What is the difference between collagen and glucosamine?
In the composition of cartilage, we find 67 % of collagen versus 1% of glucosamine. Glucosamine is an aminosaccharide, while collagen is a molecular complex containing amino acids. Glucosamine is found in interesting quantities only in the liquid of the synovial membrane. Collagen is also found in the synovial membrane, but in larger quantities since the protein structure is more abundant in the body. Glucosamine acts more like a lubricant in the joints while collagen contributes to global regeneration of the joint at all levels: tendons, ligaments, cartilage, muscles, membranes and synovial liquid (lubrication).
