Nature’s Well Vegan Glucosamine Hydrochloride 750mg Derived from a plant source, Vegetarian Glucosamine Hydrochloride is an alternative form of glucosamine. Rather than being sourced from shellfish, it is found in a fungus known as Aspergillus niger.

Glucosamine is an amino sugar, meaning it is made from a protein molecule mixed with a sugar molecule. It occurs naturally in the body, although production may decrease with age. Glucosamine is not easily obtained from food sources, so supplements provide a safe and easy way to top up.

Glucosamine is produced naturally in the joints of the body but rarely found in major food sources. It is a key structural component of joint tissue. Glucosamine is the basis of the synthesis of several important macromolecules including glycoproteins, glycolipids, and glycosaminoglycans. These macromolecules can be found in the synovial fluid, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

Allergy advice: Glucosamine hydrochloride is a non-shellfish, non-animal derived form of glucosamine suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and those with shellfish allergies.