2006-08-18 04:05:20 · 4 answers · asked by kmpsetty 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
What are Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate?
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity.
Both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are sold as dietary or nutritional supplements. They are extracted from animal tissue: glucosamine from crab, lobster or shrimp shells; and chondroitin sulfate from animal cartilage, such as tracheas or shark cartilage.
# Because glucosamine is an amino sugar, people with diabetes should check their blood sugar levels more frequently when taking this supplement.
2006-08-18 04:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by newsgirlinos2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 18:12:14 · answer #2 · answered by Alisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 09:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemically, glucosamine contains a molecule of glucose, bound with an ammonia molecule. so it does have glucose, CHEMICALLY.
Biologically, it does break down into glucose in the stomach so better stay away from it.
(This info is from what i learnt in school, i'd suggest u consult a food-chemist or a dietitian to know more about it)
sorry if i wasnt any help
2006-08-18 04:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋