What Does Glucosamine HCl Mega Do? The glucosamine in Jarrow Formulas Glucosamine HCl Mega is an aminosaccharide bound to HCl (hydrochloric acid). Glucosamine is a component of joint and intestinal tissue and is involved in the production of synovial fluid, which lubricates the joints. Glucosamine is converted to N-acetyl-glucosamine in the intestines by the goblet cells. Glucosamine HCl is SALT FREE. Jarrow Formulas Glucosamine HCI Mega is Joint Sustain nutrition, providing a SODIUM FREE form of glucosamine.