Equine America Glucosamine HCI 12,000 is a great value joint and mobility supplement for all horses and ponies. Wear and tear on the cartilage which covers the articular surfaces of joints is one of the most common causes of reduced mobility in horses and ponies. Glucosamine 12,000 provides the key nutrients to help maintain healthy cartilage and synovial fluid, supporting joint health and mobility.
- Contains a full 12g Glucosamine Hydrochloride per 30g serving
- Glucosamine is one of the key compounds in supporting joint health, and has 3 important roles
- To stimulate the production of the proteoglycans which help produce the strong, elastic, shock-absorbing properties of the collagen matrix in the cartilage
- To help maintain cartilage health
- Helps support the horses’ own anti-inflammatory processes
- MSM is a powerful antioxidant and helps support the horses’ own anti-inflammatory systems, as well as a bioavailable source of organic sulfur, which is a vital component of key amino acids and vitamins
- Sulfur also has an important role in collagen synthesis
- Collagen is a major component of connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons and cartilage
- Hyaluronic Acid is important in maintaining the viscosity and elastic shock-absorbing properties of joint fluid
Equine America is BETA NOPS and UFAS accredited, making Glucosamine HCl 12,000 suitable for horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rules of Racing by reducing the risk of their products containing prohibited substances.
Glucosamine HCl is supported by research and has greater purity and stability properties compared to glucosamine sulfate, providing over 20% more glucosamine on a weight for weight basis. This means, 12,000mg of glucosamine HCl (a typical daily serving), is not the same as 12,000mg of glucosamine sulfate. Glucosamine HCl is typically 83% actual glucosamine and glucosamine sulfate is typically only 60% actual glucosamine. Therefore, a supplement providing 12,000mg glucosamine HCl per serving actually provides 10,300mg glucosamine, whereas a supplement stating 12,000mg glucosamine sulfate per serving only provides 7200mg actual glucosamine.