Is Sodium Palmitoyl Chondroitin Sulfate vegetarian?

Sodium Palmitoyl Chondroitin Sulfate is the sodium salt formed from chondroitin sulfate reacted with palmitoyl chloride. Chondroitin sulfate is typically derived from animal cartilage (e.g. bovine, shark, or poultry sources), though biotechnological alternatives exist.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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