| abstract |
The present invention relates to a polysaccharide-rich composition comprising beta-glucan, chitin and chitosan extracted from the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae from a by-product biomass resulting from the method of producing beer. The invention also relates to a process for obtaining it and its use. The composition has a selective fat-binding effect among other biological functions and is suitable for use in the prevention and / or treatment of diseases such as overweight, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The compositions may be formulated as edible, pharmaceutical or veterinary products. |