Numerous studies show that glucosamine sulfate is beneficial in maintaining the health of joints in arthritic patients and relieving pain. This is the form of glucosamine that has been helpful in the scientific research, so we do not sell any other form of glucosamine.

We have added both Glucosamine Sulfate and HCL to our product because of the way that people respond to the two different forms of glucosamine. Rather than guess which form will work the best for you, we give you both. Remember, we use high quality glucosamine in our product and we NEVER use the salts (KCl or NaCl), which rob you of 30% of your actual active glucosamine per dose.

Both forms of glucosamine have been used extensively in clinical trials with excellent results. Glucosamine HCl is used because it is about 25% more pure than glucosamine sulfate and is a more usable form of glucosamine by the body. In fact, the National Institutes of Health is currently conducting a large scale glucosamine clinical trial using glucosamine HCI, not glucosamine sulfate.

Glucosamine sulfate is a form of glucosamine that is easily absorbed and has been extensively studied. Potassium chloride is added to provide product stability. Some professionals believe that their clients may experience enhanced joint support from the sulfate and potassium that this particular form provides. Glucosamine HCl is believed to be a slightly more stable form of glucosamine and has been only recently studied for joint support. Both have been shown to support joint health.

Glucosamine Sulfate is used by the body to maintain healthy cartilage and synovial (lubricating) fluid production. Recent landmark research, published in the Lancet Medical journal, has demonstrated that glucosamine sulfate reduces inflammation and increases lubrication easing joint movement and increasing mobility. Research has shown that other forms of glucosamine such as glucosamine hydrochloride and n-acetyl-glucosamine are not as effective as the sulfate form.

We supplement these 2 important nutrients because foods that contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin would need to be included at such high levels that the natural marine sources would overpower the flavor.

A:: When it comes to nutritional supplements, you get what you pay forevening. We believe in marketing effective, life-changing products that Positively Impact People." For this reason, Patty McPeak chose to use the highest quality, but more expensive, N-Acetyl-Glucosamine (NAG) in FlexProtex NAG is an expensive form of glucosamine that isn't readily available on just any supermarket shelf

Base is the pure form of the compound. In some instances the pure form of a compound is unstable or has undesirable characteristics. The addition of HCL or acetyl group can make the compound more functional by changing physical characteristics. For example HCl's are typically more water soluble than their base counterparts.

HCL is another form of glucosamine which some people respond well to. Flexicose contains both HCL and glucosamine sulfate to ensure that your body will have the greatest chance of benefiting. Many products only contain one or the other forms.

Both Hydrochloride and Sulfate stabilize the glucosamine molecule into a solid form. In solution these molecules dissociates ("breaks apart") into glucosamine ions and either hydrogen and chloride ions, or sulfate ions (both of which are present anyway in the body and do not contribute or do any harm). It is the glucosamine ions that are important. The glucosamine hydrochloride is a bit more dense than the sulfate form, that is, it has a lower molecular weight.

There is about 30mg of Glucosamine in the patch and about 5mg of Chondroitin. The patch manufacturers have informed us that this is equivalent to 300mg of orally taken Glucosamine as it is taken straight into the blood through the transdermal delivery, whereas orally taken Glucosamine is broken down in the stomach and lost in the digestive process.

R. No allergic reactions to glucosamine sulfate has been reported. However, to be cautious, people allergic to sulfa drugs had better take glucosamine hydrochloryde.

glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are sold as dietary or nutritional supplements. They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage. the joint pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis is a function of the immune system destroying the cartilage in the joints affected. Cartilage is what keeps the bones from grinding against each other.

R. Glucosamine consists of a sugar (glucose) and an amino acid. It is therefore advised, for peple with diabetes, to check their blood sugar regularly while using this product, and to start with the minimum effective dosage. Nevertheless, Dr. Jason Theodosakis (Maximizing the Arthritis Cure) notes that the two substances follow a different metabolic paths in our organisms. More studies are needed.

Yes. People cannot be allergic to pure sulfur or the sulfate form that is in glucosamine sulfate. People are allergic to three other related compounds. First, sulphites, used in the past as a preservative in vegetables, salads and fresh fruits. Another food preservative, sulfur dioxide. These both are known to cause allergies. Sulfa drugs, the third compound, is an early antibiotic to which many have developed allergies. None of these three compounds are found in glucosamine.

The GluHCI and CS in Cosamin work together in a synergistic way to support joint cartilage. Taking the two compounds together is better than taking either alone, because they have different but complementary mechanisms of action. Glucosamine helps the body stimulate cartilage, while chondroitin sulfate decreases cartilage breakdown.

Free and Easy for Dogs uses neither. The sulfate or HCL is simply a carrier molecule for the actual glucosamine. One study showed the actual glucosamine in glucosamine sulphate to be 63% and for HCL it was 83%. Free and Easy is extracted using water resulting in a more pure form of glucosamine, which is one of the reasons why it is so effective. Also, a potential problem of glucosamine sulphate is that some dogs and humans are allergic to the sulpha.

Glucosamine Complex contains three different forms of glucosamine: glucosamine sulfate, n-acetyl-d-glucosamine, and glucosamine HCl in addition to vitamin C and manganese. Some healthcare professionals feel that this provides broad-spectrum joint support not achieved with Glucosamine Sulfate alone. Glucosamine Sulfate remains the most well-researched form of glucosamine.

Full Motion utilizes glucosamine hydrochloride instead of sulfate for several important reasons. First, the sulfate form carries a high allergic potential for the many individuals allergic to sulfites. Second, glucosamine hydrochloride is more concentrated, thus the tablets can be smaller and easier to swallow. The hydrochloride form is also easier on the digestive tract.

Most of our glucosamine products and chitosan are sourced from the chitin (hard shell) of crab and other shellfish. It may be best to avoid these products if you have an allergy. We do, however, have a shellfish-free Glucosamine HCl, derived from corn fermentation.

Currently, these are two of the most popular arthritis remedies in the world. They are two substances naturally found in cartilage. They are food supplements and are not regulated by the FDA. Basic scientific research has not been completed on these materials.

The theory behind Chondroitin is that if you have bad cartilage, eating good cartilage can be very beneficial. The ingredients in the good should repair and rebuild the bad cartilage. There are three main sources of cartilage, other than the human body. One is from sharks called shark cartilage, or Chondroitin. Another is from shrimp shells called Glucosamine. The third is from horse hooves, called gelatin. Any of these three will do the same.

Yes. None of the foods contain the researched combination of high-quality ingredients in Dasuquin. The amount of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in dog food is minimal. Even if these diets contained high-quality glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, according to the amounts listed on the labels a large-breed dog would need to consume much more than a serving to obtain the amounts found in Dasuquin.

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are naturally occurring components that act as building blocks for the functioning of healthy cartilage and flexible joints. These organic supplements work by minimizing cartilage damage and swelling, increasing joint lubrication, helping to rebuild the cartilage that cushions and protects joints, and enhancing new cartilage production.