While the shells themselves aren’t edible, chitosan is a supplement made from a substance found in the outer shells of crustaceans. It’s touted for its potential weight loss benefits.

A 1998 study determined that 22.3% of Americans were obese, [1] a more than 50% increase over the rate in the preceding decade. The frequency of obesity is rising in all age groups and all ethnic ...

and in this case, chitosan. "Chitosan is made out of the shells of prawns, king prawns and other crustaceans. The environment benefits from the use of this waste material and, what is more ...

In this context, non-digestible dietary components, such as indigestible dextrin, lactosucrose, chitosan, and eggshell membrane proteins, may offer potential benefits by remaining in the ...

In a recent article published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, researchers review and highlight the benefits of chitosan-covered tamponades in the emergency treatment of ...

Chitosan has been shown to help plants absorb fertilizer better, releasing nitrogen and acting as a biostimulant for the crop, leading to increased yields. Coastal gardeners have long known about the ...