SAFE
Glucosamine HCl
Glucosamine hydrochloride
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Specialty Bioactives
PubMed Studies
6
PubChem CID
About
Hydrochloride salt form of glucosamine. Less studied than sulfate form — GAIT trial (NIH) used HCl form and showed less benefit than European sulfate studies. Same shellfish-derived source concerns.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
SHELLFISH ALLERGY: same caution as glucosamine sulfate. Warfarin interaction applies. Blood glucose monitoring in diabetes. Less evidence than sulfate form for OA.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
🏷️ Other Names
Glucosamine hydrochloride