Glucosamine Sulphate by Body and Soul from £8.00

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BSGLU10		Body & Soul Glucosamine Sulphate 1000mg 90 Tablets	0.09 per Tablet	8.00
BSGLU500		Body and Soul Glucosamine Sulphate 1000mg 500 Tablets	0.08 per Tablet	38.00
PGLUE-1000		Body and Soul Glucosamine Sulphate 1000mg 1000 Tablets (Bulk bag)	0.05 per Tablet	52.96
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Glucosamine Sulphate (Sulfate) improves the repair of cartilage and protects against damage. Joint pain, joint injuries and various forms of arthritic conditions are among the most common health complains brought to the attention of doctors. Glucosamine plays an important role in the health of joints, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. Supplementation encourages the repair of damaged cartilage and effectively relieves pain and inflammation. Glucosamine is available as Glucosamine Sulphate, Glucosamine Hydrochloride (Glucosamine HCI or Glucosamine HCL) and NAG (N-Acetyl glucosamine).

Ingredients: D Glucosamine Sulphate, Di Potassium Salt, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gum Arabic, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate

Nutritional: Each tablet provides on average 1000mg of D Glucosamine Sulphate, Di Potassium Salt providing on average 750mg Glucosamine Sulphate. Free from artificial colours and preservatives, yeast, gluten, starch and lactose. No added salt or sugar

Directions: Take one or two tablets a day as a food supplement

Health Warnings: Please note that this product is marine sourced. People with allergies to sea food should not take. Contains Glucosamine, Sulphate (sulphur or SO4), and salt from potassium chloride not sodium chloride.

Health Brand: Body and Soul, Shelf: Glucosamine, Room: Vitamins and Minerals, Health Category: Muscle and Joint Care

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How It Works:

Healthy people do not need to routinely supplement with glucosamine. Most research with people who have osteoarthritis, uses 500 mg three times per day of GS. Appropriate amounts for other conditions are not known.

A glucosamine deficiency in humans has not been reported.

Glucosamine is available in a few forms. The glucosamine sulphate (GS) form (stabilized with a mineral salt) is the only form clearly shown in clinical trials to be effective for osteoarthritis. For this reason, it is the preferred form.

GS is stabilised with one of two mineral salts: sodium chloride (NaCl) or potassium chloride (KCl).^{26, 27} Although they both appear to effectively stabilise GS, the use of KCl as a stabilizer seems preferable since the average Western diet already provides far too much salt (NaCl) and not enough potassium. However, most of the research has been done with the NaCl-stabilised form.

Concerns have been raised about the quality of GS products on the market. In one study, the amount of glucosamine contained in 14 commercially available glucosamine products varied from 41% to 108% of the amount stated on the label.²⁸ Even when the weight of the sulphate molecule was included, 11 of the 14 products contained less than the amount of glucosamine stated on the label. Some manufacturers may include the weight of the stabilizing salts (NaCl or KCl) in the total weight of the product, without stating so on the label.

Glucosamine hydrochloride (GH) has been widely available as a dietary supplement for years, but only one trial has evaluated this form of glucosamine as a single remedy for OA.²⁹ This trial found only minor significant benefits from 1,500 mg per day of GH for eight weeks, in people with osteoarthritis of the knee who were also taking up to 4,000 mg per day of paracetamol. To more fairly evaluate the effects of GH, future research should involve people not taking pain-relieving medication.

Another form of glucosamine, N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG), has not been studied in people with osteoarthritis.

Side Effects:

At the amount most frequently taken by adults—500 mg three times per day of GS—adverse effects have been limited to mild reversible gastro-intestinal side effects. In one trial, people with peptic ulcers and those taking diuretic drugs were more likely to experience side effects.³⁰

Animal research has raised the possibility that glucosamine could contribute to insulin resistance.^{31, 32} This effect might theoretically result from the ability of glucosamine to interfere with an enzyme needed to regulate blood sugar levels.³³ However, available evidence does not suggest that taking glucosamine supplements will trigger or aggravate insulin resistance or high blood sugar.^{34, 35} Two large, 3-year controlled trials found that people taking GS had either slightly lower blood glucose levels or no change in blood sugar levels, compared with people taking placebo.^{36, 37} Until more is known, people taking glucosamine supplements for long periods may wish to have their blood sugar levels checked; people with diabetes should consult with a doctor before taking glucosamine and should have blood sugar levels monitored if they are taking glucosamine.

In 1999 the first case of an allergic reaction to oral GS was reported.³⁸ Allergic reactions to this supplement appear to be rare.

Interactions:

Some GS is processed with sodium chloride (table salt), which is restricted in some diets (particularly for people with high blood pressure).

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