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Glucosamine sulfate
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
Glucosamine sulfate is a precursor to many elements of cartilage. It is extracted from chitin (the shells of crabs, oysters, and shrimp) and is available in tablet or capsule form, often combined with chondroitin sulfate.
[ Claimed effect of glucosamine sulfate
Scientific evidence supports the use of glucosamine sulfate for the treatment of both mild and moderate osteoarthritis of the knee. Its role in the treatment of more severe knee osteoarthritis and osteoarthritis elsewhere in the body is less well defined. Some evidence suggests that the drug had both an analgesic and a disease-modifying effect. The mechanism is unknown but may be related to improved glycosaminoglycan synthesis as a result of the sulfate moiety. Dose: 500 mg orally 3 times daily.
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