Supplements may be marketed for these health claims, but more research is needed to verify their effectiveness. Chitosan ...

According to research, chitosan can also be found in a variety of other sources, like the crustacean shell. In cosmetics, the ingredient is used as a film-forming agent and can create a protective ...

A 1998 study determined that 22.3% of Americans were obese, a more than 50% increase over the rate in the preceding decade.

A spokesperson for Merck KGaA, which owns Sigma-Aldrich, said the company could not provide details about how or where it sources chitosan since it is “proprietary information.” “Many ...

A new study shows that chitosan helps rats expel ingested microplastics more efficiently, opening the door to dietary interventions that could reduce the health risks of plastic buildup in the ...