Glucosamine
Hydrochloride vs. Sulfate

99+%.	<==Best	Purity (as the specific salt)	74%
81.3%	<==Best	Bio-Active Glucosamine (as the free base)	47.8%
1,500 mg.	<==Best	Equivalent Dosage (For Equal Results)	2,608 mg.
Two bottles $39.90 Free shipping USA	<==Best	Best $ Value (Based on Purity and Equivalent Dosage)	One bottle usually around $24.50

Purity - top of page

Glucosamine Hydrochloride is highly stable and manufactured to a purity of over 99%. On the other hand, the sulfate is only 74% pure as it must be stabilized with approximately 26% sodium (or potassium) chloride to prevent it from decomposing (turning brown) and losing it's effectiveness.

Bio-Active Glucosamine - top of page

The neutral aminosugar, glucosamine, is the real bio-active material that acts as the precursor to the body's synthesis of glycomaminoglycans, hyaluronate, proteoglyeans, and collagen - all the necessary components to repair and maintain healthy cartilage and joint function. Based on the aforementioned purity and the relative molecular weights of glucosamine and each of it's salts, simple math shows that Glucosamine Hydrochloride delivers 81.3% active glucosamine while the sulfate supplies a meager 47.8%.

Equivalent Dosage - top of page

The suggested daily dosage is 1,500 mg. of Glucosamine Hydrochloride. In order to get the equivalent amount of glucosamine found in 1,500 mg. of the hydrochloride, you would need to take 2,608 mg. of the sulfate.

Functionality - top of page

Both the hydrochloride and sulfate dissolve (ionize) completely in the stomach's hydrochloric acid which makes all of the glucosamine present, regardless of the source, readily available for absorption in the small intestine. Once absorbed into the blood stream, the glucosamine, independent of the original salt, is equally available to the body.

Daily & Monthly Usage - top of page

If both products are packaged in 750 mg. capsules, you would have to take 3.5 sulfate capsules daily compared to only 2 Glucosamine Hydrochloride capsules in order to get the same amount of active glucosamine. On a monthly basis you would need 104 capsules of sulfate to equal 60 capsules of Glucosamine Hydrochloride. If packaged 60 capsules to a bottle, you would need to buy 1.73 bottles of sulfate compared to only 1 bottle of Glucosamine Hydrochloride.

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