- The best-research Glucosamine
- All the Glucosamine and Sulphur your
joints need
- 3 Caps per day give the research dosage
- Economical 200 caps bottle
- No Chondrotin (They're just big units of
glucosamine)

Glucosamine is a simple molecule that can be manufactured in
the body. The main function of glucosamine on joints is to
stimulate the manufacture of molecules known as
glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) - key structural components of
cartilage.

Glucosamine is an essential component of joints and intestinal
tissue and is involved in the production of synovial fluid, which
lubricates the joints. Sulfur is also utilized in the production of
cartilage tissue. Sulfur is an essential nutrient for joint tissue
where it functions in the stabilization of the connective tissue
matrix of cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. The sulfur levels in
the blood and joint fluid is very low in people with osteoarthritis.
Researchers discovered that sulfur inhibits the various enzymes
which lead to cartilage destruction in osteoarthritis (e.g.,
collagenase, elastases, and hyaluronidase) The inability to
manufacture glucosamine and a lack of sulphur in the body has
been suggested to be the leading factor to osteoarthritis.

Different forms of Glucosamine: some Comparisons












Sulfur, after calcium and phosphorus, is the most abundant
mineral element found in our body. It is available to us in our
diets, derived almost exclusively from proteins, and yet only 2 of
the 20 amino acids normally present in proteins contains sulfur.

Scientific References
1. J Rheumatol. 2001;28:1347–1355. Evaluation of glucosamine
sulfate compared to ibuprofen for the treatment of
temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a randomized double
blind controlled 3 month clinical trial. Thie NM, Prasad NG, Major
PW.

2.  Lancet. 2001;357:251–6. Long-term effects of glucosamine
sulphate on osteoarthritis progression: a randomised, placebo-
controlled clinical trial.  Reginster JY, Deroisy R, Rovati L, et al.

3. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2004;12:506-11.  Effect of
glucosamine supplementation on fasting and non-fasting
plasma glucose and serum insulin concentrations in healthy
individuals. Tannis AJ, Barban J, Conquer JA.

4. Br Community Nurs. 2002 Mar;7(3):148-52. Glucosamine
therapy compared to ibuprofen for joint pain.Ruane R, Griffiths P.

5. Med Hypotheses. 1994 May;42(5):323-7. The neglect of
glucosamine as a treatment for osteoarthritis-- a personal
perspective.McCarty MF.

6. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2005 May;13(5):387-94. Glucosamine
and chondroitin sulphate regulate gene expression and
synthesis of nitric oxide and prostaglandin E(2) in articular
cartilage explants. Chan PS, Carson JP, Rosa GJ, Orth MW.

7. Arch Intern Med. 2002 Oct 14;162(18):2113-23. Glucosamine
sulphate use and delay of progression of knee osteoarthritis: a 3-
years, randimised, placebo-controlled, double-blind study.
Pavelka K et al.

8.  Rheumatol Int 12:81-8, 1992. Analysis of glycosaminoglycans
in human sera after oral administration of chondroitin sulfate.
Baici A, et al.:

9. Rheumatology Int 13:41-43, 1993. Bioavailability of oral
chondroitin sulfate.  Baici A and Wagenhauser FJ:

10. Litera Rheumatologica 14:69-75, 1992.
The effect of chondroitin sulfate treatment in coxarthritis. A double-
blind placebo study.  Conrozier T and Vignon E:
Supplement Facts
Serving size: 1 Cap  
Servings Per Container: 200

Amount Per Serving   
Glucosamine Sulfate • 2KCI  670 mg

Yielding:
Glucosamine Sulfate 500 mg   
Potassium Chloride 170 mg

Other Ingredients: Magnesium stearate.
Capsule consists of gelatin and titanium
dioxide for color. Does NOT contain salt
(sodium chloride [NaCl]).
Jarrow's Formula's
Glucosamine Sulphate 200 caps
500mg per Cap
$34
  Glucosamine
sulfate
N-Acetyl
Glucosamine
Glucosamine
HCL
Chondroitin
Sulfate
Absorption rate
90-98%
Poor
90-98%
0-13%
Contains sulfur
Yes
No
No
Yes
Over 200
scientific
studies
Yes
No
No
No
Double blind
studies
Many
None
None
Few