Galactosamine

Galactosamines (GAL) are monosaccharides that are found in the body of animals and plants. They are structurally similar to glucose and fructose, but differ from them by the presence of an additional hydroxyl group on their acid. GALs are widely used in the food industry to improve the taste and aroma of products, as well as in medicine for the production of various drugs and additives.

Galactosamines are glucosamine, chondroetin sulfate, heparin, galactan.

As you know, glucose is used by organisms as a source of energy. The biological value of glucose depends not only on glucose, but also on other di- and polysaccharides (galactose, mannose, etc.). It has been proven that the addition of galactose to glucose increases its biological value. The use of galactose and galactose-dextrose syrups in the diet accelerates glycogen synthesis. It is generally accepted that galactose