Studio : Glucosamine Sulfate Publisher : Glucosamine Sulfate Binding : Health and Beauty Product Description This is one of a few supplement where actual scientific clinical trial has been done. Glucosamine sulfate, which is a naturally occurring chemical found in the fluid around joints, can be either harvested from the shells of shellfish or can be made in laboratory. Glucaosamin sulfate is commonly used for arthritis, mainly osteoarthritis. Though different forms of glucosamine is available mainly glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride and N-acetyl glucosamine, most of the studies are done with glucosamine sulfate.Some researchers think that 'sulfate' part is important since sulfate is needed by body to produce cartilage. This is one reason it is believed that glucosamine sulfate might work better than other forms of glucosamine. This product also contains chondroitin and hyaluronic acid. Chondroitin helps cartilage retain water and some believe the combination works better than glucosamine alone. Hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in human body at high concentrations in fluids around joints and in eye helps to cushion and lubricate joints and other tissues as well as aids in healing process. The combined ingredients help to supply the materials needed to rebuild the cushion around the joints. * 0
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