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Chitosan 500 mg Plus Chromium
NOW
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(17168 ratings)
Chromium 300 mcg
Score 68.0
A combination supplement for weight loss (fat binding) and metabolic support, but the primary weight loss ingredient's effectiveness is often debated.
Quantity: 120 Capsule(s)Servings size: 3 Veg Capsule(s) (40 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Heart Health
Energy
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Metabolism Boost
Weight Loss
leaderboard Score 68.0
A combination supplement for weight loss (fat binding) and metabolic support, but the primary weight loss ingredient's effectiveness is often debated.
Quantity: 240
NOW Chitosan Plus Chromium provides Chitosan for fat binding and Chromium Chelavite for metabolic support. Chitosan's primary goal is to reduce fat absorption, thereby aiding weight loss, though clinical evidence on its efficacy for significant weight reduction is modest. The 300 mcg of Chromium Chelavite is a good dose in a bioavailable form, contributing to improved insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. While these ingredients specifically target weight loss and metabolism, their impact on other goals like anti-inflammatory support or direct energy is limited.
- Combines two ingredients targeting weight management and metabolism.
- Chromium is in a well-absorbed Chelavite form.
- The 300 mcg chromium dose is effective for metabolic support.
- Efficacy of Chitosan for substantial weight loss is generally considered modest.
- Higher price per serving compared to pure chromium supplements.
- Limited benefits for goals beyond metabolism and weight loss.
- Chitosan may interfere with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and certain medications; consult a healthcare professional.
- Individuals with shellfish allergies should avoid Chitosan, as it is derived from crustacean shells.
$13.59($0.33 per serving)
 Daily Vita | $ 13.90 | |
 Amazon | $ 14.69 | |
 iHerb | $ 14.69 | |
 Vitacost | $ 13.59 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Chromium (Chromium Chelavite) | 300 mcg |
| LipoSan Ultra Chitosan | 1.5 Gram(s) |
Categories
Chromium 70.0
While it contains a good dose of bioavailable chromium, the additional Chitosan increases the price without a definitively proportional increase in overall effectiveness compared to pure chromium options for broad metabolic goals.
Goals
Metabolism Boost 75.0
Chromium significantly contributes to boosting metabolism through insulin sensitivity, and Chitosan aids fat metabolism, making it effective for this goal.
Weight Loss 70.0
This product offers a dual mechanism for weight loss via fat binding (Chitosan) and metabolic support (Chromium), directly addressing this goal, though Chitosan's impact can be variable.
Heart Health 65.0
Potential improvements in lipid profiles from Chitosan's fat binding and glucose control from Chromium can indirectly support heart health, but it's not a direct cardiovascular supplement.
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