ilovemaryjane
05-04-2003, 08:50 PM
Hey, are there any people out there that have used this stuff? I went to the store today and read the bottle and the claims aren't evaluated by the FDA, which makes me incredulous. Has this stuff worked for anyone else? And, could I take it while I am on Atkins and exercising and have it help me lose weight (relatively safely)? If I'm already restricting my carbs, would it be bad to use a fat-blocking pill at the same time? I don't want my metabolism to drop at all. But I do want to lose weight quickly. Also, does it matter if I take multi-vitamins, anti-depressants and epilepsy meds already too? Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
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andreaphilip3
05-04-2003, 09:24 PM
it should be ok wh meds, but ask yr dr. if doc says yes, take 500mg vitamin c with it. it works better.
ilovemaryjane
05-04-2003, 09:34 PM
Re: Vitamin C; the bottle said it already contained vitamin C. In fact, the only 2 ingredients listed were chitosan and vitamin C. Is it neccessary to add more? Why would vitamin C help it work anyway?
andreaphilip3
05-04-2003, 09:38 PM
no if it has it than dont add more..... the vitamin c increases absorbtion
mahly
05-04-2003, 10:44 PM
I am on Atkins and I take a fat/carb blocker. But only when I "cheat". Otherwise, I don't take them. They do work great, though. You can feel them about 30-45 minutes later!!! Good luck!!
ilovemaryjane
05-05-2003, 02:59 PM
Sorry for the bump, but does anyone have anything to add in response to my original post? I'm still unclear on this stuff...
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05-05-2003, 04:37 PM
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wisex
05-05-2003, 04:38 PM
btw, Atkins say's not to limit fat while limiting your carbs. It'll just slow your metabolism.
cav33
05-05-2003, 09:57 PM
I started taking chitosan yesterday. I've been taking the dose that he recommended on that webpage of 2g vitaminC and 6g chitosan 30 minutes before eating and yesterday I lost a pound even though I ate cheesecake. I would definately recommend giving it a try.
andreaphilip3
05-05-2003, 11:08 PM
hey cave, congrats but watch the vitc dose. yr body can only absorb 500mg at 1 time. u pee out the rest. so sont waste it. also make sure u r also keeping some fat in yr body.
Deltalawgirl
05-06-2003, 02:24 AM
Along these same lines, is it o.k. to take a a fat-blocker (chitosan), and the carb-blocker at the same time?
andreaphilip3
05-06-2003, 12:09 PM
yes.