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Chitosan for overweight or obesity (Cochrane Review)
Ni Mhurchu C, Dunshea-Mooij CAE, Bennett D, Rodgers A

ABSTRACT

Background: Chitosan, a deacetylated chitin, is a dietary supplement reported to decrease body weight. It is widely available over the counter worldwide and although evaluated in a number of trials its efficacy remains in dispute.

Full article: The full article is available on Wiley InterScience at http://www.thecochranelibrary.com
Resources: WHO Reproductive Health Library, La Biblioteca Cochrane Plus, Renal Health Library, Malaria in Pregnancy Library
PubMed: Find related PubMed articles here [Ni MhurchuC] [Dunshea-MooijCAE] [BennettD] [RodgersA] 
Google Scholar: Find related Google Scholar articles here [Ni MhurchuC] [Dunshea-MooijCAE] [BennettD] [RodgersA]