Glucosamine is found in high concentrations in the joints. Glucosamine is sometimes used in combination with chondroitin sulfate as a treatment for arthritis. Glucosamine is available as glucosamine sulfate or glucosamine hydrochloride ( glucosamine hcl ). Glucosamine is needed to produce glycosaminoglycan, a molecule used in the formation and repair of cartilage and other body tissues. Glucosamine is available in capsule, powder, liquid, and tablet forms.
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