When ingested, Glucosamine, as a building block of cartilage, plays an important role in supporting your dogs continued joint health and mobility. Glucosamine is classified as an amino sugar. Unlike other sugars, amino sugars are carbohydrates incorporated into body tissue rather than being used as an energy source. Glucosamine is involved in the formation of cartilage, ligaments, tendons and bones. Chondrocytes cells are found in joint cartilage, and use Glucosamine to make and maintain proteins and the water-binding substances in the cartilage. This is what allows the cartilage to function as a shock absorber and fulfill its main role in joint and ligament health.
