Glucosamine Dosage WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Glucosamine Dosage
The best glucosamine dosage is not currently known.1 Various research and clinical studies have used different dosages. In adult studies, the most widely used dose was 500 milligrams three times a day or a once a day dose of 1.5 grams. Another study recommended 20 milligrams per kilogram of body weight.2 However it is advisable to discuss with your health care provider what dose is right for you.3
Fast Facts:
- There are three primary types of glucosamine available, they include glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and N-acetyl glucosamine.4 There is also a non-shellfish vegetarian glucosamine.5
- Glucosamine sulfate is the most recommended and widely used form of glucosamine.6
- Glucosamine is an over-the-counter dietary supplement,7 available in capsule or tablet form.8
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Research Notes References
- ↑ RealAge: Appropriate Dose of Glucosamine
- ↑ Natural Standard Research Collaboration (via Mayo Clinic): Glucosamine Dosing
- ↑ PDRHealth: Glucosamine Dosage Information
- ↑ JointHealing: Glucosamine: Everything you Ever Wanted to Know
- ↑ BodyBuilding.com: Vegan Glucosamine
- ↑ Arthritis and Glucosamine Information Center: Glucosamine Sulfate
- ↑ About.com: Orthopedics Blog: What is the Recommended Dose of Glucosamine?
- ↑ Merck Mannuals: Glucosamine Sulfate
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Last update: Jun. 11, 2009
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