Glucosamine Question - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

mitchiesmom · 05-02-2006, 05:50 AM

How do you know what type of glucosamine to buy? I see there are several different types....Glucosamine sulfate, N-acetyl glucosamine, Glucosamine hydrochloride (HCL), Glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate combination.

6foot3 · 05-09-2006, 04:16 PM

Which is the best form i don't know the true answer as i never used/needed this product. However i do know of which one is the worst and that is N-Acetyl Glucosamine and the reason is that it is very poorly absorbed in the intestines so you''ll be getting very little of it to your Cartilage......

MaxOT26 · 05-09-2006, 05:44 PM

You want glucosamine sulfate, and chondroitin sulfate. Wonderful supplements!

ratboy83 · 05-11-2006, 03:36 AM

theres no difference in absobability between glucosamine sulphate and glucosamine hydrochloride. the only difference is that the former is derived from shell fish and the latter is derived from a fungus and so is suitable for vegies and those with a shell fish allergy.

alex.