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Glucosamine Hydrochloride - Feed Ingredient

Glucosamine hydrochloride is a compound commonly included in equine feed and supplements as a source of glucosamine, an amino sugar that serves as a building block for cartilage and joint tissues. It is typically derived from shellfish exoskeletons or produced synthetically. Unlike glucosamine sulfate, the hydrochloride form contains a higher concentration of glucosamine per unit weight and does not include sulfur, which may influence its bioavailability.

In equine nutrition, glucosamine hydrochloride is primarily used in joint support formulations. While it is widely marketed for promoting joint health, scientific evidence on its effectiveness in horses remains inconclusive. While some studies suggest potential benefits in maintaining joint integrity, many others indicate limited absorption and low bioavailability.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Glucosamine Hydrochloride as an ingredient.

Feeds, Supplements & Products
Alfalfa Support (Pureform)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Pureform Alfalfa Support is a vitamin/mineral supplement designed for horses on diets containing high levels of alfalfa hay. It is suitable for all life stages and includes ingredients for joint health, such as glucosamine and MSM.
Align (OE Nutraceuticals)
Gut HealthGut Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
NutritionNutrition
VitaminsVitamins
Align is a vitamin and mineral supplement intended for performance horses. It contains prebiotics and probiotics which are meant to support gut health.
AniFlex Complete (AniMed)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
AniFlex Complete is a complete joint supplement. It contains antioxidants and chondroitin which is a major component of cartilage. This supplement aims to support joint and connective tissue health in horses.
AniFlex Crumblet (AniMed – Plateau)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
AniFlex Crumblet is a petite pellet supplement that is easy to feed with high palatably. It aims to support joint health in horses.
AniFlex GL (AniMed)
Bone HealthBone Health
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
AniMed's AniFlex GL powdered supplement is supposed to support joint structure and function, connective tissue strength, and bone health.
ASU Equine Powder (Cosequin)
ExerciseExercise
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
Cosequin ASU is a joint health supplement for horses that contains glucosamine, MSM, chondroitin sulfate and avocado/soybean unsaponifiables.
ASU Joint & Hoof Pellets (Cosequin)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
ASU Joint & Hoof Pellet from Cosequin is a pelleted joint and hoof health supplement. This supplement contains ingredients such as biotin, copper, and zinc which are intended to support hoof and joint health.
Bone + Joint (Bluebonnet Feeds)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
Bone + Joint by Bluebonnet Feeds is a supplement intended to support tendon, bone, cartilage, and joint health in growing, performance and senior horses.
Bone Builder (AniMed)
Bone HealthBone Health
GrowthGrowth
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
AniMed's Bone Builder is a supplement that provides nutrients in balanced and sufficient amounts. It is meant to help achieve strong bones in young and growing horses and also for equine athletes.
Combined 4-Way (Equerry’s)
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
VitaminsVitamins
Combined 4-Way by Equerry's is a powdered supplement that intends to support digestive, hoof, coat and joint health in senior or performance horses.
Combo Senior Pellets (Leg Up Equine)
HealthHealth
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Combo Senior Pellets from Leg Up Equine is a pelleted supplement for senior horses. It is meant to provide joint, hoof, skin and coat, and digestive support. It contains vitamins, minerals, and omega 3s.
Complete Joint (Equithrive)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Complete Joint from Equithrive is a pelleted equine joint supplement. Complete Joint is formulated with glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid.
Cool Command Senior Horse (Hubbard Feeds)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Cool Command Senior Horse by Hubbard is a higher fat complete feed intended for senior horses with dental issues or joint health concerns. It contains 14% protein and 8% fat, with added MSM, chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine.
Corta-Flx Powder (Manna Pro)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Corta-Flx Powder by Manna Pro is a powdered joint supplement that provides Chondroitin Sulfate, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Yucca, and Glucosamine HCl.
Corta-Flx Solution (Manna Pro)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Corta-Flx Soluion by Manna Pro is a liquid version of the Corta-Flx joint formula. It mainly provides Vitamin C, Glucosamine HCl, Yucca, and Chondroitin Sulfate in a cherry-flavoured liquid.
Cosequin Optimized (Cosequin)
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Cosequin Optimized is a powdered joint health supplement. This supplement contains glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and methylsulfonylmethane to support joint health.
DMac Plus (McIntosh Pro Line)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
McIntosh ProLine DMac is a powdered supplement intended to support joint health in horses. McIntosh ProLine DMac contains a blend of natural ingredients.
DuraFlex EQ (Durvet)
ExerciseExercise
FlavorFlavor
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
DuraFlex EQ by Durvet is a liquid joint supplement intended for all horses that need joint support.
DuraFlex EQ Joint Pellets (Durvet)
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
DuraFlex EQ by Durvet is a pelleted joint supplement intended to support healthy joints in all horses.
Duraflex-HA (Hestevard)
FlavorFlavor
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Duraflex-HA by Hestevard is a liquid supplement intended to support joints and cartilage of all horse types.
Equi-Bone Pellets (TLC Animal Nutrition)
Bone HealthBone Health
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Equi-Bone by TLC Animal Nutrition is a pelleted supplement intended to support bone health in all horse types.
EQUI-PRO Premium Senior (Poulin Grain)
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
SeniorSenior
VitaminsVitamins
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
EQUI-PRO Premium Senior by Poulin Grain is a pelleted feed intended for senior horses with digestive issues. It provides 14% protein, 6% fat, and 18% fiber.
EquiForce Matrix HA (Havens Horsefeed)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
EquiForce Matrix HA by Havens Horsefeed is a powdered joint health supplement. It contains MSM, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, boswellic acid, and hyaluronic acid.
Equine Recovery Extra Strength (Purica)
Bone HealthBone Health
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
StaminaStamina
Equine Recovery Extra Strength from Purica is a horse supplement intended to assist with bone and muscle health. It contains MSM, glucosamine and other ingredients.
EquineSaver (Figuerola Laboratories)
HealthHealth
HerbHerb
Organic Trace MineralsOrganic Trace Minerals
VitaminsVitamins
EquineSaver by Figuerola Laboratories is a supplement that contains over 300 nutrients and is intended to support overall health in all horse types.
Equinyl Combo (Vita Flex)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Equinyl Combo is a joint supplement for horses containing MSM, glucosamine, dried milk protein, ascorbic acid, chondroitin and trace minerals.
Equinyl Glucosamine with Hyaluronic Acid (Vita Flex)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Equinyl Glucosamine with Hyaluronic Acid is a joint supplement for horses. It is purported to reduce inflammation associated with daily exercise in performance horses.
Equinyl Joint Formula (Vita Flex)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Equinyl Joint Formula is an equine supplement with hyaluronic acid, MSM, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid and trace minerals.
Essential K GC Plus (Tribute)
JointsJoints
Low NSC FeedsLow NSC Feeds
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
Tribute Essential K GC Plus is a lower-inclusion ration balancer formulated with glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and MSM meant to support joint health.
Flex n Action (Farrier’s Magic)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Flex n Action is a supplement intended to help maintain healthy joints for aging horses and competition horses.
Flex Wafer (Majesty’s)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Flex Wafer's are designed to provide horses and ponies with essential nutrients to promote healthy joints.
Flex XT Wafer (Majesty’s)
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
SeniorSenior
Flex XT is a supplement intended to help promote healthy joints in horses and ponies.
Flex-aid Joint Supplement (Agrimaster)
Bone HealthBone Health
FlavorFlavor
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Flex-aid Joint Supplement by Agrimaster is a pelleted joint supplement containing glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and hyaluronic acid. It is intended to support joint health in all classes of horses and ponies.
Flex+Max (Absorbine)
ExerciseExercise
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Flex+Max by Absorbine is an equine joint health supplement that contains glucosamine, MSM, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, and Boswellia serrata. It also include fat from flaxseed and rice bran.
FlexAbility CM (AniMed)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
FlexAbility CM from AniMed is a joint support supplement. It contains nutrients that aims to help maintain healthy joint connective tissues, joint structure, and joint function/mobility.
FlexiMover (Equestrizone)
Bone HealthBone Health
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
FlexiMover from Equestrizone contains boswellia, ginger, glucosamine and MSM for joint support in horses. It is ideal for performance horses as well as older horses who struggle with joint stiffness.
Fohlengold BoneCare (St.Hippolyt)
Bone HealthBone Health
FoalFoal
GrowthGrowth
JointsJoints
Fohlengold BoneCare by St.Hippolyt is a pelleted supplement intended to support stable bone growth in foals and young horses.
Full Stride (Pureform)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
SeniorSenior
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Pureform Full Stride is a joint and bone supplement for horses containing MSM, Glucosamine, DMG, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The formula is advertised to maintain cartilage, tendons, muscle, skin, hair and hooves.
Full Support Mini (Pureform)
DigestionDigestion
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Pureform Full Support Mini is a vitamin/mineral supplement intended for miniature horse breeds. It contains ingredients to support joint health, B-vitamins, as well as organic and inorganic minerals.
Glucosamine 5000 (AniMed)
DigestionDigestion
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
VitaminsVitamins
Glucosamine 5000 from AniMed contains glucosamine which is meant to help produce proteoglycans, helping to maintain healthy joints and connective tissue. It also contains Yee-Sacc 1026 which can help with digestion.
Glucosamine HCl (Hestevard)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
Skin + HairSkin + Hair
Glucosamine HCl by Hestevard contains 99% pure glucosamine HCl, and is intended to support healthy joints and cartilage in all horse and pony types.
Glucosamine Plus (PureForm)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
SeniorSenior
Pureform Glucosamine Plus is an equine joint supplement that contains glucosamine HCL, MSM, synthetic Vitamin E, Vitamin C, magnesium, and molasses.
Grand Complete (Grand Meadows)
Gut HealthGut Health
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
Grand Complete is an all-in-one supplement intended to provide support to hooves, joints, and the digestive system. This supplement contains glucosamine HCl and MSM intended to provide joint support.
Hesteflex (Hestevard)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Hesteflex by Hestevard is a powdered supplement intended to support the maintenance of joints and tendons in all horse types and disciplines.
High Impact (HorseLogic)
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
MuscleMuscle
PerformancePerformance
High Impact from HorseLogic is a hoof and joint supplement. High Impact contains amino acids and biotin for hoof health, plus MSM, glucosamine, collagen, and chondroitin for joint health.
Hyalcare Plus (Herbs for Horses)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Hyalcare Plus from Herbs for Horses is a powdered equine joint supplement. Hyalcare Plus is formulated with MSM and collagen intended to support joint health in horses.
Joint 6-in-1 Pellets (Formula 707)
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Joint 6-in-1 by Formula 707 is a pelleted supplement intended to support the joints of competition horses or horses that need joint support.
Joint Armor (Kentucky Performance Products)
Bone HealthBone Health
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
Joint Armor from Kentucky Performance Products is a powdered joint supplement for horses. Joint Armor contains glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid intended to support joint health in horses.
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat (Horse Health Products)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
JointsJoints
Joint Combo Hoof & Coat from Horse Health Products is a pelleted 3-in-1 supplement. This supplement contains ingredients intended to support joint, hoof and coat health.
Joint Ease (Doctor’s Choice Supplements)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
RecoveryRecovery
Joint Ease is a joint supplement intended for performance horses. It contains glucosamine, chondroitin, and yucca that intends to promote joint function.

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