AI overview
AI generated. Not medical advice.What it's for
Digestive support; Functional fiber; Lifestyle management support
Who it may fit
Adults seeking added functional fiber before meals for lifestyle and weight-conscious routines.
Key actives per serving
- Chitosan (from shellfish): 1000 mg
How to take
Take 4 capsules 30 minutes before a meal with at least 8 ounces of liquid; spacing fat-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, and medications by 4 hours may help avoid reduced absorption.
Diet / Allergen fit
Contains: Shellfish
Ingredients explained
Chitosan (from shellfish)
As a non-digestible fiber, chitosan can bind dietary fats and bile acids in the gut, which may reduce their absorption and support fecal elimination.
Caution: Avoid if you have a shellfish allergy because it is derived from crustacean shells; take fat-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, and medications at least 4 hours apart because binding in the gut may reduce their absorption.
Safety and tips
Label Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing. Keep your health care practitioner informed when using this product. Take fat-soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, and medications 4 hours before or after this product. California residents: reproductive harm - Prop 65.
Who should be cautious: People with shellfish allergies should avoid this product. Those taking medications or fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids may need to separate dosing by 4 hours.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.
What customers say
Helpful for appetite control
Many users mention noticeable appetite regulation and support for weight goals.
Supports digestive comfort and energy
Some customers report easier digestion and a modest boost in energy.
Results vary and dosing feels inconvenient
A few users did not notice clear effects or found taking multiple capsules before meals cumbersome.
iHerb Quality Promise
This product is guaranteed authentic and backed by our easy returns & refunds policy. Details
Overview
- Marine Sourced
- Functional Fiber
- Dietary Supplement
- Lifestyle Care
Chitosan is an insoluble or non-digestible fiber. Marine-sourced chitosan is produced from chitin, which is part of the shells of crustaceans including shrimp, crabs, and lobsters.
- Digestive Support: Some studies suggest that a diet rich in fiber can help reduce the transit time of foods in the digestive system, leaving less time for fat to be available for absorption.
- No Additional Calories: Where Chitosan cannot be digested, there is no caloric value, making it a beneficial tool for a healthy lifestyle.
- Lifestyle Management Support: When taken before meals, Chitosan can be used as a functional fiber that may help provide nutritive support for healthy lifestyle management.
Specifications
- First available: 05/2007
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Shipping weight:
0.13 kg
- Product code: NTB-21260
- UPC: 047868212602
- Package quantity: 120 count
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 7.1 x 6.9 cm , 0.11 kg
Suggested use
Take four capsules 30 minutes before a meal. As with any fiber supplement, always take with 8 ounces of liquid.
Other ingredients
Cellulose, gelatin (capsule) and magnesium stearate.
Contains: Shellfish
Warnings
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep out of reach of children. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing. Fat soluble vitamins, essential fatty acids, and medications should be taken 4 hours before or after ingesting this product.
Use only as directed. Store in a cool, dry place.
California residents only: reproductive harm - Prop 65.
Disclaimer
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| Supplement facts | ||
| Serving Size: 4 Capsules | ||
| Servings Per Container: 30 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| Calories | 5 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1 g | <1% † |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 3% † |
| Chitosan (shellfish) | 1000 mg | * |
| †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. *Daily Value not established. | ||