What is chitosan?

Chitosan, also known as deacetylated chitin or polyglucosamine, is a natural polymer obtained by deacetylation of chitin, which is widely present in nature. Its basic chemical structure is polyglucosamine (1-4)-2-amino-β-D glucose, which has unique physical and chemical properties and biological activation functions. Chitosan is yellow, tasteless, and odorless, insoluble in water but soluble in dilute acid, which gives it unique advantages in a variety of applications.

Chitosan is mainly sourced from the shells of marine arthropods such as shrimps and crabs, the shells of insects, and the cell membranes of certain fungi and algae. It is an animal extract, which is processed by us, such as decalcification, deproteinization, decolorization and deacetylation, to finally obtain chitosan. Our chitosan uses a sophisticated extraction process and can be used as a pharmaceutical raw material and a cosmetic raw material.

What are the effects of chitosan?

1. Regulate the acid-base balance of the human body: Chitosan contains free amino groups and is alkaline. It can generate ammonium salts under gastric acid conditions, which helps to improve the acidic constitution.
2. Regulate blood lipids and blood sugar: It has the effect of lowering blood lipids and blood sugar, reducing the absorption of human fat, and reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels in the blood.
3. Enhance immunity: Chitosan can enhance the activity of immune cells, promote the balanced development of the immune system, and help resist infection and disease.
4. Promote wound healing: Chitosan gel has antibacterial ingredients, has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hemostatic and wound healing effects, and is suitable for the care of skin, wounds and mucous membranes.
5. Regulate intestinal flora: Chitosan, as a prebiotic, can promote the growth of beneficial flora, produce improved digestion ingredients, maintain the balance of intestinal flora, and improve the health of the digestive system.

How to use it ?

1. Pharmaceutical raw materials: pharmaceutical intermediates, which can be used to prepare burn dressings, wound healing agents and drug carriers, etc., and have the effect of promoting tissue repair and inhibiting infection.
2. Food additives: chitosan, as a food additive, can be used to thicken, stabilize and increase the viscosity and texture of food. It can also be used as a health food ingredient to regulate blood sugar, blood lipids and cholesterol levels.
3. Cosmetics materials: chitosan has good moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is widely used in skin care products, toothpaste and cosmetics. It can modify the skin and stimulate cell regeneration.
4. Environmental protection field: chitosan has excellent adsorption properties and can be used in water treatment, heavy metal ion capture and sludge conditioning, which is conducive to environmental protection and sustainable development.