Glucosamine and Chondroitin are naturally occuring structural componants of healthy joints, ligaments, bones, and synovial fluid.
Glucosamine hydrochloride is a researched and tested form of glucosamine, derived from crab shells.
Chondroitin is derived from bovine sources. Glucosamine sulfate provides the joints with the building blocks they need to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis or injuries. Glucosamine sulfate may also play a role in wound healing. Glucosamine sulfate does not appear in significant amounts in most diets. Supplemental sources are derived from sea shells.