Chitosan

9licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Kit

Health Canada Monographs

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CHITOSAN
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • Helps lower blood total (and LDL (low density lipoprotein)) cholesterol
  • Helps lower bad cholesterol
  • Helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
  • Could be a complement to a healthy lifestyle that incorporates a calorie-reduced diet and regular physical activity for individuals involved in a weight management program
  • The above uses can be combined on the product label (e.g., Helps lower blood total and LDL cholesterol and maintain healthy cholesterol levels)
  • The terms 'Helps' or 'Helps to' can be used interchangeably on the label
  • If a weight management claim is made:
  • Weight management is a long-term process and must therefore, be associated with a long-term intervention
  • Medicinal ingredient with diuretic properties may be included in weight management products, however no diuretic claim can be applied as it is associated with a short-term duration of use (occasional use only)
  • Stimulant laxatives cannot be present at therapeutic dose in weight management products as their short term duration of use is not compatible with the duration of use for weight management

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older0.5–3 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinners (Pittler et al. 1999).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding.
contraindicationDo not use if you have an allergy to seafood.
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant (HC 2010).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances (Moraru et al. 2018; Mhurchu et al. 2004; Pittler et al. 1999).

Alternative Names

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Chitosan(common)Poliglusam(common)Shell(common)ClamOysterPoly-beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucose

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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500 mg6 licensed products
600 mg3 licensed products
100 mg1 licensed products
250 mg1 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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ShellShared monographPoly-beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucoseShared monographClamShared monographOysterShared monographPoliglusamShared monographCHITOSANCovers this ingredientFree Plant SterolsShared health claimsGlycine MaxShared health claims

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