Dietary Supplement Label Database

Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium

by NOW
On market
Photo of the NOW Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium label
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size 3 Capsule(s)
Servings Per Container 80
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Chromium (as Albion Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate)300 mcg857%
Chitosan1.5 g†
† Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide

% Daily Values for: Adults and children 4 or more years of age.

Where this label comes from

An original label of the NIH's Dietary Supplement Label Database, entered there on 25 June 2025, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record · picture of the label (PDF)

General information

Product name
Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium
Brand
NOW
Barcode (UPC)
7 33739 02026 0
Net contents
240 Capsule(s)
Market status
On market
DSLD ID
335225

Classification

Supplement form
Capsule
Product type
Other Combinations
Claim types on the label
Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended for
Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Halal, Gluten Free, Dairy Free

Label statements

Directions: Suggested Usage: Take 3 capsules immediately before the 2 main meals of the day. Do not exceed 6 capsules per day. Take in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program. Take at least 4 hours before or after fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) or medications.

Precautions: All Other: Take at least 4 hours before or after fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) or medications.

Formula: Contains: Chitosan is a polysaccharide derived from the shells of crustaceans that can bind to fat and cholesterol in the digestive tract, helping to maintain cholesterol levels already within healthy range. NOW Chitosan features LipoSan ULTRA, a unique high-density form of chitosan that, in laboratory testing, binds up to five times more fat than conventional chitosan. A clinical study has demonstrated that LipoSan ULTRA may aid in supporting a healthy body weight. Chromium, a mineral essential for normal glucose metabolism, has been included to complete this formula.

Precautions: Children: Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions: Allergies: Avoid using if allergic to shellfish.

Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Not to be used by pregnant or nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication or have a medical condition.

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Non-GMO

FDA Statement of Identity: A Dietary Supplement

Precautions: Allergies: Contains shellfish (shrimp).

Formulation: Does NOT Contain: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.

Precautions: Allergies: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Brand information

Manufactured by: NOW FOODS, Bloomingdale, IL, USA

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