FYI: Vegan Glucosamine!

[kathryn]

I know that there are other vegans on this forum who might be interested:
www.veganessentials.com is now carrying a vegan glucosamine. This is also good news for those of you who are allergic to shellfish (the usual source for glucosamine).

p.s.: they also now have vegan marshmallows, which have not been produced for a couple of years!

 

[Gretzky]

You are a goddess! Thank you! I've been looking for both the glucosamine AND marshmallows in vegan form.

 

[Kat2002]

Very cool--thanks.

~Kathleen~

 

[kathryn]

A taste comparison seems in order:
www.veganstore.com is also coming out with vegan marshmallows (which they seem to say are better than those at www.veganessentials.com). Now if they only come out with some mini marshmallows before hot chocolate season!

 

[garance]

Is it the glucosamine or chondroitin that comes from shellfish? I thought it was the chondroitin.

 

[ConnieJ]

I am so thrilled with the marshmallow news! I have checked for them over the years with no luck. Now I am so happy! And 2 sources too.

Thanks!
Connie

 

[Gretzky]

I just copied this from a site that I did a search on:

Glucosamine sulfate is an artifically synthesized salt of glucosamine, made from oyster or crab shells. Chondroitin sulfate is also derived from animal products, including shark and cow cartilage.

This is from:
http://www.glucosamine-chondroitin-arthritis-information.org/