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N-Acetyl-Glucosamine (NAG) is a simple amino sugar, a monosaccharide with an amino group as part of its structure. NAG is a nutrient, an intermediary metabolite, and a component of the glycocalyx coat carried by all the body’s cells. The glycocalyx is a layer of carbohydrates and proteins complexed together, sometimes also with lipid components, and anchored in the outer cell membrane. As a major contributor to the glycocalyx, NAG is involved in cell-to-cell attachment, contributes to the cell surface antigen patterns, and augments receptor functions. Although located on the cell’s exterior surface, NAG is important for cell function.
N-Acetyl Glucosamine (NAG) from a vegan source. NAG has glucosamine attached to an acetic acid molecule, whereas glucosamine sulfate has it attached to a sulfuric acid molecule. Although research suggests that glucosamine sulfate is better absorbed than NAG, individuals sensitive to sulfur may tolerate this non-sulfur NAG better.
| Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule | Amount/Serving |
| N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine | 500 mg |
Other Ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, L-leucine.
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule three times daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition, or are taking any medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, tightly capped, away from light. Keep out of the reach of children. Use only if the safety seal is intact. Variations in product color may occur.
In addition to sugar-coating our cells, NAG is also a building block for large molecular complexes, the extracellular cements that add bulk and strength to the connective tissues. NAG is a metabolic jumping-off point for a complex, enzyme-regulated polymerization process that generates glycosaminoglycans (GAG), which in turn become further organized into cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons, sclera, and other specialized connective tissues.
NAG is important for intestinal function. It is prominent both in the glycocalyx of the absorptive cells of the intestinal mucosa and in the mucus that is secreted from other cells of the mucosa. NAG is a major constituent of the mucosal barrier layer that protects the living epithelium from digestive enzymes and other potentially damaging intestinal contents.
