N-acetylglucosamine benefits other organ systems involved in conditions such as stroke, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and heart disease. Additionally, N-acetylglucosamine is reported to have a whitening effect when applied to the skin.
N-A-G combines with the mucin secreted by goblet cells to support the glycocalyx, a protective layer of glycoproteins and polysaccharides that lines the digestive tract.