Glucosamine

Glucosamine is an important component of cartilage.

Cartilage makes glucosamine supplementation ideal to help support healthy joint structure and joint comfort.

What is glucosamine?

Glucosamine is a naturally occurring compound that provides joint cushioning. It can also be sourced from shellfish shells and synthesized in laboratories. It comes in various types, such as:

• Glucosamine sulfate
• Glucosamine hydrochloride
• N-acetyl glucosamine

The three compounds are not considered the same and are used differently.

Orally taken, glucosamine sulfate is commonly used to manage the discomfort of osteoarthritis, a condition marked by inflammation, degradation, and loss of cartilage.

Glucosamine chondroitin

Regular use of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements is linked to a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular death and overall mortality.

This was revealed in a study in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.