N-acetylglucosamine is one of the 8 saccharides known as Glyconutrients. The others are:
Mannose
Glucose
Galactose
Xylose
Fucose (not fructose)
N-acetylneuramic acid
N-acetylgalactosamine
N-acetylglucosamine: It is used as a nutritional supplement supplying the body with a derivative known as Glucosamine.
Glucosamine: It is utilized by the body for cartilage, ligaments and tendons. Glucosamine is also used as a natural supplement to help with join…