GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Glucosamine comes in two forms - glucosamine hydrochloride (HCL) and glucosamine sulfate.

They differ in their purity, sodium content and bioavailability.
Glucosamine hydrochloride is purer and more concentrated than the sulfate form. The sulfate form is stabilized by salt, therefore contains substantially more sodium per gram, whereas glucosamine HCL is bound to hydrochloride which yields greater quantities of the active form of glucosamine. This results in better availability and absorption.

Cartilage and Arthritis/Joint Disease
Cartilage exists wherever bones meet and it acts as the shock absorber of joints – allowing smooth movement and cushioning. In the normal course of wear and tear on joint cartilage there is a continual process of cells and fluids being broken down and then replaced with newly synthesized cells. However, repetitive joint stress, aging and physical injury all contribute to cartilage losing its resilience. As cartilage production is disrupted and the cartilage degenerates osteoarthritis – characterized by pain, inflammation and joint stiffness - sets in.

How can glucosamine help?
Supplementing with glucosamine provides one of the most important raw materials for the synthesis and healing of cartilage. Studies have shown that orally supplemented glucosamine is - (a) well absorbed from the equine gut, (b) incorporated into joint cartilage, and (c) able to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

Providing glucosamine to stimulate cartilage repair allows the body to address the cause of joint pain, which is preferable to merely attempting to suppress symptoms.

It is important to remember that glucosamine is a nutritional supplement, not a drug, and it may take from 2-8 weeks before a response is evident. Also, glucosamine has been shown to function more effectively in the presence of a bio-available source of sulfur such as MSM.

Dosage

Initial dosage of 10 grams daily of glucosamine hydrochloride may assist to protect joints, provide mild anti-inflammatory action and slow down the degeneration of cartilage.

The dosage can then be reduced to a maintenance level of 5 grams/day (once improvement has been noticed).

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