"Taken one minute before meals, Fat Intercept™ Plus goes to work to prevent absorption of up to several times its weight in fat. Fat Intercept™ Plus contains the well known fat blocking capabilities of chitosan along with the herbal ingredient Cassia Nomame. Cassia Nomame inhibits the lipase enzyme that breaks down fat for absorption. With this enzyme ""blocked"" from doing its job, fat passes through the body unabsorbed. • Five (5) times more fat binding than regular chitosan • Fast acting – Less than 1 minute • Take with meals – no waiting as with other chitosan products For an even more comprehensive ""Intercept"" try Natrol's Ultra Carb Intercept™ which decreases the number of calories digested from carbohydrates. Both Ultra Chitosan Fat Intercept™ Plus* and Ultra Carb Intercept™, along with appropriate diet and exercise, will help you achieve your weight loss goals. "