Ingredient Spotlight: Glucosamine HCl
What it is, what it does & how it works...
Related Reading: Glucosamine for Dogs Glucosamine is an amino sugar produced by the body for use in tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and the fluid around the body's joints. Glucosamine can be helpful for joint health (e.g., as a supplement) to people, dogs, and horses to support healthy joints because it provides building blocks for synovial fluid, cartilage and connective tissues. Glucosamine is one of the most commonly used dietary supplements in the United States. Commercial glucosamine is typically extracted from shellfish. Because it is taken from the shell rather than the flesh of shellfish, glucosamine supplements are generally safe for those with shellfish allergies; however, it is best to consult a doctor first if you have a shellfish allergy before consuming glucosamine.
The science behind the supplement
Glucosamine comes in three forms: glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride (used by Springtime), and N-acetyl glucosamine. Glucosamine is one of the essential components of cartilage and it is made by the combination of glucose and the amino acid glutamine by the enzyme glucosamine synthetase. Human and animal studies suggest that glucosamine supports healthy cartilage production and maintenance. Although it is a stand-alone supplement, glucosamine for joint health seems to be more effective when combined with chondroitin sulfate.
Proven effective in a major U.S. medical trial
The University of Utah School of Medicine coordinated a large-scale, multicenter clinical trial. The study found that glucosamine combined with chondroitin sulfate provided significant joint health benefits 79% of a study group. For more info on the study, click here. Springtime uses the highest quality glucosamine -- third-party tested for potency, purity, and safety. Below you will find more information on Springtime products containing glucosamine:
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Glucosamine for Horses
99% pure glucosamine HCl for joint health.
Glucosamine is important for horses to help maintain joint integrity during the wear and tear of training or normal daily activity.
A naturally sweet, single-ingredient supplement for healthy joint maintenance. -
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Joint Health Comfort + for Horses
Powdered formula made with ingredients known to help joints stay lubricated, support a normal inflammatory response, and ease discomfort.
Made with high-quality chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia serrata for comfort and mobility. Superior joint lubricants help with occasional stiffness associated with aging and post strenuous activity discomfort.
Powdered horse joint health formula with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia serrata for comfort and mobility. -
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Joint Health Wafers
Tableted joint health product that is easy to give and convenient for travel.
Powerful joint health supplement with chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM, and vitamin C, along with carrot powder for easy administration.
Powerful joint health supplement with chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM, and vitamin C, along with real carrot flavor for easy administration. -
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Longevity for Dogs
Helps maintain healthy joints, skin, digestion, and immune system. This blend also supports a normal detoxification process, which helps dogs defend against common environmental toxins.
Longevity is our strongest, most comprehensive supplement for dogs of all life stages. It can be especially beneficial to older, less active dogs. Longevity is the choice of "natural" breeders. Featuring a blend of 16 natural ingredients, including bee pollen, spirulina, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, vitamin C, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, manganese and more.
Powerful supplement blend, including chondroitin, MSM, glucosamine HCl, spirulina, and bee pollen, in a powder formula, to support multiple health functions. -
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Joint Health Chewables for Dogs
Powerful hip and joint supplement for dogs of all ages.
Convenient chewable tablet with superior joint lubricants to support healthy hip and joint function, help with occasional stiffness associated with aging, and maintain cartilage, ligament, and tendon health. Powerful ingredients: chondroitin sulfate, MSM, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, and manganese.
Convenient chewable tablet supports healthy hip and joint function with the popular ingredients chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine HCl and MSM. -
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The Combo for Dogs
An economical combination of two of our best-selling dog supplements - Buying Fresh Factors® + Joint Health Chewables = The Combo for Dogs
Combining Fresh Factors® and our new & improved Joint Health Chewables gives dogs a powerful one-two punch for life-long health. They get Fresh Factors® for supporting healthy skin, digestion, and joints, plus Joint Health Chewables, now with added hyaluronic acid and manganese, to keep their joints lubricated, flexible, and healthy. Using these dog supplements together works great.
An economical combination of two of our best products: Fresh Factors for wide-spectrum nutrition, plus Joint Health Chewables to support joint health. -
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Advanced Hip & Joint Formula for Dogs
This formula is the powdered version of our Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables. Known to help joints stay lubricated, support a normal inflammatory response, and ease discomfort.
Powdered formula made with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine for healthy joint support, and boswellia for comfort and mobility. Excellent for aging dogs.
Powdered formula with chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and glucosamine HCl for healthy joint support, and boswellia for comfort & mobility. -
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Joint Health Capsules
Supports the body's normal inflammatory response.
Contains chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM and vitamin C to support healthy joints and a healthy inflammation response, such as one might normally experience after rigorous activity or with healthy aging.*
Contains chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, MSM and vitamin C to support healthy joints and a healthy inflammation response, such as one might normally experience after rigorous activity or with healthy aging.* -
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Joint Health OA + for Dogs
Powdered formula made with Optimal Amounts of joint specific ingredients known to help support all the structures in a joint.
Chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, and MSM work to support healthy hips and joints. Plus, hyaluronic acid helps maintain joint lubrication and manganese promotes bone health.
Powdered formula made with Optimal Amounts of joint specific ingredients known to help support all the structures in a joint. -
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Joint Health OA + for Horses
Powdered formula made with Optimal Amounts of joint specific ingredients known to help support all the structures in a joint.
Chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, and MSM work to support healthy hips and joints. Plus, hyaluronic acid helps maintain joint lubrication and manganese promotes bone health.
Powdered formula made with Optimal Amounts of joint specific ingredients known to help support all the structures in a joint. -
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Longevity + Skin & Coat Oil
Starter KitPowder & Oil
Longevity is our strongest, most comprehensive supplement for dogs of all life stages. Pairing with Skin & Coat Oil will help your dog look and feel great!
Powerful Pair! Longevity, our most comprehensive supplement for dogs, together with Skin & Coat Oil, will have your dogs looking and feeling their best. -
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Joint Health Chewables + Skin & Coat Oil
Starter KitChewable & Oil
Joint Health Chewables offers powerful hip and joint support in a convenient tablet. Plus, Skin & Coat Oil helps maintain skin health and a brilliant coat.
Choose Joint Health Chewables for superior hip and joint support, plus, Skin & Coat Oil to help maintain skin health and a soft, brilliant, weatherproof coat.