Chitosan
by Allergy Research Group · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Chitosan by Allergy Research Group: Calories 5.0 Calorie(s), Total Carbohydrates 1.0 Gram(s), Chitosan 1.0 Gram(s).
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5.0 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.0 Gram(s) | 1% | — |
| └ Dietary Fiber | 1.0 Gram(s) | 4% | — |
| Chitosan (Crab, Lobster, Shrimp) | 1.0 Gram(s) | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years)
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other
Formula re: Contains: Chitosan is a dietary fiber derived from chitin, a polysaccharide derived from the shells of crustaceans.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested use As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules with 8 ounces of water thirty to forty minutes prior to one or two meals per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Warning: A high quality essential fatty acid supplement such as flax seed oil, along with ample fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K should be taken at a meal apart from Chitosan supplementation.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Avoid this product if you are allergic to shellfish, pregnant or lactating.
Precautions re: Allergies: Avoid this product if you are allergic to shellfish, pregnant or lactating.
Precautions re: Children: Not recommended for children or teenagers.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).