Glucosamine Sulfate
Joint & RecoveryCartilage building block. Most evidence supports the sulfate form for knee osteoarthritis with months of consistent use.
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Typical dose
1500 mg daily
Evidence
Moderate (some RCTs)
Onset time
Cumulative: 8–24 weeks
Half-life
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Forms
Capsule, Tablet
Source
marine
Best taken with
with food
Best time of day
any
Bioavailability
3/5
Safety rating
4/5
Price per serving
$0.25
Vegan / GF / 3rd-party
✗ / ✓ / ✓
Common uses
- • Knee osteoarthritis
- • Joint pain
- • Cartilage support
Effect profile
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Common side effects
- • Mild GI upset
- • Headache
Avoid if
- • Shellfish allergy
- • Diabetes (mild glucose effect)
Drug interactions
- • Warfarin (mild)
- • Acetaminophen
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Medical disclaimer
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