Purified sand’s porous silica particles may one day aid with weight loss.
Clinical experiments in the past have shown promise, but the underlying
mechanism by which this medication could help people lose weight remains
poorly understood.
Researchers have now examined various sized and shaped silica particles in
a model of the human digestive tract following a large meal to isolate the
most critical factors.
These findings lend credence to the hypothesis that porous silica can
“impede the digestive processes” usually activated by enzymes in the
stomach and intestines when they digest dietary fat, cholesterol,
carbohydrates, and sugars.
