Poly-beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucose
83licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Capsule, hard, Tablet +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
10- 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
1| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 18 years and older | 0.5–3 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
6cautionAsk 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
6Chitosan(common)Poliglusam(common)Shell(common)ClamOysterPoly-beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucose
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
10500 mg31 licensed products
500 milligrams29 licensed products
300 mg13 licensed products
100 mg12 licensed products
100 milligrams11 licensed products
660 milligrams10 licensed products
0.5 g5 licensed products
1000 mg5 licensed products
170 mg4 licensed products
200 mg4 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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