Glucosamine
Glucosamine (C 6 H 13 NO 5 ) is natural amino sugar compound that is found within cartilage of our joints. It is made up of chains of proteins and sugars bound together. Glucosamine is a major precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated lipids and proteins. Apart from human cartilage, glucosamine is also a part of the structures of chitin and polysaccharides chitosan which are building blocks of exoskeletons of arthropods and crustaceans. Glucosamine is also a part of cell walls of fungi and other higher organisms. Why we need Glucosamine Glucosamine is needed in our body for building cartilage which a flexible and touch connective tissue found in many parts of our bodies. Cartilage functions as cushion for joints and bones. Joint cartilage needs glucosamine because it is important in production of glycosaminoglycan which is a major component of joint cartilage. Sulfur is also needed in making and repairing of cartilages. Therefore glucosamine is needed to incorpor
