If you are allergic to shellfish, consult your doctor before deciding to take glucosamine. In most cases, however, allergies are caused by proteins in shellfish, not chitin, a carbohydrate from which glucosamine is extracted. Furthermore, there is no crossover between the acid derived chitin from shells and the antigens that cause shellfish allergies since the acid process required to leach the chitin from the shell strips away the carbohydrate side chains that would be antigenic.

This is a quite common question and concern. People are not allergic to sulfur. Rather, they are allergic to “SULFA”. Sulfa is a component in many drugs including Celebrex® and Bextra®. If you are allergic to sulfa, you may be sensitive to these other pain killers. Sulfa is also referred to as a “sulfonyl group” containing a sulfur atom attached to a pair of oxygens in the middle of a larger molecule.

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Chitosan, obtained from the exoskeleton of shellfish, is an insoluble fibre. Before processing, the raw exoskeleton is composed of insoluble fibre, protein, and trace elements, such as iodine. During the manufacturing process, chitosan is refined to such an extent that the insoluble fibre is the only significant nutrient remaining. The protein and iodine are removed during the refinement process.

Shellfish are a known allergen and glucosamine is derived from shrimp shells. However, people who are allergic to shellfish are actually allergic to the protein troponin, which is found in the muscle (protein) of shrimp. Analyses do not find any protein in the glucosamine hydrochloride used in Mona Vie Active Juice. Glucosamine hydrochloride (GHCl), the form of glucosamine used in Mona Vie Active Juice, is more than 99 percent pure.

It is unlikely that you would have any reaction; however it is always advisable to consult your primary care physician.

The allergen with shellfish is a protein and not iodine. The potassium iodide in our formulations is the same type of iodine that is added to Morton salt. Iodine is required for the body's synthesis of thyroid hormones, which control the body's metabolism. Sulfites are salts of sulfurous acid and are used as preservatives in certain foods such as wines and some "shelf products" to prevent spoilage.

If you're allergic to shellfish, you should not take CetylMax™ tablets, as they contain Glucosamine, an ingredient derived from shellfish. However, there is no Glucosamine found in the topical analgesic cream formula. See our CFA Clinical Studies link to the left. CFA has been carefully studied, and that clinical research has been published publicly in such places as The Journal of Rheumatology (August 2003) and the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2005).

Allergies are normally a reaction to the proteins in shellfish. Full Motion glucosamine is derived from the shell and is so pharmaceutically pure that there should be no problem with allergic reactions.

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For those with a sensitive/allergy to Chitosan we offer several patches that do NOT contain Chitosan:

Shellfish enhancement is a management tool used by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to increase opportunities for recreational harvest on certain public beaches by adding to the clam and oyster resource which occurs naturally. Our enhancement technique is to routinely "seed" suitable beaches with juvenile clam and oysters.

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.

Flexcin comes with a 3-Bottle, 100% unconditional money back guaratee. If you are not completely satisfied with your results you may return the unused portion for a refund of the purchased price.

Many of our customers have reported great success using Flexcin along with prescription medications. Flexcin is safe to take in conjunction with other supplements and medications.

The Food & Drug Administration does not have an approval process for any nutritional supplements, only perscription medications. However, Flexcin is manufactured in a FDA inspected and approved facility.

The key ingredient, which sets Flexcin apart from every joint health product, is CM8™. CM8 is a patented ingredient that lubricates and reduces swelling in the joints. Flexcin also contains a tested and proven combination of enzymes that aid the body in the digestion and retention of all of its ingredients.