Glucosamine Hydrochloride — answers to glucosamine HCl
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An amino sugar naturally present in cartilage, produced for supplements from sources such as shellfish shells or fermentation. The hydrochloride form is one of two common salt forms sold, the other being glucosamine sulfate.
Why it’s used
Taken by some to support joint comfort, particularly in osteoarthritis.
What the evidence is for
joint symptoms in osteoarthritis (mainly studied as glucosamine sulfate).
What the evidence says
According to NCCIH, most of the clinical trial evidence for glucosamine and joint symptoms involves glucosamine sulfate rather than the hydrochloride form, and overall results across trials are mixed, with some showing modest benefit and others showing none. Evidence specific to the hydrochloride salt is comparatively thin.
Context
Trials of glucosamine sulfate for osteoarthritis have commonly used around 1,500 milligrams per day over periods of weeks to months; protocols for the hydrochloride form are less standardized.
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