Question about Chitosan and Flaxseed Oil Tablets

[elsy]

Good Morning Everyone!

Has anyone here heard of Chitosan? I read in an article that it's one of the best appetite suppresants out there. It's full of fiber and supposed to fill you up. Would this interfere with Atkins?

What about Flaxseed Oil Pills containing Omega 3 or 6? Are those fine too?

What is the best supplement out there to suppress appetite?

[sadie147]

Re: Question about Chitosan and Flaxseed Oil Tablets

I've never believed that appetite suppressants in the form of a pill are a good idea. Sure they may work for now, but you need to learn how to deal with your appetite for life. There is alot in DANDR about eating until you are satisfied, not stuffed, and learning how to learn the difference between real hunger, emotional eating and thirst. I believe it's very important to learn this if you want to lose the weight and keep it off successfully.

What you eat of course also determines appetite suppression. high fibre induction veggies (if that's the stage you are in). Fat is a good appetite suppressant as well.

A big part of atkins is to be sure and not starve yourself, if you are hungry...eat, just make sure that it's actual hunger.

Flax oils are fine to take, I think there may even be a thread on it in the vitanutrient forum.

[Lulubell]

Re: Question about Chitosan and Flaxseed Oil Tablets

from the "quackwatch" website:

http://www.quackwatch.org/04Consumer.../chitosan.html

[elsy]

Re: Question about Chitosan and Flaxseed Oil Tablets

Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, I am on the induction stage and even though I'm eating close the recommended Fat/Carb/Ratio, I'm still really hungary all the time. I don't feel I'm losing anymore inspite of following the plan, excercing, drinking water, and so on. I was considering an appetitie suppresent, but now I'm not too sure.

[misplaced southerner]

Re: Question about Chitosan and Flaxseed Oil Tablets

the pros say that once ketosis kicks in, your appetite will naturally be suppressed. i notice that now that i am into this i really do not get hungry and actually have to remind myself to eat. exercise really helps me too...and when i think i am hungry i will drink some water and then decide...sometimes we are actually thirsty and not hungry...i don't think i would mess around with appetite suppressants....think healthy!

[elsy]

Re: Question about Chitosan and Flaxseed Oil Tablets

And speaking of ketosis, where do you buy the Ketosix sticks? I didn't know they were still around.

[cincywbbw]

Re: Question about Chitosan and Flaxseed Oil Tablets

I get mine from ebay.

[biogeek]

Re: Question about Chitosan and Flaxseed Oil Tablets

I'm not a fan of chitosan, but there are those who swear by it. If you're allergic to shellfish, don't take them b/c most are made from shells from lobsters, crabs, shrimp, etc.

I am, however, a big fan of flaxseed oil! It's a great source of omega 3 oils and there's a thread in the vitanutrient forum about omega oils. You may find it a helpful read.