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A member asked:

While glucosamine is broken down by stomach acids into glucose and glutamine, isn't it the same thing to take glutamine instead of glucosamine?

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Dr. Alvin Wells answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Glucosamine: You are correct! The only difference is that the glucosamine in the form of tablets or capsules is concentrated. You do the same from your diet, but that would be a lot of beef. New data shows that glucosamine may be no better than a sugar pill for knee arthritis.

Answered 2/26/2021

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