A study in rats found that ingesting chitosan, a dietary fiber from shells, significantly increased the fecal excretion rate ...

Chitosan comes from the shells of sea creatures like lobsters, shrimp, and crabs. It’s also found in insect shells and the cell walls of some mushrooms. If you have a shellfish allergy, you ...

Chitosan is made from chitin, a fibrous compound found mainly on the hard outer skeletons of crustaceans and in the cell walls of some fungi. One study revealed that an enzymatic reaction produces ...

During laboratory and field tests, the released particles were demonstrated to maneuver and harvest microplastics for up to ...

New research shows that silanized hexagonal boron nitride boosts the mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of ...

Bee-derived materials like honey and propolis show promise in wound healing, with polymeric films exhibiting key ...

Limiting intense exercise and taking supplements like chitosan can help you get to normal levels. High creatinine levels may be a sign of kidney disease, so see a doctor for a diagnosis.