Fiber and Other Nutrients

Chitosan 500 mg

by Nova Nutritions · Tablet or Pill

Supplement facts from the label of Chitosan 500 mg by Nova Nutritions: Total Carbohydrates 1.0 Gram(s), Dietary Fiber 1.0 Gram(s), Calcium 200 mg, Phosphorus 155 mg….

Serving size2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container60
Most servings a day on the label3
TypeFiber and Other Nutrients
Barcode732363270591
Label recordDSLD 229286 · entered 2020-06-24

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Total Carbohydrates1.0 Gram(s)1%—
Dietary Fiber1.0 Gram(s)4%—
Calcium200 mg15%2,500 mg · 24% at label max
Phosphorus155 mg12%4,000 mg · 12% at label max
Chitosan1,000 mg——

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) · Gluten Free · Dairy Free · Sugar Free

Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function

Formula re: Contains: Chitosan is a dietary fiber derived from the shells of crustaceans that has been shown in non-clinical studies to bind to fat and cholesterol in the digestive tract. A published clinical study has demonstrated that Chitosan, taken as directed, may aid in the support of healthy body weight and serum cholesterol levels already within the normal range.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Precautions re: All Other: Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Precautions re: Children: Keep out of the reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage: Keep in cool, dry place.

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).