Last update July 23, 2022
Compatible
We do not have alternatives for N-acetylglucosamine since it is relatively safe.
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N-acetylglucosamine is also known as Glucosamine. Here it is a list of alternative known names::
N-acetylglucosamine in other languages or writings:
N-acetylglucosamine belongs to this group or family:
Main tradenames from several countries containing N-acetylglucosamine in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Oral Bioavail. | 26 - 44 | % |
Molecular weight | 179 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 0 | % |
VD | 0.04 | l/Kg |
pKa | 11.7 | - |
T½ | 0.3 - 2 | hours |
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Amino-monosaccharide that is a component of chitin, mucopolysaccharides and mucoproteins which is synthesized naturally in the body, found in cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Very abundant in seafood. It is used, without clearly scientific evidence of its efficacy, as an adjuvant treatment of osteoarthritis. (Rozendaal 2008)
N-acetylglucosamine is a derivative of glucosamine which is found naturally in breast milk. (Gudiel 2001, Miller 1994)
At latest update published were not found data on excretion in breast milk.
Its low bioavailability and rapid disappearance of the plasma stream makes it unlikely the pass into milk in significant amounts. It is a natural product with a very low toxic potential.
Expert authors consider the use of this medication safe during breastfeeding. (LactMed, Hale, Briggs 2015)
The maximum daily amount of glucosamine as a food supplement should not exceed 500 mg. (AESAN 2011)