The glucosamine portion of this product is glucosamine-sulfate rather than glucosamine-hcl?
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There is a small amount of real evidence that glucsamine-sulfate and condrotin sulfate combinations DO help arthritis. (It seems to help my wife.. she is a doctor.) There have been some studies with the HCL versions and they did NOT help. (I don't know if I can find those studies again or not...). I suspect the HCL is cheaper to manufacture since many products that used to have the sulfate now have it replaced with HCL, and since the supplements industry has succeeded in preventing any kind of regulation of its products, the only way to find out is to try. And it may take at least a couple of months of use for any one product to see if it will help - any improvements will be very gradual. There is a small amount of real evidence that glucsamine-sulfate and condrotin sulfate combinations DO help arthritis. (It seems to help my wife.. she is a doctor.) There have been some studies with the HCL versions and they did NOT help. (I don't know if I can find those studies again or not...). I suspect the HCL is cheaper to manufacture since many products that used to have the sulfate now have it replaced with HCL, and since the supplements industry has succeeded in preventing any kind of regulation of its products, the only way to find out is to try. And it may take at least a couple... » Read More There is a small amount of real evidence that glucsamine-sulfate and condrotin sulfate combinations DO help arthritis. (It seems to help my wife.. she is a doctor.) There have been some studies with the HCL versions and they did NOT help. (I don't know if I can find those studies again or not...). I suspect the HCL is cheaper to manufacture since many products that used to have the sulfate now have it replaced with HCL, and since the supplements industry has succeeded in preventing any kind of regulation of its products, the only way to find out is to try. And it may take at least a couple of months of use for any one product to see if it will help - any improvements will be very gradual. « Show Less
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yes - that is why I bought it! My doctor told me to buy the glucosamine with sulfate rather than the hcl
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This product has sulfate. G-glucosamine is better if you can find it and afford it.
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the main ingredient, glucosamine is 750MG per tablet. my dog is under 25 pounds so they say give her half of one a day.
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I am not the manufacturer - but no, it does contain sulfates, as listed as an ingredient on the bottle.
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Glucosamine Hcl (shellfish) - 1600mg Chondroitin Sulfate (beef and/or porcine) - 1200mg MSM (Methyl-sulfonylmethane 99.9%) - 1000mg Manganese Chelate - 7mg Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) - 10mg I uploaded the back label of it.
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Ingredients: Glucosamine Hydrochloride (Crab and Shrimp*), Chondroitin Sulfate, Manganese Ascorbate, Gelatin, Water, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, Fd&c Red #3 and Fd&c Blue #1.
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It's listed on the label as sodium chondroitin sulfate, and my understanding is that it's made in a lab. We purchased this because the glucosamine found most commonly in this supplement comes from shellfish, and my wife is allergic to shellfish.
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Glucosamine HCI....1500mgMSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)....750mgCMO (Cetyl Myrristoleate) complex...100mgBoswellia extract (65% Boswellic acid) 100 mgLipase...5 mg
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I am reading the back of the bag and it says Glucosamine HCL (from shellfish) 500 mg. I also read all the ingredients on the bag and it mentions Glucosamine Hydrochloride. Hope this answers your question.
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There is a good article on that at the Mayo Clinic site: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/glucosamine/background/hrb-20059572 From what I have read the main reason many prefer the HCI is due to the high amount of salt in the Sulfate.
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I have ordered this product from two different providers. I still have a container that is almost empty now. Both of the containers list Glucosamine at 500 mgs.
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Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate is one of the product's ingredients - so it's not sulfate free.
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I do not know. I purchased this for one purpose. I do not use any other products,because of allergies to all sulfate.but once I got it I realized it has other things in it I can not use,so I do not use it.
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This is the other Kirkland brand which contains chondroitin http://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature%E2%84%A2-Glucosamine-%2526-Chondroitin%2c-220-Tablets.product.11540398.html
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After reading the only answer that only gives the "other ingredients" I thought I'd add the important ingredients for which I take it. Glucosamine HCI 2000mg, Chondroitin Sulfate 1200mg, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) 500mg and Hyaluronic Acid 10mg. Also contains Vitamin D3 400IU -calories 30 - sodium 115mg - total carbs 7g and 1g fiber. 2 tbs / 1oz seving size. I use to use pill form along with Doctor's Best Hyaluronic Acid which contains Biocell collagen type II. I like the liquid glucosamine much better than pill form. It seems to work much better as it's probably easier to absorb. I could feel a difference about a week after switching to liquid. After reading the only answer that only gives the "other ingredients" I thought I'd add the important ingredients for which I take it. Glucosamine HCI 2000mg, Chondroitin Sulfate 1200mg, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) 500mg and Hyaluronic Acid 10mg. Also contains Vitamin D3 400IU -calories 30 - sodium 115mg - total carbs 7g and 1g fiber. 2 tbs / 1oz seving size. I use to use pill form along with Doctor's Best Hyaluronic Acid which contains Biocell collagen type II. I like the liquid glucosamine much better than pill form. It seems to work much better as it's probably easier to... » Read More After reading the only answer that only gives the "other ingredients" I thought I'd add the important ingredients for which I take it. Glucosamine HCI 2000mg, Chondroitin Sulfate 1200mg, MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) 500mg and Hyaluronic Acid 10mg. Also contains Vitamin D3 400IU -calories 30 - sodium 115mg - total carbs 7g and 1g fiber. 2 tbs / 1oz seving size. I use to use pill form along with Doctor's Best Hyaluronic Acid which contains Biocell collagen type II. I like the liquid glucosamine much better than pill form. It seems to work much better as it's probably easier to absorb. I could feel a difference about a week after switching to liquid. « Show Less
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It is sulfate free, but what you are most likely really looking for is surfactant free. Sulfates are a sort of buzz word because they are/were the most commonly used surfactants. The second ingredient, Decyl Glucoside, is a surfactant.
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The Glucosamine HCl used in Connectin originates from the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea. It is from green-lipped muscles and is Pharmaceutical Grade.
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The label reads: glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid, zinc, manganese, copper. inactive: liver Meal, magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate, natural flavor, powdered cellulose, silicone dioxide, stearic acid.