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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...