The Solgar Glucosamine Hydrochloride 1000 mg is a dietary supplement in tablets, with 1000 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride per tablet, which provides 830 mg of pure glucosamine. The raw material does not come from shellfish. The package contains 60 tablets, which is two months with one tablet per day.
It is aimed at adults who want to cover their glucosamine intake with a clearly stated amount per unit. It stands out for those who are allergic to shellfish, as the usual glucosamine on the market is produced from crustacean shells, and for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar, that is, a sugar molecule that also carries an amino group. The body synthesizes it from glucose and glutamine and uses it as a raw material for glycosaminoglycans, the long carbohydrate chains that, together with proteins, form proteoglycans. These molecules retain water and give cartilage its elasticity.
There is a difference between commercial forms. Sulfate glucosamine is accompanied by sulfate ions and usually by sodium or potassium salt, while the hydrochloride form, as here, contains a higher percentage of pure glucosamine per milligram of raw material, without added sodium. That is why 1000 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride provide 830 mg of glucosamine. The substance has been studied for decades in relation to joints, but it does not have an approved health claim in the European Union, so it is described here as what it is and where it fits, without any promise of effect.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, glucosamine is naturally found in bones and cartilage. The company states that:
The above statements are attributed to the producer. Glucosamine does not have an approved health claim by EFSA and references to its benefits remain a subject of research.
The formula is monopreparative. It does not include chondroitin, MSM, collagen or vitamins or minerals, so it is not accompanied by approved claims of nutritional ingredients. Anyone who wants an approved claim for cartilage will find it in vitamin C, which contributes to the normal formation of collagen for the normal function of cartilage, in a separate preparation.
The product is declared sugar-free, salt-free, starch-free, yeast-free, wheat-free, soy-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, preservative-free, artificial sweetener-free, fragrance-free or color-free, while the producer labels it vegan, kosher and lactose-free. The excipients are limited to microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide and coating materials.
It suits adults with shellfish allergy who cannot use the classic glucosamine from shells. It is of interest to those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet and want the same substance from plant raw material. It is an option for people who exercise systematically or have heavy work for their joints and want to supplement their diet, as well as for those who prefer one tablet a day instead of multiple doses.
The product is a dietary supplement. It does not replace a medical diagnosis, monitoring or treatment. Persistent pain, swelling or stiffness in a joint requires evaluation by a doctor.
Main ingredients: per 1 tablet, Glucosamine hydrochloride (without shellfish) 1000 mg, which provides 830 mg of glucosamine.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, vegetable glycerine from palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, fragrances or colors. The producer declares the product vegan, kosher and lactose-free.
Format: tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 tablet per day, preferably with meals.
With one tablet per day, the 60-tablet package is sufficient for 60 days of use, that is, two months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have diabetes, if you are taking anticoagulant or other medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
Each tablet contains 1000 mg of glucosamine hydrochloride, which provides 830 mg of pure glucosamine.
The hydrochloride form provides a higher percentage of pure glucosamine per milligram and is not accompanied by added sodium or potassium.
The raw material is declared by the producer as not coming from shellfish. If you have a serious allergy, check the label and ask your pharmacist.
Preferably with a meal. A consistent time of intake facilitates consistency.
Glucosamine is an amino sugar and medical advice is recommended before use in diabetes.
No. There is no approved claim by EFSA, so references to benefits are attributed to the producer or remain research-based.
The combination is common in practice. Ask your pharmacist about your overall regimen.
With one tablet per day it covers 60 days, that is two months of continuous use.
* Glucosamine does not have an approved health claim by EFSA under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. References to benefits are attributed to the producer. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Main ingredients: per 1 tablet, Glucosamine hydrochloride (without shellfish) 1000 mg, which provides 830 mg of glucosamine.
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, vegetable glycerine from palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
Free of: sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, fragrances or colors. The producer declares the product vegan, kosher and lactose-free.
Form: tablets
Recommended dosage: for adults, 1 tablet daily, preferably with meals.
With 1 tablet per day, the pack of 60 tablets is sufficient for 60 days of use, i.e., two months. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have diabetes, if you are taking anticoagulant or other medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
