Glucosamine Sulfate (for joints & arthritis)
Glucosamine Sulfate (for joints & arthritis)
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100% pure human grade with no fillers or additives
Glucosamine is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of the polysaccharides, chitosan, and chitin. Glucosamine is one of the most abundant monosaccharides.
Glucosamine plays a vital role in building cartilage, and many take it as a supplement to treat arthritis and osteoarthritis. It occurs naturally in the fluid around the joints, in animal bones, bone marrow, shellfish, and fungi.
Glucosamine, especially glucosamine sulfate, is extracted from the shells of shellfish to make dietary supplements. A synthetic form is made in laboratories, also.
To date, most studies into the potential health benefits of glucosamine focus on glucosamine sulfate.
Glucosamine is vital for building cartilage. Cartilage is a flexible, tough connective tissue found in several parts of the body. This firm, rubbery tissue functions as padding at the ends of long bones where they meet joints.
As we age, cartilage can become less flexible and can steadily breakdown. There is some evidence that glucosamine might slow this process.
Some scientists believe it is the sulfur in glucosamine that is beneficial for cartilage health. Sulfur must be incorporated into cartilage to build and repair it. Naturally, glucosamine plays a role in the incorporation of sulfur into cartilage.
Our Glucosamine is Sulfate.
Both glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride are found in joint supplements that help reduce pain, inflammation, and increase joint health. The major differences between to the two are:
1. Glucosamine sulfate contains the sulfur required for building and repairing cartilage, while glucosamine hydrochloride does not.
2. The research on glucosamine hydrochloride is not substantial, while glucosamine sulfate has been clinically shown to improve joint health.
It works very well together with MSM to maintain healthy joints and also to treat during times of injury or onset of arthritis.
Available in joint packs with MSM
Dosages for Ponies:
Loading - 8g/day
Stress - 8g/day
Maintenance - 4g/day
Dosages for 500kg horses:
Loading - 10g/day
Stress - 10g/day
Maintenance - 5g/day
Dosages for 600kg+ horses:
Loading - 15g/day
Stress - 15g/day
Maintenance - 8g/day
Dosages for 700kg+ horses:
Loading - 20g/day
Stress - 20g/day
Maintenance - 10g/day
Dosage for dogs:
400mg per 10kg weight daily
1/8 teaspoon per 10kg weight daily
Twice daily for stress dose
(5g equals 1 level teaspoon)
If your animal has no injuries or conditions then do a 2 week loading dose then drop back to the maintenance dose.
If your animal has joint related injuries or suffers from Osteoarthritis then it maybe more beneficial to put him/her on the stress dose for the period of the injury or permanently for Osteoarthritis.
Available in Joint pack with MSM click here
If you would like to read up on some more information about Glucosamine we have an article explaining the difference between Glucosamine sulfate and Glucosamine HCL
