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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Population
Dose Range
Frequency
Adults 18 years and older
0.5–3 grams
per 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).