N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine on the European supplement market
Most ingredient pages tell you what N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine is. This one shows how the European supplement market actually uses it — who sells it, who advertises it, and at what price.
RavenBI Market Intelligence · measured 25 Oct 2026 · observed, not estimated. Ad counts are active creatives in Meta's public Ad Library; product and price data come from public listings across the EU and US. Figures change weekly.
RavenBI tracks 34 N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine products from 18 brands across the EU and US. 3 brands advertise it on Meta right now, and new-ad activity held roughly steady in the last 30 days. Germany shows the heaviest advertising, while United Kingdom has the largest shelf. The median EU shelf price sits around €39.
New N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine ads launched per month on Meta — last 6 months.
How brands use N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine, market by market
Products and brands that sell it, active ads and brands that advertise it, and the median shelf price — per market.
| Market | Products | Brands selling | Active ads | Brands advertising | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | — |
| United Kingdom | 11 | 5 | — | — | £35.00 |
| France | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Italy | 7 | 5 | — | — | €39.00 |
| Romania | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 240.00 RON |
| United States | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Who is on the shelf right now
Top brands by number of N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine products, and the forms they use.
Most-used forms
| Form | Products |
|---|---|
| N-acetyl glucosamine | 22 |
| N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine | 12 |
Regulatory & positioning
| Botanical source | N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine |
|---|---|
| Novel food status | — |
| EFSA authorized health claims | None authorized |
| Marketed categories (observed) | gut health, beauty |
No EFSA-authorized health claim exists for N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine, yet brands market it for gut health, beauty — the gap between claim and positioning is itself a competitive signal.
Where N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine shows up
Across the ad channels and marketplaces RavenBI tracks.
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What is N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine?
N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine is an amino sugar, a derivative of glucose commonly found in the structure of glycosaminoglycans and other biopolymers. It is frequently used as an ingredient in dietary supplements, particularly in formulations marketed for gut health and beauty. This compound is often included in products aimed at supporting skin and joint-related formulations, as well as digestive health blends. Its role as a building block in various biological molecules makes it a versatile component in supplement development.
This overview was generated with AI from public information and RavenBI's classification. Informational only, not medical advice.
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