LymeNet Flash: Chitosan

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Posted by orrn (Member # 6672) on :

I am going to be trying chitosan for helping with detox.

It says not to take it with any fat soluable vitamins or any medications.

Should I not take this with antibiotics?

Also should I not take it with any other supplements either?

I am having a hard time spacing all my medications and supplements out.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

orrn

Posted by Kaykay (Member # 6732) on :

I'm new to this, but my dr has had me on it since I started treatment. I take both vitamins and doxy. I take it 30 min before each meal. I take too many supplements to take it all by itself.

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KayKay

Posted by ontariojane (Member # 6526) on :

What is chitosan?
Does it affect the liver? My enzymes are elevated somewhat (I assume because of the i.v. rocephin) Is it something I should point out to my i.d. doctor? (about whom I am now having second thoughts, but that's another story).
Jane

Posted by orrn (Member # 6672) on :

I have read on here that chitosan will absorb any fat soluable vitamins. On the bottle it says not to take it with medications.

I just wanted to make sure I don't take it with something I shouldn't. I have started clorella and am taking probiotics and threelac(for yeast).

I also take salmon oil, evening primrose, aloe vera and garlic. I just wanted to make sure the chitosan isn't just absorbing these so they are not getting used by my body.

I also take prescription medications. I take levoxyl, atenolol, actos, effexor, fortamet, prilosec and nystatin (also whatever antibiotic I am on at the time). I just don't want to be taking something that is going to affect any of these.

Thanks!

orrn