Vegetarians and those with shellfish allergies can finally get the same joint health benefits of glucosamine as everyone else with Swanson Vegetarian Glucosamine - Shellfish Free. For years, glucosamine has been one of the premier supplements for joint maintenance, and now it's available to all. Our vegetarian, shellfish free glucosamine features glucosamine hydrochloride, a state-of-the-art formulation derived from corn. It's the only supplemental glucosamine that comes from a non-shellfish source, which is an important consideration for anyone with seafood allergies. We packed 500 mg into vegetarian hypromellose capsules, which are perfect for those on vegan or vegetarian diets.