Chitosan
Chitosan, licence 80071012: active licence in Health Canada data. The French and European references below do not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Can Botanicals Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80071012
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 12 July 2016
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule, dur
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Officinale
If this product were sold in France
No point flagged by the rules we apply.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Poly-bêta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-désoxy-d-glucose Source : Chitine (de l¿exosquelette) du krill | 660.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Poly-bêta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-désoxy-d-glucose Source : Chitine (de l¿exosquelette) de la palourde | 660.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Poly-bêta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-désoxy-d-glucose Source : Chitine (de l¿exosquelette) du crabe | 660.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Poly-bêta-(1,4)-2-amino-2-désoxy-d-glucose Source : Chitine (de l¿exosquelette) de l¿huître | 660.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Gélatine
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | minimum: 1.0 Capsule ; maximum: 2.0 Capsule | 3.0 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
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.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Contre-indications
If you have an allergy to seafood, do not use this product.
- Précautions et mises en garde
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use. If you are taking blood thinners, consult a health care practitioner prior to use .
- Effets indésirables connus
May cause abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, indigestion and/or diarrhea.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80071012
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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