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Does Chitosan Really Work?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Helen Nnama

Most weight-loss supplements claim to help patients lose weight in a short time. Unlike prescription drugs, over-the-counter weight-loss supplements are not subjected to rigorous standards. According to MayoClinic.com, chitosan is an over-the-counter weight-loss supplement that helps block dietary fat.

Helen Nnama has six years of writing experience. She is a health contributor to TBR Journal, editor of fertility confidential manuals, published poet, and a greeting card writer. She has a B.S. in microbiology, an M.S. in epidemiology, and is an M.D. candidate. A former state HIV/AIDS epidemiologist and NIA fellow at Johns Hopkins, she has research experience with published work.