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Support Your Joint Health with Glucosamine Supplements from Holland & Barrett

Take care of your joints with Holland & Barrett’s range of glucosamine supplements. Known for their ability to support joint health and mobility, our glucosamine and chondroitin products are designed to help you stay active and comfortable. Explore our selection and find the perfect supplement to aid your joint health needs.

 

Why Choose Glucosamine and Chondroitin?

Glucosamine and chondroitin are natural compounds found in healthy cartilage. They play a crucial role in maintaining the structure and function of your joints. Our glucosamine supplements, including glucosamine sulphate and glucosamine and chondroitin tablets, provide the nutrients needed to support joint health and reduce discomfort associated with wear and tear.

 

Discover the Benefits of Glucosamine Sulfate

Glucosamine sulphate is a popular form of glucosamine, known for its high absorption rate and effectiveness in supporting joint health. By taking glucosamine sulphate supplements, you can help maintain healthy cartilage, support joint function, and promote overall joint comfort. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to enhance their joint health naturally.

 

Tailored for Your Needs

We offer a variety of glucosamine supplements to suit different preferences and requirements. Whether you prefer tablets, capsules, or gel forms, our extensive range ensures you’ll find the perfect product for your lifestyle. Our glucosamine supplements are available in various strengths, allowing you to choose the dosage that best supports your joint health.

 

Don’t let joint discomfort slow you down. Invest in your joint health with glucosamine supplements from Holland & Barrett. Shop our extensive range of glucosamine and chondroitin products today and take the first step towards maintaining healthy, flexible joints. Your journey to better joint health starts here.

Support Your Joint Health with Glucosamine Supplements from Holland & Barrett

Take care of your joints with Holland & Barrett’s range of glucosamine supplements. Known for their ability to support joint health and mobility, our glucosamine and chondroitin products are designed to help you stay active and comfortable. Explore our selection and find the perfect supplement to aid your joint health needs.

 

Why Choose Glucosamine and Chondroitin?

Glucosamine and chondroitin are natural compounds found in healthy cartilage. They play a crucial role in maintaining the structure and function of your joints. Our glucosamine supplements, including glucosamine sulphate and glucosamine and chondroitin tablets, provide the nutrients needed to support joint health and reduce discomfort associated with wear and tear.

 

Discover the Benefits of Glucosamine Sulfate

Glucosamine sulphate is a popular form of glucosamine, known for its high absorption rate and effectiveness in supporting joint health. By taking glucosamine sulphate supplements, you can help maintain healthy cartilage, support joint function, and promote overall joint comfort. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to enhance their joint health naturally.

 

Tailored for Your Needs

We offer a variety of glucosamine supplements to suit different preferences and requirements. Whether you prefer tablets, capsules, or gel forms, our extensive range ensures you’ll find the perfect product for your lifestyle. Our glucosamine supplements are available in various strengths, allowing you to choose the dosage that best supports your joint health.

 

Don’t let joint discomfort slow you down. Invest in your joint health with glucosamine supplements from Holland & Barrett. Shop our extensive range of glucosamine and chondroitin products today and take the first step towards maintaining healthy, flexible joints. Your journey to better joint health starts here.

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FAQs
What is glucosamine?

Naturally present in our bodies the chemical glucosamine sulfate, often shortened to glucosamine, makes up the fluid and tissue that surrounds our joints.

 

As we get older, our natural levels of glucosamine tend to drop, resulting in several potential age-related health conditions.

 

Glucosamine is also found in non-human tissue and has been observed in shellfish shells, fungi and animal bones. However, there are very few food sources of glucosamine.

 

While many glucosamine supplements contain lab-produced glucosamine, some are made using natural sources, with some even containing shark cartilage.

Why opt for glucosamine?

This amino sugar is used by the body to create a variety of chemicals that are needed for the building of joints, tendons and ligaments as well as synovial fluid, the fluid that surrounds and protects joints.

Which is the best glucosamine supplement out there?

There are a number of different versions of glucosamine, not just glucosamine sulfate. 

 

These others, including glucosamine hydrochloride (or glucosamine HCL), and N-acetyl glucosamine, have the same uses as glucosamine sulfate but they tend to be less effective when used in a supplement.

 

Many supplements contain additional ingredients which some think make glucosamine more effective. 

 

These include chondroitin sulfate and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). This combination, as found in Solgar glucosamine chondroitin MSM, is particularly popular.

How much glucosamine should I take?

A dose of 1500mg of glucosamine sulphate is usual, taken at once or in two or three doses throughout the day.

Can glucosamine supplements cause any side effects?

Most people take glucosamine without feeling any ill effects.

 

However, some people report experiencing heartburn, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea or constipation after taking glucosamine supplements.

Is glucosamine suitable for me?

There are some people for whom glucosamine is not suitable. For example, those who are pregnant or breastfeeding or those taking the blood-thinning drug Coumadin or topoisomerase II inhibitors for cancer.

 

There is some evidence that glucosamine may not be suitable for asthmatics or people with diabetes. However, research is ongoing. 

 

Those with glaucoma should consult their GP before taking glucosamine supplements and it is recommended to stop taking supplements two weeks before any scheduled surgery.

 

Glucosamine may not be suitable for those with shellfish allergies because the shells used in some supplements have been in contact with shellfish meat.