Chitosan









Chitosan


Natural product category
Nutraceutical
What is this natural product used for?
This product has been reported to help maintain weight, lose weight, and lower cholesterol in the blood.
How does it work?
Chitosan is a type of fiber that binds to fat molecules. It has been reported to absorb up to ten times its weight in fat from food. This would lead to less fat being absorbed into the body with possible weight loss.
How is it best taken?
  • Take this product 30 minutes before meals at the same time each day.
  • Take this product with a full glass of water.
  • Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare provider.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
  • To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
  • Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
  • There should be an interval of 6-8 hours between doses.
What are the precautions when taking this natural product?
  • Check medicines and natural products with healthcare provider. This natural product may not mix well with other medicines or natural products.
  • Do not use this natural product if you are allergic to shellfish (lobster, crab, clams, or shrimp).
  • Do not take this product at the same time as prescription medicine. Take at least 1 hour before or after taking this product.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicines or natural products. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
  • Do not use if you are breast-feeding.
What are the possible side effects of this natural product?
  • Belly pain.
  • Diarrhea. Yogurt, Bifidobacterium bifidum , or Lactobacillus acidophilus may help.
What should I monitor?
Nothing necessary.
Reasons to call healthcare provider
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Severe nausea or vomiting.
  • Severe diarrhea.
How should I store this natural product?
  • Store in original container at room temperature.
  • Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.
Dietary sources
Chitin (main ingredient of the shell of lobster, clam, shrimp, and crab)
Dosage forms
Oral
Drug interactions
May affect the absorption of many medicines if taken at the same time. It is strongly recommended to take chitosan at least 1 hour before or after any medicines.
General statements
  • Nutraceuticals are a type of dietary supplement that provide a specific amount of a substance that offers possible health benefits.
  • Nutraceutical products are almost always obtained from plant or animal sources.
  • In general, nutraceutical doses are much higher than the amount that could be obtained from food sources.
  • These products have the potential to provide significant benefits and possible risks. Use nutraceuticals with caution if you are taking pharmaceutical medications (prescription and others), herbs, or other natural products. Always review for potential nutraceutical-drug, nutraceutical-herb, and nutraceutical-natural product interactions with your healthcare provider.
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