Wide range of manufacturer-recommended doses for both: yucca: 100 mg-10 g/day devil’s claw: 2-8.5 g/day* In one study, the lameness scores of horses taking a cetyl-m product improved. Said to have anti-inflammatory activity, though mechanism not known. A study in exercised horses given MSM reported anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits in the bloodstream. Proposed anti-inflammatory activity in the joint, though exactly how is not known.

11Įquine study used 9 mg/kg 12 10 g/day 13 recommended for joint health benefits* 10 An equine study noted a trend towards increased stride length at a trot. Study evaluating stride length used 4.59 g DHA+EPA/ day 11 7.5-19 g/day recommended* One study found less joint effusion (swelling),compared to horses not taking HA, after arthroscopicremoval of an OCD lesion. 7ġ00 mg/day used in OCD study 9 wide range of manufacturer-recommended doses: 20-300 mg/day* The combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate plus ASU has been shown to work better in equine cartilage cell studies than glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate alone at inhibiting certain inflammatory mediators. Supports cartilage production and slows breakdown. 4 Absorption of chondroitin sulfate especially can vary, so it is important to choose one that has been shown to be absorbable in horses. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate have been shown in published equine cell research to work better together than either alone. Supports production and slows breakdown of cartilage. Inhibits inflammatory mediators (these contribute to cartilage breakdown and joint pain). Your veterinarian is an excellent source of additional information about these ingredients. Ingredients often found in supplements are listed below. Some have been shown effective alone and/or in combination in published equine research, and others have less to back their claimed benefits. Many ingredients have been touted for joint health.

Joint health support products make up a large part of the many supplements available. And the supplement industry continues to grow. Nutritional supplements abound – products for joint health support, a shiny coat, hoof care, and much, much more.

Supplement Your Stride by A.J. Cameron