Common Joint Concerns

Common Joint Concerns

Building a More Durable Athlete Starts With The Joint

5 Contributors To An Unhealthy Joint

5 Contributors To An Unhealthy Joint

Proactive Care Through Proper Diet and Supplementation

“By having the building blocks available via high-quality nutrition and supplementation, the horse is better able to deal with small issues before they become a clinical problem.”
— Carter Judy, DVM, DACVS,
Platinum Performance® Equine and CJ

Step 1. It All Starts With

A Strong Foundation

Platinum Performance® Equine helps support healthy joints with omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine sulfate and antioxidants.

Platinum Performance® CJ combines the benefits of Platinum Performance® Equine and incorporates boswellia, MSM, cetyl myristoleate, hyaluronic acid as well as ASU for horses with advanced joint care needs.

Putting It Into Practice

Contributors Support
1

Inflammation
Inflammation is part of the body’s natural healing process. However, continual exposure to excessive inflammation can be unhealthy and is a primary cause of equine joint problems.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, ASU (Avocado Soy Unsaponifiables), cetyl myristoleate, antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E, and botanical compounds such as Boswellia help support healthy levels of inflammation
 Inflammation
Inflammation 		Normal Synovial Membrane
Normal Synovial Membrane
2

Excessive Free Radicals
Produced as a response to exercise, poor nutrition or environmental factors, they can degrade the hyaluronic acid in the synovial fluid — needed to cushion and lubricate joints and smooth movement.
  • Antioxidants help offset the damaging effects of free radicals
  • Hyaluronic Acid helps maintain synovial fluid viscosity and normal joint function
 Free Radical Damage
Free Radical Damage 		Healthy Synovial Fluid
Healthy Synovial Fluid
3

Degradative Enzymes
Negatively impact cartilage health. Cartilage breakdown can cause friction due to the loss of protection provided by healthy cartilage.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids can help maintain a healthy level of enzyme expression to support healthy cartilage
  • Glucosamine is a building block of certain cartilage components
 Enzymatic Activity
Enzymatic Activity 		Intact Collagen
Intact Collagen
4

Injury or Overuse
Although exercise is important for the growth and maintenance of healthy joints, overuse or exercise-related injuries often contribute to the development of joint concerns.
  • Silicon helps maintain strength of bone and soft tissues
  • ASU supports the synthesis of cartilage and slows its breakdown
  • MSM provides sulfur, a key component of cartilage and other connective tissues
 Traumatic Injury or Overuse
Traumatic Injury or Overuse 		Normal Cartilage
Normal Cartilage
5

Natural Aging Process
Everyday activity and exercise contribute to normal wear and tear on the joints. Prolonged exposure to free radicals and inflammation also speeds the aging process.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids support healthy levels of inflammation
  • Antioxidants help offset the effects of free radicals
 Low-Grade Cartilage Damage
Low-Grade Cartilage Damage 		Normal Cartilage
Normal Cartilage