What is glucosamine?

Answer by  lita (135)

Glucosamine is a amino sugar and a precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. It starts with the fermantation of a grain. Its widely use as a therapy for osteoarthritis.

Answer by  Darry (3853)

Glucosamine is a supplement that many individuals take for chronic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and joint pain. Glucosamine is manufactured using chitin, occasionally taken from the exoskeletons of lobsters and other similar animals. It is taken due to its ability to possible reduce cartilage degradation and the other effects of arthritis. There are conflicting studies as to the effectiveness of Glucosamine.

Answer by  Rose (6804)

Glucosamine is a common medication used to treat the symptoms of arthritis, it is used to promote the function and growth of joints.

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

glucosamine is an amino sugar extracted from the tissue of shellfish. Many believe it can be used as supplement to cure arthritis