Glucosamine promotes blood sugar regulation

Glucosamine is an amino monosaccharide(carbohydrate) marketed to promote joint health and reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis. The body uses glucosamine to produce joint cartilage.

In a study conducted with rats, British researchers found that glucosamine increased the bioavailability of insulin, which would help the body regulate blood sugar. Animals fed glucosamine for 5 days showed reduced blood glucose levels. It is not known whether these results are transferable to humans.

(Drug Design, Development and Therapy 9: 6167, 2015)