Chitosan is a polysaccharide derived from chitin, the exoskeletons of crustaceans such as shrimps, crabs and lobsters. Chitosan is commonly use in bandages because of its hemostatic agents, meaning it promotes blood to clot faster. Chitosan’s composition allows it to absorb fat from the digestive system and expel it, which makes it a good weight loss supplement. Aside from aiding in weight loss, Chitosan is also found to cure anemia and promote sleep. It also helps in the healing of ulcers and lesions, control blood pressure, reduce uric acid, acts as antacid and prevent constipation, and enhance calcium absorption in the bones. Chitosan also inhibits LDL cholesterol in the system, while boosting HDL cholesterols.

Glucomannan, a water soluble dietary fiber that comes from the konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac). Glucomannan is a laxative used to create larger, bulkier stool.

Phaseolus Vulgaris is the scientifically appropriate name for the common bean, which is a herbaceous annual plant. Phaseolus Vulgaris exists in many varieties, from shell beans to white beans, from red kidney beans to yellow beans, pink beans to pinto beans, many of these varieties exist all around the world, in some places being an essential part of the local cuisine. Most of the beans contain a toxic lectin, phytohaemagglutinin, which needs to be either cooked or soaked away in water. In body building circles, the white kidney bean has been promoted as a healthy weight control food, moreover, offering white kidney bean extracts, which is supposed to be lipogenic. Nevertheless, any bean is a proper source of proteins, starch and dietary fiber, as well as selenium, iron, Vitamin B6 and folic acid.