Glucosamine Sulphate – Why Quality, Strength and Vitamin C Matte5r

Glucosamine Sulphate material is not necessarily the same as the amount of actual glucosamine it contains.

Discover the difference between Glucosamine Sulphate and actual glucosamine content, why ingredient quality matters, and the role of Vitamin C in normal cartilage and bone function. Explore the research behind Ultimate Nutrition's carefully selected formulation.

Raw materials can differ in composition, concentration and specification.

At Ultimate Nutrition, we select a Glucosamine Sulphate raw material specified to contain 75% glucosamine.

To illustrate the difference between raw materials with different declared glucosamine contents:

• A material containing 75% glucosamine provides 750mg glucosamine per 1000mg.

• A material containing 15% glucosamine provides 150mg glucosamine per 1000mg.

These figures illustrate differences in composition, rather than establishing that all commercially available glucosamine products fall within this range.

Our approach has always been to pay close attention to ingredient specifications rather than judging quality by price alone.

For example: Products that use the 15% raw material, will only be getting 150mg in a 1000mg capsule.

UNDERSTANDING OUR GLUCOSAMINE FORMULATION

Ultimate Nutrition Glucosamine 1000mg with Vitamin C 100mg has been developed using our carefully selected Glucosamine Sulphate ingredient.

Each capsule provides:

• 1000mg Glucosamine Sulphate raw material

• Approximately 750mg actual glucosamine, based on the 75% specification

• 100mg Vitamin C

Two capsules provide:

• 2000mg Glucosamine Sulphate raw material

• Approximately 1500mg actual glucosamine

• 200mg Vitamin C

This helps explain the distinction between the weight of a compound and the amount of glucosamine within it.

WHY INCLUDE VITAMIN C?

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient with several important functions in the body.

One of its recognised roles is contributing to normal collagen formation.

Collagen is a structural protein found throughout the body, including in cartilage, bones, skin and connective tissues.

Vitamin C contributes to:

• Normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.

• Normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.

• Normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.

• Protection of cells from oxidative stress.

• Normal functioning of the immune system.

By including Vitamin C alongside Glucosamine Sulphate, our formulation provides both ingredients in convenient capsules.

THE BELGIAN RESEARCH THAT ATTRACTED INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION

An important chapter in the history of glucosamine research came from Belgium.

In January 2001, researchers from the University of Liège published a clinical study in the internationally respected medical journal The Lancet.

The study involved 212 participants and examined a daily preparation containing 1500mg of Glucosamine Sulphate over a three-year period.

The researchers investigated changes in joint structure and symptoms in people with knee osteoarthritis.

The study reported favourable findings for the glucosamine group compared with placebo.

However, this was research involving a particular preparation and a specific patient population. Its findings do not establish that all glucosamine food supplements have the same effects, and subsequent scientific assessments have not established an authorised UK health claim for glucosamine.

For Ultimate Nutrition, this research forms part of the historical scientific background that encouraged our interest in glucosamine and careful raw material selection.

Read the original research:

Reginster and colleagues, The Lancet, January 2001.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11214126/

WHY INGREDIENT QUALITY HAS ALWAYS MATTERED TO US

Since 1978, Ultimate Nutrition has been committed to providing carefully selected nutritional supplements.

We believe customers deserve clear information about the ingredients they purchase, particularly when comparing products with different strengths, specifications and prices.

Our Glucosamine formulation reflects that philosophy.

Rather than selecting ingredients solely on price, we place importance on their declared composition and quality.

DO DOCTORS RECOMMEND GLUCOSAMINE FOR ARTHRITUS AND JOINT PAIN?

Yes, they do.

CHOOSE THE PACK THAT SUITS YOU

Our Glucosamine 1000mg with Vitamin C 100mg is available in three convenient purchasing options.

90 Capsules – a convenient introductory pack.

3 FOR 2 OFFER – purchase three 90-capsule packs for the price of two.

500 Capsules – our economical larger pack for established customers.

THE ULTIMATE NUTRITION DIFFERENCE

For us, quality nutrition has never been simply about what is printed on the front of a label.

It is about knowing your ingredients, understanding their composition and maintaining dependable standards.

Ultimate Nutrition – Quality Nutrition Since 1978.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Always follow the directions on the product label.