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Glucosamine

Glucosamine is amino sugar used in joint-health supplements. It is used in supplements positioned for joint health, although evidence strength and legally permitted claims depend on the exact form, dose and jurisdiction.

Metabolism
Digestion

Origin of Ingredient

commonly shellfish chitin or fermentation-derived

History of Ingredient

Glucosamine moved from food, biochemical or specialist use into modern supplements as purification, fermentation, extraction and standardisation technologies developed.

Scientific Makeup of Ingredient

2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose, often as sulfate or hydrochloride salts

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