Alternative Medicine
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N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG) is a form of glucosamine, one of the building
blocks of joint tissue and other connective tissues. NAG differs from
glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine hydrochloride; instead of a sulfur or
chloride molecule, NAG has a larger, more complex molecule attached to it. As a
result, NAG is an entirely different molecule than either glucosamine sulfate or
hydrochloride, and it also appears to be handled by the body differently.
Where is it found?
NAG is available primarily in tablets and capsules.
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