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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
Sport Horse Mix (Elk Grove Milling)
Caloric EnergyCaloric Energy
FiberFiber
NutrientsNutrients
PerformancePerformance
Sport Horse Mix by Elk Grove Milling is a complete feed containing copra meal to provide cool energy. It is intended for horses in moderate work.
Stable Mix Futurity (Elk Grove Milling)
GrowthGrowth
PerformancePerformance
PrebioticPrebiotic
ProbioticProbiotic
Stable Mix Futurity by Elk Grove Milling is a pelleted feed intended for young horses in training.
Stable Mix GC (Elk Grove Milling)
Complete FeedComplete Feed
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
Stable Mix GC by Elk Grove Milling is a complete pelleted feed containing glucosamine and chondroitin. It is intended for horses that show signs of arthritis.
Stride HA (TRM)
Bone HealthBone Health
IngredientIngredient
JointsJoints
PerformancePerformance
Stride HA from TRM is a liquid supplement which supports healthy cartilage and joints in horses. Stride HA contains added hyaluronic acid, glucosamine HCL, chondroitin sulfate and MSM to support healthy joints.
SU-PER Glucosamine C.S. Liquid (Gateway Products)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
SU-PER Glucosamine C.S. Liquid by Gateway Products is a joint supplement that includes glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate to support connective tissues and joint function. This supplement can be used for maintenance and repair.
SU-PER Glucosamine C.S. Powder (Gateway Products)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
SU-PER Glucosamine C.S. Powder by Gateway Products is a joint supplement that includes glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate to support connective tissues and joint function. This supplement can be used for maintenance and repair.
SU-PER PowerFlex H.A. Powder (Gateway Products)
HerbHerb
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
VitaminsVitamins
SU-PER PowerFlex H.A. Powder by Gateway Products is a joint supplement containing antioxidants, joint nutrients, and hyaluronic acid. This supplement also helps to support the structural integrity of connective tissues.
SU-PER Sound Liquid (Gateway Products)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SU-PER Sound Liquid by Gateway Products is a supplement to support joint, ligament, and tendon health. This supplement contains glucosamine, MSM, and bromelain to help maintain healthy joint function.
SU-PER Sound Plus Powder (Gateway Products)
FlavorFlavor
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
VitaminsVitamins
SU-PER Sound Plus Powder by Gateway Products is a supplement to support and maintain healthy joint function, and it aids the structural integrity of connective tissues. This supplement contains elevated levels of MSM, hyaluronic acid, and chondroitin sulphate.
SU-PER Sound Powder (Gateway Products)
HealthHealth
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
SU-PER Sound Powder by Gateway Products is a supplement to support joint, ligament, and tendon health. This supplement contains glucosamine, MSM, and bromelain to help maintain healthy joint function.
Supple & Senior Balancer (Spillers Feeds)
JointsJoints
NutritionNutrition
Ration BalancerRation Balancer
SeniorSenior
Supple & Senior Balancer from Spillers Feed contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals to balance the diet. This feed is intended for senior horses and ponies to balance the diet and support joint health. The NSC content makes it suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis.
Support One (Pureform)
AntioxidantAntioxidant
JointsJoints
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Pureform Support One is an equine supplement formulated to support joint, bone, and immune health. It contains Glucosamine, MSM, amino acids, complete vitamins, trace minerals, and anti-oxidants.
Total Control (Finish Line)
ElectrolyteElectrolyte
Gut HealthGut Health
PerformancePerformance
VitaminsVitamins
Total Control by Finish Line is a horse supplement containing ingredients to support gut health, joints, hooves, coat quality and red blood cells. It provide electrolytes as well as vitamins and minerals.
Total Joint Care Performance (Ramard)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
NutrientsNutrients
RecoveryRecovery
Total Joint Care Performance from Ramard is a joint supplement that is meant to reduce joint inflammation, to support tissues, ligaments, and tendons, as well as assist in the support and cushioning of joints during exercise.
Total Wellness (KER)
Coat QualityCoat Quality
HealthHealth
ImmunityImmunity
JointsJoints
Total Wellness is a supplement from Kentucky Equine Research. This supplement contains ingredients such as MSM, Biotin, and Glucosamine intended to promote joint health, and coat quality in horses.
Tri-Acta H.A. (Integricare)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Tri-Acta H.A. is a joint supplement containing Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, and Hyaluronic Acid. It is advertised to support collagen production and cartilage regeneration.
Tri-Acta H.A. Equine (Integricare Animal Health)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
Tri-Acta H.A. Equine is an equine supplement containing glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM, and hyaluronic acid. This product is formulated to support joint health. It is ideal for mature horses and performance horses.
Trifecta (Horse Guard)
HealthHealth
Hoof HealthHoof Health
Mineral BalanceMineral Balance
VitaminsVitamins
Trifecta from Horse Guard is a powdered vitamin, mineral, hoof, and joint supplement with added prebiotics and probiotics. It contains glucosamine, MSM, and hyaluronic acid to help with joint support. Trifecta also contains added iron and 32 mg of biotin per serving.
Tru Care (Hygain)
DigestionDigestion
NutrientsNutrients
NutritionNutrition
SeniorSenior
Tru Care from Hygain is an extruded feed intended for horses requiring extra calories, such as senior horses. Tru Care contains glucosamine intended to support joint health.
Ultra Mate (Elk Grove Milling)
Competition HorsesCompetition Horses
EnergyEnergy
JointsJoints
Weight IssuesWeight Issues
Ultra Mate by Elk Grove Milling is a corn based supplement intended to provide extra energy for competition horses, hard keepers, stallions and lactating mares.
UniFlex – Glucosamine HCL (Golden Horseshoe)
ExerciseExercise
JointsJoints
RecoveryRecovery
SeniorSenior
UniFlex is a Glucosamine hydrochloride supplement for horses formulated to support joint health and mobility. A 25-gram serving provides 2125 mg of Glucosamine HCL.

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