Glucosamine is one of the most abundant naturally occurring monosaccharides (simple sugars) and one of the most popular dietary supplements sold over-the-counter that aren’t classified as vitamin or mineral. Several forms other than glucosamine sulfate are available, including glucosamine hydrochloride, and N-acetylglucosamine.
Glucosamine sulfate is often recommended by many health care practitioners to support joint health. It is also widely used in animals. In terms of efficacy, clinical studies to date have produced mixed results.
Glucosamine Sulfate is known to stimulate skin cells to synthesize hyaluronic acid.