Glucosamine is essential for maintaining healthy cartilage, the smooth tissue that lines joints, as well as other connective tissues There are no edible food sources of glucosamine, so when our bodies fail to manufacture sufficient natural glucosamine, supplementation is useful to help maintain joint mobility.

Glucosamine is available in various forms. Glucosamine sulphate is the substance which has been repeatedly and successfully used alone in studies. It has an exceptional absorption rate of 90 - 98%.

After absorption, it travels primarily to joint tissues, where it is incorporated into the connective tissue matrix of cartilage, ligaments and tendons.