fat and regulate glucose metabolism to healthy levels; Vegan based mushroom-derived chitosan (as opposed to crustacean chitosan) and is effective at a dosage 10x lower than crustacean chitosan
- Mechanism of Action
Chitoglucan works in two different ways to aid weight reduction:; The beta glucans prevent the absorption of fat by trapping and repelling fat from the mucosa through coating the gastrointestinal walls; The fatty acids have a beneficial effect on lipid and glucose metabolism
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Cardioprotective
- Reduce Blood Sugar Levels
- Food Ingredients Features
- Blood Glucose Management
- Cardiovascular Protection
- Fat Reduction
- Helps In Weight Management
- Reduction in Cholesterol
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Weight Management Ingredient
- Certifications and Compliance
- Gluten-free
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Dietary Supplements
- Weight Management Products
- Clinically Researched Benefits
Helps to reduce overall body weight and BMI; Helps to trim body fat and visceral (abdominal) fat; Maintains cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood glucose levels already within a healthy range; Promotes shrinking waist circumference and overall size; Found to have no adverse effects in two safety studies; Does not interfere with the absorption of vitamins and minerals from foods
