Chitin is a type of straight-chain polysaccharide with hydroxyl groups obtained from the shells of pure natural shrimps and crabs. Chitin is known as the sixth vital factor that can be eaten. The overall structure of chitin is similar to that of plant cellulose, and the main structure is similar to that of glucose molecules. However, compared with cellulose or glucose, chitosan has a slightly higher biological activity and has excellent affinity with the body, so taking chitin has a very good buffering effect on all aspects of the body. Of course, it is not only suitable for consumption; chitin also has very good applications in the field of cosmetics and skincare.

Chitin, mentioned earlier as a positively charged cation, can absorb some heavy metals in excess in the body, maintaining the balance of electrolyte solution in the body. It is known that excessive intake of sodium oxide can cause blood to lose specificity, leading to high blood pressure. The positive ions required by chitin can combine with sulfate and be excreted from the body, therefore, chitin has a certain blood pressure-lowering effect. In addition, chitin can activate islet cells, so that islet cells can normally metabolize insulin, thus also having the effect of lowering blood lipids in the body. Chitin can reduce the emulsification of human fat, making the body’s digestion and absorption of fat decrease, thus having the effect of weight loss and lowering blood lipids. Reducing the digestion and absorption of fat can also reduce cholesterol components to a certain extent, enhance metabolism and metabolic capacity, and has a very good buffering effect on the metabolism of male and female hormones.