The control of body weight and dyslipidemia PolyglucosamineD

The Control of Body Weight and Dyslipidemia: Polyglucosamine [formoline L112]
Chemistry, Pharmacology and Clinics

Prof Umberto Cornelli MD PhD DrScHC

Loyola University School  of Medicine- Chicago

              a polymer of 1-4 b glucosamine

                               with

  low molecular weight

  high affinity for water

  high affinity  for lipids

  even higher affinity for oxidized lipids

14. 1) Body weight reduction
14. 2) Cholesterol reduction
14. 3) Metabolic Syndrome control

  PG was added in the preparation of pellets

  at 1 % and 2 % concentration

  4 weeks treatment

14. Male rats; diet at libitum

                      variables

14. Body weight; food intake
14. Total cholesterol levels
14. Fats excretion; glucose excretion