If someone is allergic to shellfish can they consume gluclosamine hydrochloride?
Shellfish are a known allergen and glucosamine is derived from shrimp shells. However, people who are allergic to shellfish are actually allergic to the protein troponin, which is found in the muscle (protein) of shrimp. Analyses do not find any protein in the glucosamine hydrochloride used in MonaVie Active Gel. Glucosamine hydrochloride (GHCl), the form of glucosamine used in MonaVie Active Gel, is more than 99% pure. Because shellfish is a known allergen, please consult with a physician before taking MonaVie Active Gel.
