Chondroprotective supplements have been produced in order to ease the joint problems experienced by horses. These joint problems may arise through injury, old age or extreme physical activity and oral supplements designed to address these problems often contain glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulphate.
Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is used to form tendons, ligaments, cartilage (collagen is the main protein) as well as joint fluids (synovial fluid). It stimulates production of GAG’s (glucosaminoglycans) in synovial fluid to enhance lubrication, shock absorption and elasticity.

Chondroitin sulphate, a type of GAG, is used to form proteoglycan that is an important component of cartilage. The latter covers the ends of the bones at the joints and thus bears the brunt of physical forces that result from movement of the horse’s limbs. This substance stimulates the cells that form proteoglycan, depresses the activity of enzymes causing cartilage breakdown and stimulates production of sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronic acid, a component of synovial fluid, is chemically similar to chondroitin).

Methyl sulphonyl methane, better known as MSM, is an organic source of bio-available sulphur that is crucially important for the formation of proteins that comprise connective tissues, in particular, collagen. Thus, it plays a significant role in the maintenance of healthy joints.

 

 

 

 

Suplijoint has been formulated to bring together natural ingredients which can relieve joint pain and stiffness. This potentially crippling condition has three main causes, lack of lubrication, cartilage wear and tear and inflammation. To properly treat or prevent the problem occurring all three of these conditions should be dealt with, read more here.