• High Purity (98–102%)
• Natural Amino Sugar
• Derived from Shrimp & Crab
• Cartilage & Skin Building Block
• Joint & Skin Health Use
• Dietary Supplement/Cosmetic
• ISO / GMP / NSF
• HALAL
N-Acetyl Glucosamine is a hyaluronic acid monomer, which is the basic composition unit of important organism polysaccharides. It extensively exists in the exoskeletons of shellfish and has become a new type of biochemical drug, drug intermediates, high-end cosmetics, and food additives for important functions, such as immunity enhancement, antioxidant, keeping moisture, anti-free radicals, etc.
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Product Name
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High Purity N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine(NAG) Powder
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Origin
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Shrimp & Crab Casing
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Molecular Formula
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C8H15NO6 |
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Molecular Weight
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221.21 |
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CAS Number
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7512-17-6 |
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Dosage Form
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Powder
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Assay
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98-102%
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Residue
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<0.1%
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Loss on Drying (LOD)
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<1%
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Specific Rotation
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39-43°
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Standard
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USP
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Certifications
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ISO 22000, ISO 9001, NSF-GMP, HALAL
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Shelf Life
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24 Months
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| Properties | A white powder with a sweet taste. It is readily soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. |
Anti-inflammatory Activity
Cardioprotection
Antioxidant Activity
Anticancer Activity
Neuroprotection
Kidney Health
Skin Health
Source: Razieh Dalirfardouei, Gholamreza Karimi, et al. Life Sciences 152 (2016)
Let's see 3 experiments about how N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine(NAG) improves joint health:
50 participants (11 male, 39 female; age 52–87) with knee osteoarthritis pain/stiffness
Daily intake: 100 mg NAG + 180 mg chondroitin sulfate (CS)
Duration: 24 weeks
Source: Taishi Tsuji, Jieun Yoon, et al. Aging Clin Exp Res 28 (2016)
67 participants (27 male, 40 female; age 54 ± 12.8) with mild knee osteoarthritis pain/stiffness
Daily intake: 200 ml soy milk beverage containing 1,000 mg NAG
Duration: 12 weeks
Source: K. Hatano, Y. Miyakuni, et al. Japanese Pharmacology and Therapeutics 34 (2006)
76 healthy adults without osteoarthritis (male: female = 33: 43)
Daily intake: 500 mg or 1,000 mg NAG, or placebo (green tea extract)
Duration: 16 weeks + 4-week post-intervention follow-up
Source: DAIKI KUBOMURA, TOMOYA UENO, et al. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 13 (2017)
If you want to sell it all over the world, take a look at the global food regulatory status for NAG:
China Mainland
NAG has been approved in China as a new food raw material and may be used in dairy products, beverages, confectionery, jellies, and pastries.
Taiwan, China
NAG is listed in the Consolidated List of Ingredients Permitted for Use in Food by the Taiwan MOHW Food and Drug Administration and may be used as a food ingredient.
Japan
NAG is listed in the Specification Standard-type Health Food Ingredient Directory and may be used in health foods. It is also approved as a Functional Labeled Food ingredient.
United States
NAG is included on the CRN Dietary Ingredient Unrestricted List and is used as a dietary supplement ingredient.
South Korea
NAG is listed in the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Standards and Specifications for Health Functional Foods and may be used as a health functional food ingredient.
Canada
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine is listed in the Natural Health Products Ingredients Database and may be used in natural health products.
Joint Health
NAG is a key component of cartilage tissue. It promotes chondrocyte proliferation and matrix synthesis, helps maintain joint health, and alleviates arthritis symptoms and pain.
Beauty & Skin Care
NAG promotes collagen synthesis, helps maintain skin elasticity and hydration, and improves skin dryness and aging.
Immune Regulation
NAG can regulate the activity of immune cells, enhance overall immunity, and offer protective benefits against infections and tumors.
Safety
NAG is considered safe by the medical community and does not cause serious side effects.
NAG 500 mg can be paired with the following ingredients to create targeted formulations:
+ Niacinamide
NAG 500 mg paired with niacinamide for oral beauty use to promote skin brightening and whitening.
+ Eggshell Membrane
NAG 500 mg paired with ☞ eggshell membrane to provide a vegetarian/egg-source, fast-acting joint health formula.
+ Low-MW Chondroitin Sulfate
NAG 500 mg paired with ☞ low-molecular-weight chondroitin sulfate for a fast-absorbing joint health formula.
+ Undenatured Type II Collagen
NAG 500 mg paired with ☞ undenatured type II collagen to provide a joint health formula containing active collagen.
+ MSM
NAG 500 mg paired with ☞ MSM for joint health use to promote arthritis relief and cartilage regeneration.
+ Hyaluronic Acid
NAG 500 mg paired with ☞ hyaluronic acid for oral beauty use to promote skin moisture retention.
