Archive for the 'Chitosan' Category
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
High phosphate blood levels are associated with a higher risk of death due to heart disease in patients with advanced kidney disease. Despite current treatments, only half of patients receiving kidney dialysis maintain recommended phosphate levels.
Researchers from the US, UK, and Italy assessed the phosphate-binding capacity of the natural polymer chitosan added to chewing gum. (more…)
Bleeding Disorders, Chitosan, Kidney Disease | Comments Off on Chitosan lowers phosphate levels in kidney disease
Monday, May 19th, 2008
A couple of PharmDs from Ohio have published a review of 16 weight loss supplements (and 1 drug) used to help shed excess girth.
I’ll give just the bottom line on each supplement here. (more…)
Carnitine, Chitosan, Chromium, Fiber, Hoodia, Obesity, Tea, White Willow, Yohimbine | Comments Off on Popular weight loss supplements reviewed
Friday, January 4th, 2008
Dr. Philip Hansten from the University of Washington School of Pharmacy has spent more than 30 years chronicling and documenting drug interactions.
In an article in Pharmacy Times, he and Dr. John Horn focus on the risks for people with diabetes or taking blood thinners. (more…)
Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Coenzyme Q10, Cystic Fibrosis, Evening Primrose, Ginger, Prickly Pear, Raspberry Leaf, St. John's Wort, Valerian | Comments Off on Getting specific about CAM-drug interactions
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
In preparation for the upcoming weight management conferences in Europe, here is what we know about the value of herbals as an aid to weight loss.
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Bitter Orange, Calcium, Capsicum, Cayenne, Chitosan, Chromium, Cinnamon, Echinacea, Ephedra, Evening Primrose, Flavonoids (Soy), Ginger, Ginkgo, Ginseng, Goji Berries, Guarana, Multiple Sclerosis, Nausea/Vomiting, Omega-6 Fatty Acids, Wheatgrass, White Willow | Comments Off on Herbal supplements for weight loss: What works, what doesn’t
Sunday, March 4th, 2007
Chitosan is a pulverized powder made from the shells of shrimp and crab. It was discovered as part of an effort to clean up oil spills.
Its value in blocking fat absorption in humans is controversial. Here are the results from relevant studies.
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Chitosan, Obesity | Comments Off on A critical look at chitosan for weight reduction