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Chitosan for weight loss

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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Chitosan for weight loss is a food supplement with general strengthening properties. It lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood and also helps improve the digestion process.

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Indications chitosan

Chitosan is indicated as a means of cleansing the body of toxins and waste, and in addition, it helps to get rid of excess weight.

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Release form

The medicine is available in tablet form weighing 0.5 g. One package contains 100 tablets.

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Chitosan tianshi for weight loss

Chitosan Tianshi is a dietary supplement that helps remove excess fat from the body, preventing it from accumulating and being absorbed in the intestinal wall. That is why this medicine is recommended for use as a complex remedy in the process of losing weight.

The drug promotes the activation of beneficial microorganisms, as well as the process of their reproduction, as a result of which the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract improves (bloating is eliminated, peristalsis is improved, the villous apparatus of the small intestine is cleansed and the digestive process is stabilized).

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Chitosan Evalar for weight loss

Chitosan Evalar contains such active substances as citric and ascorbic acid, chitosan, and MCC, as a result of which it has the following effect:

  • Enhances intestinal peristalsis;
  • Prevents fat absorption;
  • Stabilizes intestinal microflora;
  • Accelerates the process of removing toxins, toxic substances and dietary fats from the body;
  • Gives a feeling of satiety.

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Pharmacodynamics

The medicine reduces the level of sugar, cholesterol, and uric acid in the blood, facilitates the process of calcium absorption, and in addition has antifungal and antibacterial properties. In combination with citric and ascorbic acid, chitosan absorbs fats, reducing their absorption in cells, as well as accumulation inside tissues. MCC helps improve intestinal peristalsis, due to which slags, dietary fats and toxic substances are removed from the body faster.

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Dosing and administration

The use of tablets is permitted for children over 12 years of age and adults.

To lose weight, you need to take 4 tablets 3 times a day for 3 months. After completing the course, to control your weight, you should take 1 tablet of the drug before eating fatty foods (while following a low-carbohydrate diet).

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Use chitosan during pregnancy

The drug Chitosan is prohibited for use during pregnancy or lactation.

Contraindications

The drug is contraindicated in case of intolerance to its active substances and additional elements.

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Interactions with other drugs

It is prohibited to combine Chitosan with oral vitamins and drugs in oil form, as they reduce the effectiveness of the drug.

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Storage conditions

The medicine must be kept in a place out of reach of children, protected from moisture. The temperature should not exceed 25°C.

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Shelf life

Chitosan is allowed to be used for 3 years from the date of manufacture.

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Reviews from those who have lost weight

Marina, 26: "I needed to lose 10 extra kilos, but I couldn't do it. Then I found out that my husband was advised to take Chitosan to maintain his physical fitness. After reading the instructions, I decided to try the medicine to lose the excess weight. Although I didn't really expect a positive effect, in the end I managed to lose the necessary 10 kilos in a year. Although it was a slow process, the effect was still achieved, and without any special physical activity or diets."

Ekaterina, 33: "a pretty good drug that attracted me because it is easy to use and has no side effects. In a month I was able to get rid of 7 extra kilos - all thanks to taking Chitosan and going to dances."

Valeria, 50 years old: “using Chitosan allowed me not only to get rid of excess weight, but also to relieve pain in my joints, which was a pleasant surprise, since I bought this drug only for the purpose of losing weight.”

Lyubov, 42: "I used Chitosan for about a month, following the instructions, but I haven't noticed any significant changes in my weight yet. But I will note that I like to eat sweets, and I read on forums that if you eat a lot of simple carbohydrates, Chitosan is not very effective, since it absorbs fats. So, perhaps this is the problem."

Doctors' reviews

Chitosan for weight loss will be effective, according to doctors, only if other instructions are followed along with taking the drug - foods containing a lot of carbohydrates and fats will be excluded from the diet, and the lifestyle will become more active, sports exercises and physical activity will appear. In addition, doctors advise remembering that each person's body is individual, so it can react differently to the drugs used. Among the advantages of the drug, experts highlight the fact that it contains only natural ingredients.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Chitosan for weight loss" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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