Glucosamine is an amino sugar generally found in the human body that is synthesized internally and being a small molecule it is easily absorbed by the blood stream. Found in nature by two ways, natural and synthetic, it is a special form of sugar found in the human body and synthetically prepared in laboratories. Located in the joint cartilages, it contains both sugar and protein and the amount found reduces as we age and creates pain in the joints. Delivered directly to joints, the Glucosamine supplement stimulates the proteoglycans present in the joints which is used in repairing cartilage.

The main distinction between glucosamine supplements is whether they are animal based or plant based. The Aspergillus Niger plant is the source of the common plant based supplement glucosamine hydrochloride. In the human body, it has an important role to play as cartilage is repaired and Arthritis pain is reduced. Patients with arthritis and specially Osteoarthritis are treated with it. When used in skin and face packs, blemishes tracks, dark spots and uneven discoloring are removed. It helps eliminates unwanted pigments, scars and wrinkles in the skin but can also be used to soothe chapped lips and reduce the puffiness and sagging of eyes. It plays an important role in the formation of skin, bones, tendons ligaments, nails and parts of heart, synovial fluids etc as it is the major component of bones, cartilages, tendons and connecting tissues.

In order to healing their incision faster, patients undergoing surgery are given glucosamine supplement as it causes hyaluronic acid to be produced which heals injuries. The urinary, digestive and respiratory tracks are lined with the mucous it forms. Glucosamine is freely used in the treatment of Arthritis especially in Osteoarthritis because with this condition, the cartilages of the human body degenerate and cause swelling and pain in the joints. The pain reduces in those sufferers who are severely attacked by Osteoarthritis when glucosamine supplement is given with chondroitin. When a combined dose is given to patients they report they feel good, with less aching in the body, less stiffness in their joints which start to function again.

The production of cartilage is stimulated by glucosamine supplements, further degeneration is prevented and treatment of Arthritis in the jaw which is called the "Temporomandibular joint" (TMJ) is effective. One form, i. This same type of Glucosamine is effective in some cases of stomach disorder such as Chron's disease and ulcerative colitis. This wonder chemical is the main component of many products and has a vital role to play.