Synedgen is located on Claremont Boulevard, just north of Foothill Boulevard at the corner of Andrew Drive. This bio-pharmaceutical company, which the U.S. Army chose for development of life-saving products and therapies to treat drug-resistant bacteria, develops alternative medicines, therapies and products. The company is managed by a team of scientists experienced in synthetic and analytical chemistry, microbiological research, clinical research and FDA approvals.
The company has a patented proprietary method to manufacture a medical grade of chitosan, which unlike other forms of chitosan, does not stimulate an immune response. Chitosan is produced from chitin, the natural polysaccharide found in the shells of crustaceans such as shrimps, lobsters and crabs. Chitosan's natural properties absorb toxic substances such as greases, oils, and dangerous heavy metals. For this reason, Chitosan is widely used throughout the world for detoxifying water. More recently, Chitosan has seen its way in over-the-counter capsule form as part of an alternative health, weight-management and weight-loss program for absorbing fats in the diet.