Horses are aging and their bodies change in a much more significant way than what a simple glucosamine supplement can cover. Stiffness of joints intensifies, healing processes slow down, and the general strength of connective tissues starts wearing out. Glucosamine has long been the joint supplement ingredient of choice in older horses, but although it has a significant role to play in cartilage health, it is by no means the whole answer. Older horses that are still alive today, even the ones that have been performance athletes or that have experienced joint stress, need a more advanced and thorough strategy to remain comfortable and mobile.
Glucosamine acts in two ways, firstly it aids in the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans that aid in sustaining healthy cartilage. Cartilage however, is not the entire puzzle. Due to the aging of the horse, there is a tendency to have decreased production of synovial fluids and this influences the lubrication of the joints. The elasticity of their tendons and ligaments decreases, the bones can be even more brittle, and the inflammation takes a longer time to stay. In this regard, glucosamine cannot be fully effective in dealing with the needs of a horse, the whole musculoskeletal system of which is slowing down.
Absorption is also a problem for senior horses. Their digestive systems might not be so efficient in breaking down and using isolated nutrients. This implies that you may be giving glucosamine in sufficient quantities yet the horse is not getting the benefit maximally. An effective senior joint supplement should not only have several active ingredients but also have the necessary ingredients that can help with proper digestion and overall health of the system so that the nutrients can get to the joints, tendons, and tissues which require those nutrients.
This is what Precision Joint Solution was created for. Our formula contains glucosamine and in addition, chondroitin sulfate, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, magnesium, calcium and a proprietary enzyme blend called Arto-Velox. All these ingredients are collaborating on more than preserving cartilage, they are also promoting the soft tissues that maintain stability of joints, the fluids that lubricate, and the enzymes that eliminate inflammation and eliminate damaged proteins in the system. It is an all-spectrum solution to the practical needs of the aged horses.
The thing is that aging horses need more than a simple solution. They require assistance that is commensurate with their aging bodies. A one-dimensional supplement is not going to be sufficient whether your horse is retired, still lightly working, or just needs a little more assistance staying comfortable in the pasture. The Precision Joint Solution feeds the whole leg system: joint, tendons, ligament, and so on, and provides the older horses with the means to remain active, healthy and happy throughout their golden years.
