NOW Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium product packaging

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Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium

Capsule

Serving size3 Capsule(s)
Servings per containerNot listed
Package240 Capsule(s)
Data retrievedJul 28, 2026

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Supplement Facts

Serving size 3 Capsule(s)

Chromium300 mcg857% DV
Chitosan1.5 gDV not established

Other ingredients

Hypromellose (Cellulose); Stearic Acid; Silicon Dioxide

Label directions

Suggested Usage: Take 3 capsules immediately before the 2 main meals of the day. Do not exceed 6 capsules per day. Take in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program. Take at least 4 hours before or after fat-soluble vitamins (A; D; E; K) or medications.

Label warnings

Take at least 4 hours before or after fat-soluble vitamins (A D E K) or medications. Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using if allergic to shellfish. Not to be used by pregnant or nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication or have a medical condition. Contains shellfish (shrimp). Not manufactured with wheat gluten soy milk egg fish tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Identity and label version

NIH label record335225
Entered into NIH DSLDJun 25, 2025
UPC / GTIN00733739020260
Manufacturer / distributor on labelNOW FOODS
Market statusOn market in the source data
“Entered into NIH DSLD” is the database entry date for this label record. It is not a manufacturer launch date or a label effective date.

NIH label history (2)

Current labelNIH record 335225Entered Jun 25, 2025
Serving size3 Capsule(s)
Formula versionc3a9e0ae
Ingredients on label2
NIH sourceOpen label ↗
Chromium300 mcg
Chitosan1.5 g

Label warning: Take at least 4 hours before or after fat-soluble vitamins (A D E K) or medications. Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid using if allergic to shellfish. Not to be used by pregnant or nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication or have a medical condition. Contains shellfish (shrimp). Not manufactured with wheat gluten soy milk egg fish tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Earlier labelNIH record 245299Entered Apr 22, 2021
Serving size3 Veg Capsule(s)
Formula version19f31caa
Ingredients on label2
NIH sourceOpen label ↗
Chromium300 mcg
Chitosan1.5 g

Label warning: Take at least 4 hours before or after fat-soluble vitamins (A D E K) or medications. Caution: For adults only. Avoid using if allergic to shellfish. Not to be used by pregnant or nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Contains shellfish (shrimp). Not manufactured with wheat gluten soy milk egg fish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Sources and traceability

  • NIH Dietary Supplement Label DatabaseData retrieved Jul 28, 2026
    Open source ↗

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