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Chitosan is an ingredient that has been marketed as a “fat magnet.” It is said that it can cause weight loss by preventing fat from being absorbed. Unfortunately, the claims are too good to be true. Three studies have found that chitosan has no measurable effect on weight loss.

Quackwatch: Is Chitosan a “Fat Magnet”? – by Stephen Barrett, M.D.

The FDA and FTC are cracking down on advertisers that claim that this product can help you lose weight without changes in your diet and exercise, but that doesn’t protect you from health store employees that like to recommend these products. So watch out…