Diet Chitosan 250 mg®
Fiber & Other NutrientsBrand: Source Naturals
Functions
Net Contents
240 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
4 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container
60
Supplement Form
Capsule
Bar Code (UPC/SKU)
0 21078 01246 7
Product Version
SN1246 REV K182
Label Analysis
Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.
3 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.
Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.
2 ingredients report an established %DV per serving.
Label states: Gluten-Free.
This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.
Allergen Guide
Contains
- Milk
- Egg
- Shellfish
- Wheat
- Soy
- Gluten
Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 Capsule(s) · 1 per day
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | — |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 Gram(s) | 4% |
| Chitosan | 1 Gram(s) | — |
Percent Daily Values (%DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Other Ingredients
Target Groups
Label Claims
Directions & Suggested Use
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 4 capsules 1/2 hour before lunch and 4 capsules 1/2 hour before dinner with 8 ounces of liquid. Drink at least 8 glasses of fluid daily. For best results, take this product in conjunction with the enclosed Maximum Metabolism Weight Loss Plan and a multiple vitamin such as Source Naturals Life Force.
Warnings & Precautions
Precautions re: Allergies
Contains shellfish (shrimp, crab, & lobster).
Precautions re: All Other
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Precautions re: Children
Keep out of the reach of children.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications
Caution: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to shellfish or taking any medication, consult your health care professional before using this product. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, E, D or K), essential fatty acids or medications should be taken 4 hours before or after ingesting chitosan to ensure absorption.
Precautions re: Allergies
Caution: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, allergic to shellfish or taking any medication, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Precautions re: All Other
Take this product with large amounts of fluid. If you do not drink enough liquid, the product may cause constipation. Discontinue use if intestinal discomfort or constipation occurs.
Storage
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Formula re: Contains
Dietary Supplement
Formula re: Contains
Breakthrough fiber
Formula re: Contains
Chitosan, a fiber derived from chitin in shellfish, is a nondigsestible aminopolysaccharide. Chitosan is produced by removing acetyl groups from chitin through a process called deacetylation. This process enhances the activity of chitosan by improving its solubility in the acidic environment of the stomach. When taken in conjunction with the Maximum Metabolism Weight Loss Plan, body fat may be reduced.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain
Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
FDA Statements
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Manufacturer & Distributor
Distributor
Source Naturals, Inc.
P. O. Box 2118, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
Market Reference
Diet Chitosan Source Naturals
Ayurvedic Herbs Direct5.0(1)$21.80Natural Balance Chitosan Fat-Binding Fiber 120 Caps
Walmart - Healthway Shop4.7(859)$18.09LowestAllergy Research Group MicroChitosan 60 Vegicaps
TheNatural.com4.3(7)$34.59
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Research & Studies
The effect of the dietary supplement, Chitosan, on body weight: a randomised controlled trial in 250 overweight and obese adults
CN Mhurchu, SD Poppitt, AT McGill, FE Leahy… - International Journal of …, 2004 - nature.com
… dietary supplement, 11, 12 we conducted a large randomised controlled clinical trial of the effect of chitosan on body weight, lipids, and other health … either 250 mg chitosan or 250 mg …
2004232 citationsEffect of chitosan on weight loss in overweight and obese individuals: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
CN Mhurchu, C Dunshea‐Mooij, D Bennett… - Obesity …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
… 30 million lost years of healthy life in 2000 (12). The dietary supplement, chitosan, is derived from … New Zealand Four capsules of chitosan (250 mg) three times daily vs. four capsules of …
2005138 citationsEvaluating efficacy of a chitosan product using a double-blinded, placebo-controlled protocol
GR Kaats, JE Michalek, HG Preuss - … American College of Nutrition, 2006 - Taylor & Francis
… at the American Medical Association’s June 2004 meeting for doctors to model healthy diets [… recent study found that being physically active lowered health care costs by $400 to $500 in …
2006114 citationsChitosan-based dietary foods
RAA Muzzarelli - Carbohydrate polymers, 1996 - Elsevier
… Some evidence indicates that chitin and chitosan may be used in health food for the prevention and treatment of hyperuricemia. Male rats were fed with a feed supplemented with …
1996495 citationsThe effects of chitosan supplementation on body weight and body composition: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
H Huang, D Liao, Y Zou, H Chi - … in food science and nutrition, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
… trials have demonstrated that chitosan exerts several health benefits especially in anticancer… anti-inflammatory in the field of food and nutrition (Pranantyo et al. Citation2018; Karadeniz …
202054 citationsChitosan as a dietary supplement for weight loss: a review
HG Preuss, GR Kaats - Current Nutrition & Food Science, 2006 - ingentaconnect.com
… When three-six grams of chitosan were given daily to eight healthy males, chitosan tended … significantly from 14.3 + 3.2 mg/g to 20.3 + 2.4 mg/g on day 14 of chitosan intake (p<0.01), …
200632 citations
Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2020-01-25. DSLD Label ID: 214124. 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.
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