An aminomonosacchoride naturally occurring in the human body It is the key substance that determines how many proteoglycans (water-holding) molecules are formed in the cartilage The greater the amount of glucosamine, the greater the amount of proteoglycans available to help maintain healthy cartilage
classified as an amino sugar Unlike other sugars, amino sugars are carbohydrates incorporated into body tissue rather than being used as an energy source, Glucosamine is involved in the formation of cartilage, ligaments, tendons, bones, eyes, nails and heart valves- Made by the body from glucose and the amino acid glutamine; also available in supplement form
Anatural substance that provides the building blocks needed for the body to repair and make cartilage This supplement is believed to ease osteoarthritis pain and stiffness and to have no known serious side effects
a glucose or galactose molecule with an amine group attached see also glucuronic acid
an amino derivative of glucose that is a component of polysaccharides such as chitin; it is marketed as a dietary supplement supposedly to reduce the symptoms of arthritis