Vegetarian Glucosamine WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Vegetarian Glucosamine
Vegetarian or vegan glucosamine is currently available in the United States. Glucosamine is usually made from components of shellfish; the vegetarian version is made through the use of corn or wheat.1 Vegetarian glucosamine not only allows supplement use for people with a vegan or vegetarian diet, but also allows for people who are allergic to shellfish or wish to keep Kosher.2 Vegetarian glucosamine is available from a variety of sources online and in some health food or nutrition stores.
Fast Facts:
- Vegetarian glucosamine works the same as traditional glucosamine.3
- Many companies selling vegetarian or vegan glucosamine have certification from the Vegan Society or a kosher certification.
- Typical adult dosage of glucosamine is 500 mg three times a day or 1,500 mg once a day.4
- Vegetarian glucosamine, like all other supplements, is not regulated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, purity, or composition.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Glucosamine
- ↑ HerbsMD: Vegetarian Glucosamine-MSM
- ↑ DEVA Nutrition: Vegan Glucosamine
- ↑ The National Standard Research Collaboration (via Mayo Clinic): Glucosamine Dosing
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- Contributor: Jacob Wolf
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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- Contributor: Jacob Wolf
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Glucosamine Non-Shellfish, Non-Shellfish Glucosamine, Vegan Glucosamine, Kosher Glucosamine
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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