L112 Biopolymer Bulk
Powder is a non-digestible polysaccharide derived from the
deacetylation (removal of the carbonyl and methyl group) of
chitin blended with additional proprietary ingredients. It
is a refined
b1®4 linked co-polymer of N-acetyl Glucosamine and D-glucosamine.
The product is an off white powder with a mild fish taste
and aroma; and is easy to encapsulate.
SPECIFICATIONS
|
Physical Standards |
Method |
Specification |
|
Moisture |
USP 25 (731) |
< 10% |
|
Viscosity |
USP 25 (911) |
50-500 |
|
Deacetylation |
USP 25 (541) |
> 90% |
|
Bulk Density |
USP 25 (616) |
³0.50g/cc |
|
Particle Size |
USP 25 (811) |
³
95% thru USS 40mesh
³
0% thru USS 80 mesh
≤ 15% thru USS 230 mesh |
|
Color |
USP 25 (695) |
White/Off White/Beige Color |
|
Ash Content |
USP 25 (281) |
< 1% |
|
Heavy Metals |
Method |
Specification |
|
Arsenic |
USP 25 (211) |
< 0.5 ppm |
|
Lead |
USP 25 (251) |
< 0.3 ppm |
|
Cadmium |
USP 25 (231) |
< 0.5 ppm |
|
Mercury |
USP 25 (231) |
< 0.005 ppm |
|
Microbiological Standards |
Method |
Specification |
|
Salmonella |
USP 25 (61) |
Negative cfu/g |
|
E. coli |
USP 25 (61) |
Negative cfu/g |
|
Coliform |
USP 25 (61) |
< 10 cfu/g |
|
Yeast |
USP 25 (61) |
< 100 cfu/g |
|
Mold |
USP 25 (61) |
< 100 cfu/g |
|
Staphylococcus aureus |
USP 25 (61) |
Negative
cfu/g |
|
Total Plate Count |
USP 25 (61) |
< 1,000 cfu/g |
PRODUCT
PROFILE SHEET
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: L112 Biopolymer
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
b-1,4-polymer
of D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (from crustacean
shells),specification L112
APPEARANCE: A white to beige powder
PACKAGING
L112 Biopolymer is available packed in a 30 kg plastic bag
packed in fiber drums
STABILITY
When properly stored the product has a three year shelf life
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Product
should be stored in a cool dry place between 5 to 25°C
(41-77° F)
SOLUBILITY
Insoluble in water; soluble in weak, organic acids
APPLICATION
L112 Biopolymer Bulk Powder can be used as a dietary
supplement
Rossner S, Abelin J:
MATS Medical AB, Stockholm, Sweden, 1995. Abstract: L112
Biopolymer (L112 Fat Blocker) is an investigational drug
extracted from shellfish.
L112 Biopolymer has unique properities in its ability of
binding fat from the food in the stomach and in the
intestines. This leads to a correction and normalization of
the LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
The HDL-cholesterol level in the blood increases. The fat
sucked out of the food and remains in the digestional canal.
Thus the blood takes up less fat which leads to less fat
deposits in the body. The body absorbs fewer calories from
the fat and the cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the
blood are reduced, all in one natural process.
L112 Fat Blocker is made of a special fibre-like substance
derived from the shells of shrimps, crabs and ohter
shellfishes. After chemical extraction the substances has
got electrostatic properties and has unique fat binding
properties. It has been tested by a Norwegian research
laboratory. When given orally together with the food it
immediately disperse into tiny particles.
These have great affinity to fat and starts binding
themselves to fat particles in the stomach and upper
intestines. With increasing pH in the lower intestines the
binding occurs probably through precipitation and the body
cannot any longer absorb the fat through the intestinal wall
or dispense the into the blood stream.
The substances has been tested in clinical trials and shows
a remarkable effect in reducing total cholesterol while
allowing the HDL-cholesterol to increase. In one randomized
double-blind study with placebo-control the weight reduction
was 2.5 times better than diet alone. A preliminary review
on L112 Biopolymer has been published elsewhere. When fat
contents in the bowel increases, it makes the feces soft and
smooth. This may be particularly positive for those who
suffer from obstipation. In this unicentre trial the fat
content in feces and laboratory parameters, during treatment
with L112 twice daily, will be investigated. |
