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ea0041ep844b | Obesity | ECE2016

Effect of supplementation with chitosan on food intake, weight gain, and cardiometabolic risk indices in Wistar rats fed normal diet ad libitum

Bahijri Suhad , Alsheikh Lubna , Ajabnoor Ghada , Borai Anwar

Introduction: Prevalence of obesity is increasing globally and in Saudi Arabia in particular. Obesity is associated with increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, studies to control obesity and its effect on health are important. Chitosan has been recommended as a suitable functional supplement for controlling obesity; and consequently; its associated complications. However, results were inconclusive.Aim: To investigate the effec...