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A sulfate salt of glucosamine, an amino sugar found naturally in cartilage. Supplement forms are typically derived from shellfish shells or made synthetically.
Why it’s used
Taken to support joint comfort and function, particularly in osteoarthritis.
What the evidence is for
possible modest symptom relief in osteoarthritis.
What the evidence says
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health notes that large trials of glucosamine sulfate for osteoarthritis have produced mixed results, with some showing modest symptom improvement and others showing no meaningful difference from placebo. Overall, the evidence is inconsistent enough that no firm conclusion about effectiveness has been reached.
Context
Many of the trials showing benefit used a specific crystalline glucosamine sulfate formulation at around 1,500 mg per day, and results have not always generalized to other glucosamine preparations.
Rumors
Possible modest symptom relief in osteoarthritis.
Unresolvedhealth and safety evidence
Studied in: adults with knee osteoarthritis.
Measured as an outcome.
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Osteoarthritis (Regulatory) · Funding not checked