Why Powder Glucosamine is an Option

You have probably heard of Glucosamine and how it is beneficial for joint health. But did you know that Glucosamine comes in a Powder form? Why is that? It’s not a secret that the most popular form of Glucosamine is in pills, but many people – especially doctors – still prefer the Powder version. Let’s explore why.

What is Glucosamine?

First, let’s talk about what Glucosamine is. It is a natural occurring sugar compound that is found in the cartilage of joints. The role of glucosamine is mainly to protect your joints and can ease joint discomfort. Although our bodies naturally produce this compound, many people take it in supplement form. It is considered a very popular ingredient in helping to maintain healthy cartilage in the joints.Glucosamine normally derives from shellfish, but there are some products that contain shellfish free Glucosamine – see here. Glucosamine is usually sold in pill form, but they can also be found as a powder.

Not all Glucosamines are alike

To date, many different studies have been done using Glucosamine ingredients. However, Glucosamine comes in many different forms: Sulfate, hydrochloride and N-acetylglucosamine. All seem similar but are in fact very different. Studies on Glucosamine have used different ingredients with different preperations at different quality levels, causing inconsistent results. Nevertheless, the more positive and clinically relevant studies have shown that high quality (pharmaceutical/USP grade) Glucosamine Sulfate at 1,500 mg dosage is more effective in supporting joint health.

Furthermore, the more positive and early studies using Glucosamine Sulfate were done using the Powder version and not pills. This is why many Doctors today still prefer the Powder to the pills as they view this as the classic version shown to be originally effective.

A Powder Glucosamine Sulfate Option

InvigoFlex® D is a supplement using the maximum strength of glucosamine sulfate to help support joint health and maintain healthy cartilage. InvigoFlex® D has a formulated powder version to make it easy for you to take with water or juice. It contains 1,500 mg of Glucosamine Sulfate, the CLASSIC formulation, stabilized in the sodium chloride method. InvigoFlex® D is used to help support joint health and maintain and promote healthy cartilage.

References:

1. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2020, November 12). Glucosamine. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-glucosamine/art-20362874.
2. Herrero-Beaumont G et al. Glucosamine sulfate in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study using acetaminophen as a side comparator. Arthritis Rheum. 2007 Feb;56(2):555-67. doi: 10.1002/art.22371.