Other Combinations

Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium

by NOW · Capsule

Supplement facts from the label of Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium by NOW: Chromium 300 mcg, Liposan Ultra 1.5 Gram(s).

Label of Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium, NOW
Label image: NIH DSLD · full label (PDF)
Serving size3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container40
Most servings a day on the label2
TypeOther Combinations
Barcode733739020253
Label recordDSLD 313805 · entered 2024-06-20

Supplement Facts

IngredientPer serving% DVUpper limit (adults)
Chromium (Albion Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)300 mcg857%—
Liposan Ultra (Chitosan)1.5 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) · Halal · Gluten Free · Dairy Free

Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Usage:Take 3 capsules immediately before the 2 main meals of the day. Do not exceed 6 capsules per day. Take in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program. Take at least 4 hours before or after fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) or medications.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Take at least 4 hours before or after fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) or medications.

Formulation re: Other: Chitosan is a polysaccharide derived from the shells of crustaceans that can bind to fat and cholesterol in the digestive tract, helping to maintain cholesterol levels already within healthy range.

Formula re: Contains: NOW Chitosan features LipoSan ULTRA, a patented high-density form of Chitosan that, in laboratory testing, binds up to five times more fat than conventional Chitosan.

Formulation re: Other: A clinical study has demonstrated that LipoSan ULTRA may aid in supporting a healthy body weight.

Formula re: Contains: Chromium, a mineral essential for normal glucose metabolism, has been included to complete this formula.

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).