Chitin is a cellulose-like biopolymer found mainly in the exoskeleton of marine animals such as shrimp, crabs, or lobsters. It is a fibrous substance that can block absorption of dietary fat and cholesterol. Shellfish like shrimp, lobster and crab, may seem an unlikely source of a natural remedy for weight loss. But, the outer shell of shellfish is composed of chitin, a naturally occurring compound that has been dubbed a ‘fat magnet’ by researchers. Chitosan's purported mechanism of action offers the dream of weight loss without dietary restrictions or lifestyle modifications (such as exercise). It also offers an alternative to ephedra- or other stimulant-based products, which are increasingly recognized as dangerous. Chitosan is safer and has less potential for abuse than some pharmaceutical agents, especially those with central-nervous-system effects, such as phentermine and sibutramine. Chitosan also appears safer than fenfluramine and dexfenfluramine, which have been removed from the market because of association with cardiac valve abnormalities.
Chitosan differs from many other weight-loss supplements in that it is not claimed to increase energy expenditures. It also differs from many current prescription drug treatments focused on inducing satiety. Chitosan is promoted as a product that binds to lipids in the gastrointestinal tract, decreasing their absorption and naturally lowering body weight. Research includes use as a soluble dietary fiber to treat obesity, high cholesterol, and Crohn’s disease. It is also used to treat complications with kidney failure patients, anemia, loss of strength and appetite, and insomnia. Chitosan is completely indigestible and is, in essence, similar to cellulose, or plant fibre. Just like fibre, but even more powerful, it binds to fat molecules in your bowel and prevents them from being absorbed by your body. Instead, it accompanies them through the bowel where they are eliminated in the stools. Chitosan can bind up to six times its weight in fat. The result is that you absorb less fat and therefore fewer calories, helping you to lose weight. With proper diet and exercise, chitosan is one of the best ways to naturally and effectively lose weight.
Chitosan is a processed form of chitin with a number of commercial and biomedical uses. It can be used in agriculture as a seed treatment and biopesticide, helping plants to fight off fungal infections. Chitosan is as well used in medicine and dressings, being used in emergency rooms to control bleeding and as an antibacterial agent. Bandages impregnated with chitosan and chitosan granules have been approved by the FDA for use in emergency settings to control blood loss,while enhancing platelet activation, vasoconstriction, and ionic action on red blood cells
Chitosan's characteristic as a film-forming and protective polysaccharide suggests a potential role in wound healing and burn treatment. Topical application of chitosan granules controls bleeding in less than 3 minutes, where pressure alone failed. it can also be used to help deliver drugs through the skin. In an effort to help “donor tissue” rebuild itself, plastic surgeons sometimes apply chitosan directly to places from which they have taken tissue to be used elsewhere. Recent studies have shown chitosan also exerts action against candida and std's like chlamydia
it was found that chitosan reduces scar formation following injury and prevents adhesions (when your tissues become fused) after joint damage. Used in the long term, chitosan supplements maintain the health of the ligaments and generally improve mobility of the joints
In late 2014, Trekking The Umphang Wildlife Sanctuary in Northern Thailand, ( Known For Its Dense Tropical Jungles & Hostile Environment ), We Faced A Dire Problem. Running Out Of Food, Clean Water, & Sanity, We Were Quickly Facing A Survival Situation. As Faced With Any Situation You Quickly Figure Out What You Need To Do To Make It Through It. That night as we made fire, we noticed an abundance of insects that would gather towards the flames. Seeking warmth, many of them would get too close and ended up roasting themselves. Ironically this was also the night our food supply ran out, and as our hunger grew, we had little choice but to get our proteins from insects....thus our idea began.
As we began consuming insects ( crickets, scorpions, and termites ) along with native plant species, we noticed an almost instantaneous synergy within our bodies. Our energy levels, stamina and overall mental clarity was dramatically improved. The next morning our bodies were feeling replenished enough to make it out of the jungle. This than started the concept of ExoTerra.
Creating an organic company solely based off plant and insect proteins wasn't are only goal. We wanted to develop a product completely sustainable to both the planet and a healthy lifestyle. With the ongoing destruction of our planets eco systems and the growing population, we felt the need to better educate the world with sustainable food technologies and securities.
When starting the concept of an organic company, dealing primarily with plant and insects, we faced the problem of "Yuck" or "Gross, im not eating bugs." This problem was quickly remedied with one thing ...capsules. We understood that the average person wouldn't want to eat a crispy cricket or ingest termites, let alone a scorpion, we too were a little skeptical. We also needed a way to keep the insects and plant proteins fresh with no loss of nutrients. Hence freeze drying / dehydration and fine course grinding ( think coffee bean grinding and you'll get it )
These methods make it perfect for a multiple of uses, once the proteins are in a powder form the versatility of the product is limitless. This was not an easy process as we spent over two years perfecting this method to insure all the nutrients and proteins didn't loose their effectiveness.
Our products are pure and organic. We take the time to research every vitamin, mineral and protein within our products to offer the purest organic nutrients available.
We use all human grade organically fed insects harvested on our own FDA approved insect farms.