Chitosan®

Fiber & Other Nutrients

Brand: NutriCology

CapsuleFiber and Other NutrientsOn Market

Functions

Weight Management

Product label for Chitosan — Click to view full label

Net Contents

90 Vegetarian Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 13947 52320 3

Product Version

Rev. 005

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

3Active Ingredients

3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2% Daily Value Coverage

2 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 1–2 per day

Ingredient	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	5 Calorie(s)	—
Total Carbohydrates	1 Gram(s)	1%
Dietary Fiber	1 Gram(s)	4%
Chitosan(Crab, Lobster, Shrimp)	1 Gram(s)	—

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Other Ingredients

Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseMicrocrystalline CelluloseL-Leucine

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

NutrientAll Other

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 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.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

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: Allergies

Avoid this product if you are allergic to shellfish, pregnant or lactating.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Avoid this product if you are allergic to shellfish, pregnant or lactating.

Precautions re: Children

Not recommended for children or teenagers.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Anyone under medical care for degenerative conditions, or using medications, should consult a healthcare professional before using Chitosan.

Precautions re: All Other

Not labeled for sale in California.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Chitosan is a dietary fiber derived from chitin, a polysaccharide derived from the shells of crustaceans.

Formula re: Contains

A Natural Dietary Fiber

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Innovative Nutrition

General: Product/Version Code

Rev. 005

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

NutriCology

Alameda, CA, 94502

510.263.2000

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Research & Studies

Fundamentals and applications of chitosan
N Morin-Crini, E Lichtfouse, G Torri, G Crini - … 35: chitin and chitosan …, 2019 - Springer
… description of chitosan fundamentals, we highlight selected works on chitosan applications … a major concern for the use of crustacean chitosan in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. …
2019233 citations
Applications of chitosan in food, pharmaceuticals, medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, textiles, pulp and paper, biotechnology, and environmental chemistry
N Morin-Crini, E Lichtfouse, G Torri, G Crini - Environmental Chemistry …, 2019 - Springer
… of chitosan. Chitosan is also the object of numerous fundamental studies. In this review, we highlight a selection of works on chitosan applications published over the past two decades. …
2019852 citations
FUNGAL CHITOSAN: A BIOPOLYMER
R ur Rahman, G Mathur - RECENT TRENDS IN BIOSCIENCES AND … - scholar.archive.org
… chitosan from conventional source is not environmental friendly so fungus has been used for extraction of chitosan… consistent chitosan quality and the possibility to create chitosan with …
Chitosan: Derivatives, Properties and Applications
VK Rathore, JK Parikh - International Conference on Chemical, Bio and …, 2021 - Springer
… chitosan in several areas like health science, food industry, cosmetics, and water treatment has been carried out. In medical … industry, chitosan can be used as a possible supplement for …
20217 citations
One Woman's Journey Through Lyme
S Massie - Focus, 2003 - samento.com.ec
… (Chitosan is made from the shells of crustaceans so caution to patients who … supplements and fat soluble nutrients, ie Vitamins A, D, E and K should be taken 1 hour away from Chitosan. …
2003
Chitosan nanoparticles at the biological interface: implications for drug delivery
N Aibani, R Rai, P Patel, G Cuddihy, EK Wasan - Pharmaceutics, 2021 - mdpi.com
… Chitosan NPs are taken up by cells via different pathways and escape endosomal … Furthermore, we have reviewed the interaction of chitosan NPs upon in vivo administration. Chitosan …
2021416 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-02-25. DSLD Label ID: 191093. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.