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Natural health product · NPN 80081218

CHITOSAN

Yes: licensed in Canada

The product licence is active. Whether the product is actually on the market is a separate, voluntary notice; the official record shows it.

Licence status Active; licensed November 15, 2017.
Natural Product Number (NPN)
80081218
Dosage form
Capsule
Route
Oral
Licensing route
Non-Traditional
First licensed
November 15, 2017

Medicinal ingredients

Per dosage unit, as licensed.

IngredientAmount
Poly-beta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-d-glucoseChitin from Exoskeleton of Shrimp and Crab; 90 % deacetylation400 milligrams
Vitamin CAscorbic acid30 milligrams

What it is licensed for

The licence’s own wording. Directions, doses, cautions and warnings are on the official record and the label.

  • Helps in the development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps in wound healing. Source of/An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. Source of/An antioxidant that decreases the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions. Source of/An antioxidant that helps to reduce free radicals and lipid oxidation in body tissues. Source of/An antioxidant that helps (to): a) fight / b) protect (cells) against / c) reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals. Helps in collagen formation to maintain healthy bones, cartilage, teeth and/or gums. Helps to maintain immune function. Helps to prevent vitamin C deficiency. Helps lower blood total (and LDL) 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.

Non-medicinal ingredients

Stearic Acid; Silicon dioxide; Magnesium Stearate; FD&C Red No. 3; Gelatin; Titanium dioxide; FD&C Blue No. 1; Rice flour

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