| abstract |
Composition rich in polysaccharides comprising beta-glucan, chitin and chitosan, extracted from the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae from by-product biomass resulting from a brewing process, the procedure for obtaining it and its uses. The composition has, among other biofunctionalities, a selective fat ligand effect, so it is useful in the prevention and / or treatment of diseases such as overweight, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, arterial hypertension and cardiovascular disorders. It can be formulated as an edible, pharmaceutical or veterinary product. |