ChitoSense features a revolutionary new, clinically tested, patent pending chitosan - LipoSan Ultra - that is made in the USA by Vanson Inc., the leader in chitosan technology. Chitosan is unique among all natural fibers in that it is positively charged when dissolved in stomach acid. As a result, only chitosan can bind tightly with both dietary fat and fatty acids during digestion. In vitro laboratory tests show that ChitoSense is 3 to 5 times more effective in binding fat than conventional chitosan. Compared to conventional chitosan, the key to ChitoSense's superior performance is its extremely rapid solubility in stomach acid (1 minute versus more than 1 hour)and its subsequent ability to bind with more dietary fat, including free fatty acids and bile acids. The bound fatty materials are shielded from further digestion and passed through the digestive tract as waste without being absorbed. ChitoSense's action is both natural and safe unlike many other diet aids and prescription drugs that may alter or suppress natural body functions. New Clinical Study - ChitoSense Proven Weight Loss The analysis of initial data from a clinical study involving ChitoSense clearly shows a statistically significant weight loss for the test group compared to placebo. Recognition of Chitosan's Effectiveness. Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc., which is the manufacturer of Xenical, a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor, has formally recognized the effectiveness of chitosan. Cholesterol Lowering Claims for Chitosan now approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health: Effect of chitosan on renal function in patients with chronic renal failure. Ingestion of chitosan effectively reduced total serum cholesterol levels and increased serum hemoglobin levels.