Food Supplements - Glucosamine Sulfate

 
(also referred to as...)

Glucosamine

 
Description

Glucosamine is an amino acid sugar that is naturally synthesized in the body by combining glucose with glutamine. A component of carbohydrates, amino sugars are incorporated into body tissues, as opposed to being used as an energy source.

Glucosamine acts as the building block for joints to repair damaged tissue and provides your body with the "raw material" required to synthesize one type of mucopolysaccharide (a major component of connective tissues) called glycosaminoglycan, found in cartilage. Glycosaminoglycan is required to restore damaged cartilage and reduce inflammation.

Glucosamine helps form bones, eyes, heart valves, ligaments, nails, skin, and tendons. It is also involved with mucous secretions of the digestive, respiratory, and urinary tracts. Concentrations of this amino acid sugar naturally decline as you age, making your body more susceptible to joint injuries, arthritis, and other joint problems.

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