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Glossary: Glucosamine
 


Definition
A compound manufactured from glucose used in building cartilage.

Topics Related To Glucosamine
BromelainAs A Treatment
"...Bromelain is also helpful in the absorption of many other supplemental ingredients such as glucosamine, quercetin, rutin, and many others..."

Gastric/Peptic/Duodenal Ulcers

Recommendation Bromelain
"In an extensive study of the effect of bromelain on the stomach lining, it was found that bromelain increased the uptake of sulfur by 50% and glucosamine by 30-90%..."

Glucosamine / Chondroitin Sulfate

As A Treatment
"Glucosamine is a key compound of the substance that makes up connective tissue such as cartilage..."

MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)

As A Treatment
"...Additionally, it provides structure to the glucosamine needed for healthy ligaments, tendons, heart valves, etc..."

Osteoarthritis

Relationship to Manganese Requirement
"Bone cartilage can’t grow or repair itself adequately without manganese - an essential part of glucosamine, which is in turn a major joint building block..."





Last updated: Apr 07, 2008


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