LipoSan ULTRA Chitosan 500 mg®

Fiber & Other Nutrients

Brand: Swanson

Other (e.g. tea bag)Fiber and Other NutrientsOn Market
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Net Contents

240 Caplet(s)

Serving Size

2 Caplet(s)

Servings Per Container

120

Supplement Form

Other (e.g. tea bag)

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

0 87614 04091 2

Product Version

SWD091 Rev 1 08 14 18

Label Analysis

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

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

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

  • Shellfish

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: 2 Caplet(s) · 1 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
LipoSan Ultra Chitosan(Shellfish)1 Gram(s)

Not Present

Other Ingredients

Calcium CarbonateStearic AcidHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseCroscarmellose SodiumMagnesium StearateAqueous Film CoatingSilica

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Can be taken at meal time, rather than 30 minutes before as with other chitosans

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two caplets with 8 ounces of liquid with each meal. Medications, fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and oil supplements should be taken at least 4 hours before or after ingestion of Chitosan to ensure absorption.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: All Other

Warning: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult your physician before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do not use if seal is broken.

Precautions re: Allergies

Contains shellfish (Shrimp).

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Contains shellfish (Shrimp).

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Supports healthy body weight Regulates glucose, fat cell and muscle cell metabolisms Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

LipoSan ULTRA is a registered trademark of Primex ehf.

General Statements: All Other Content

Weight management 500 mg per caplet

General: Product/Version Code

SWD091 Rev 1 08 14 18

Manufacturer & Distributor

Distributor

Swanson Health Products

Fargo, ND, 58104, USA

1-800-437-4148

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Research & Studies

  • A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study Examining the Effects of a Rapidly Soluble Chitosan Dietary Supplement on Weight Loss and Body …

    RD Eleanor Barrager, AG Schauss, EJ Nichols - 2001 - researchgate.net

    … Sixty-nine overweight and mildly obese but otherwise healthy females … of a rapidly soluble chitosan (LipoSan Ultra™) or matched … Each chitosan capsule contained 500 mg of the active …

    20012 citations
  • The Effect of Chitosan Supplementation on the Gut Microbiota and Various Health Factors in Icelandic Females: A Placebo‐Controlled, Double‐Blind, Randomized …

    TR Rúnarsdóttir, S Skírnisdóttir, H Thors… - Molecular Nutrition & …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library

    … In conclusion, this study demonstrated that a daily 3-g supplementation of LipoSan Ultra chitosan had a rapid and measurable modulating effect on the gut microbiota in a broad …

    20253 citations
  • The effect of a fiber supplement intervention with LipoSan Ultra on athletic performance and mental health of Icelandic athletes, compering different length intervention …

    UJ Ómarsdóttir - skemman.is

    … supplementation with products containing chitosan may affect athletic performance and mental health … investigate whether a supplement intervention using the fiber supplement LipoSan …

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2019-07-24. DSLD Label ID: 203320. 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.