Kentucky Equine Research Offers Supplements to Support Joint Health    

Support of optimal joint health should be undertaken prophylactically, prior to evidence of damage, by using supplements developed to counteract inflammation, reduce cartilage damage, and stimulate cartilage repair. Well-known joint support compounds include glucosamine, chondroitin, and sodium hyaluronate.

Glucosamine and chondroitin are common compounds with a long history of use in joint supplements. Evidence suggests that using these two compounds together provides greater benefit than using either individually. Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage.

Sodium hyaluronate is a glycosaminoglycan that is an important structural component of joint fluid and is responsible for its viscosity or thickness. When fed orally, the molecular weight of the sodium hyaluronate preparation is important for both digestive absorption and promotion of synovial fluid viscosity.

Kentucky Equine Research offers two high-quality joints supplements, Synovate HA and KER-Flex.

Synovate HA delivers high molecular weight sodium hyaluronate for horses in an easy-to-administer liquid. Maintaining proper joint health is an important factor in the longevity of a horse’s career. The nutrient-rich synovial fluid is a vital component that fills the joint capsule to aid in smooth passage of one bone over another and to absorb shock from high-impact work.

Sodium hyaluronate is a glycosaminoglycan that is an important structural component of joint cartilage and is responsible for the viscosity (thickness) of the synovial fluid. Synovate HA helps manage horse joint health proactively by preventing the loss of hyaluronic acid.

KER-Flex contains high-quality glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, and hyaluronic acid in a palatable powdered formula to provide broad-spectrum support of joint health. These ingredients aid in maintenance of joint integrity, reducing cartilage damage and stimulating cartilage repair. KER-Flex is suitable for all classes of horses engaged in various types of exercise, and is recommended for older, arthritic horses to slow progression of arthritis and help promote a more comfortable future.

In addition to Synovate HA and KER-Flex, Kentucky Equine Research formulated Total Wellness, which provides antioxidant, joint, and hoof and coat support with one easy-to-feed product. Regarding joint health specifically, Total Wellness contains glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate play key roles in the synthesis of synovial fluid and the major components of the articular cartilage matrix. Laboratory studies have illustrated the effectiveness of chondroitin sulfate in inhibiting the enzymes associated with inflammation and tissue destruction. MSM is a bioavailable source of sulfur and is important in relieving pain and inflammation. All three of these compounds have been provided at optimal levels to support normal joint health.

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