Equine Nutrient Finder

Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a vitamin-like antioxidant, sometimes referred to as the "universal antioxidant" due to the fact that it is soluble in both fat and water. It neutralizes oxygen radicals, ionized metals, as well as a variety of other free radicals, and acts as a coenzyme for whole body glucose utilization. It also increases intracellular glutathione levels, often reduced by aging, and moderate/strenuous exercise. Alpha Lipoic Acid regenerates Vitamins C and E, glutathione and Coenzyme Q10 back to their active states. Alpha lipoic acid provides support for horses with an above-average level of oxidative stress including high-performance horses, and breeding stallions.

Found in Platinum Potency®, Platinum Potency® Paste

Arginine (L-Arginine)

Arginine (L-Arginine) is an amino acid necessary for the body to make proteins and is a precursor for the synthesis of nitric oxide (NO), a signal molecule that plays a key role in both the cardiovascular and nervous systems. NO has a vasodilatory effect, which helps support normal blood pressure and proper blood flow.

Found in Platinum Power®, Hemo-Flo®, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Neonate

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C. It is a known oxygen-scavenging antioxidant. When ascorbyl palmitate is incorporated into the cell membranes of red blood cells, it has been found to protect them from oxidative damage and to protect vitamin E (α-tocopherol) from oxidation by free radicals. Ascorbyl palmitate supports the production of collagen and maintenance of healthy skin and blood vessels, as well as plays a major role in immune defense.

Found in Platinum Longevity® Paste, Healthy Weight

Aspergillus oryzae

Aspergillus oryzae (dried fermentation products) are compounds released by the A. Oryzae fungus that support the activity of specific microorganisms including bacteria and anaerobic fungi. These fermentation products increase the rate of digestion and improve bioavailability of fiber. They also help maintain pH levels and increase volatile fatty acid production.

Found in Platinum Balance®, Platinum Performance® GI

Avocado/Soy Unsaponifiables (ASU)

Avocado/Soy Unsaponifiables (ASU) has the ability to promote normal cartilage synthesis. In a recent study of horses with osteoarthritis, ASU supplementation supported normal cartilage repair.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ

Biotin

Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin that is widely used to support hoof health. It is critical for its role as an enzymatic cofactor in metabolism and may support proper insulin and glucose levels. Several research studies have shown long-term, daily supplementation of biotin supports normal hoof growth and the hardness of hooves.

Found in Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Bio-Sponge®

Bio-Sponge® (Di-Tri-Octahedral Smectite) is a natural clay mineral designed to support healthy gastrointestinal function in horses

Found in Bio-Sponge®, Bio-Sponge® Paste, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ

Boswellia serrata

Boswellia serrata is an Ayurvedic herb used since ancient times in Hindu medicine that can help support joint and connective tissue health. Boswellia supports normal levels of inflammation.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA, Platinum Comfort

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)

Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) that include L-Leucine, L-Valine and L-Isoleucine support the maintenance of muscle tissue and glycogen stores. BCAAs regulate muscle protein by stimulating the formation of lean muscle tissue while also preventing its breakdown. Supplying supplementary BCAAs before exercise may help delay the onset of fatigue. Therefore, BCAA supplementation may be prudent to support the hard-working muscles of the equine athlete.

Found in BCAA, Platinum Power®, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Calcium (Ca)

Calcium (Ca) is a major mineral required for the growth and maintenance of strong, normal bones and teeth. Calcium is also very important to the normal functioning of heart and skeletal muscles. It is needed to send nerve impulses, for blood clotting, and is instrumental in the release of some hormones. Calcium is particularly important for pregnant and lactating mares and growing foals. The ratio of calcium to phosphorus is recommended to stay near 2:1 in the overall diet. Vitamin D is required for the absorption of calcium.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

HMB

HMB (Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methyl Butyrate Monohydrate) is an amino acid metabolite that plays a key role in muscle and immune system function. HMB also supports protein synthesis and has been shown to both support muscle mass and normal muscle repair.

Found in Platinum Power®, Myo-Vet®

Carnitine (L-Carnitine)

Carnitine (L-Carnitine) is an amino acid necessary for muscle fuel. It is vital for the delivery of fatty acids into the mitochondria for oxidation and energy production. During athletic performance, it promotes normal lactic acid levels to support exercise endurance. This can be beneficial for equine athletes requiring both endurance and speed. L-Carnitine is also important for fertility in the stallion. It acts as an effective antioxidant, supporting many metabolic functions of sperm, such as maturation and energy metabolism. For the breeding stallion with suboptimal fertility characteristics, supplementation with carnitine has been shown to support normal progressive motility and morphologically normal sperm.

Found in Beta Lip-Ox®, Platinum Power®, Platinum Motility Plus®, Platinum Neonate

Cat's Claw

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a plant from the Amazon River basin used for many therapeutic purposes dating back to the Inca civilization. Cat’s Claw supports normal levels of inflammation and helps promote immunity.

Found in Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA

Cetyl-myristoleate

Cetyl-myristoleate is a naturally derived ester of an omega-5 fatty acid that helps maintain joint health by working at the precise location of joint inflammation.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA

Chlorine (Cl)

Chlorine (Cl) is a macromineral that normally accompanies sodium in the diet as sodium chloride (NaCl) and is critical for hydration balance in the body. Common salt is 61% chloride and is often used to meet Chlorine needs. Chlorine requirements for the horse have not been established but are presumed to be adequate when the sodium requirements are met with sodium chloride. Hot, humid weather and intense exercise will increase the need for all electrolytes, including chloride, in the diet.

Found in Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate

Chromium

Chromium is a trace mineral that supports healthy glucose tolerance and normal blood sugar levels. It helps support normal glucose metabolism and is a cofactor for the proper functioning of insulin.

Found in Platinum Metabolic Support, Platinum Power®, Beta Lip-Ox®, Platinum Chromium Care

Cobalt (Co)

Cobalt (Co) is used by the microflora in the intestinal tract to synthesize vitamin B12. Cobalt, in the form of vitamin B12, is needed in conjunction with iron and copper for red blood cell formation.

Found in Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate

Colostrum

Colostrum is a natural form of milk that supports the newborn’s immune system and is lower in fat and higher in protein than ordinary milk. Rich in immunoglobulins, colostrum can help support gastrointestinal health thus playing a key role in supporting a healthy functioning immune system.

Found in Platinum Immune Support

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Copper (Cu)

Copper (Cu) is a trace mineral needed for production of normal connective tissues including tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. Copper has several other uses in the body. It is required to mobilize stored iron and for the normal production of skin and coat pigments. It is needed for normal development and function of the brain and general hoof health. It is also tied in closely to several antioxidant functions, specifically superoxide dismutase. Low Copper levels in mares and foals have been implicated in developmental orthopedic disease (DOD) including osteochrondrosis (OCD).

Found in Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Electrolyte, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate

Curcumin

Curcumin is thought to be one of nature's most potent antioxidants, helping to aid a variety of conditions related to oxidation. Curcuminoids are powerful phytochemicals, which can help support normal healthy levels of inflammation.

Found in Platinum Longevity®, Hemo-Flo®

Devil's Claw

Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum Procumbens) is a South African plant whose root may help with occasional join discomfort and support a normal inflammatory response.

Found in Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Algae

Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Algae is a plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids. DHA has been shown to provide support for seasonal allergies by supporting the immune system and promoting normal histamine levels. Specific to reproduction, the quality of a stallions' semen is dependent on the dietary intake and incorporation of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA. DHA aids in motility and fusion. Supplementation of DHA also protects against the damaging effects generally seen with cooling and freezing semen.

Found in Platinum Potency® Paste, Platinum Skin & Allergy, Platinum Potency®

Essential Fatty Acid (EFA)

Essential Fatty Acid (EFA) is a class of fatty acids that cannot be manufactured in the body and must be obtained in the diet. They include Alpha-Linolenic acid and Linoleic acid, which are necessary for producing adrenal and sex hormones, maintaining the structure of cell walls, as well as brain, eye, and ear function.

Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ

Fermaid® Ease 187 (dried Lactobacillus delbrueckii and its fermentation products)

Fermaid® Ease 187 (dried Lactobacillus delbrueckii and its fermentation products) supports the presence of several trypsin inhibitors, and helps maintain normal stomach pH.

Found in Platinum Gastric Support®

Folic Acid

Folic Acid is a water-soluble B-vitamin that plays an essential role in virtually every organ and every cell of the horse's body. Folic Acid is also essential to the normal production of red blood cells, and therefore critical in the prevention of anemia. Folic acid is necessary for normal protein metabolism and in the duplication of cells. The microflora within the horse’s intestinal tract are capable of synthesizing folic acid which makes full-blown deficiency states rare. Supplementation is recommended for horses without access to fresh pasture, those who are heavily stressed or strenuously exercising.

Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Neonate

Free Radicals

Free Radicals are chemicals produced in a horse’s body either as a result of normal metabolism, or in response to exercise, inhalation of dust and air pollutants, ingestion of rancid feeds and exposure to ultraviolet light. Free radicals can damage cell membranes, enzymes and DNA, producing lesions in tissues including joints, muscles, liver, kidneys and heart.

Gamma Oryzanol

Gamma Oryzanol is a plant sterol naturally found in rice bran. It has antioxidant properties and promotes the growth of lean muscle tissue in horses. Gamma oryzanol may be used to support muscle building in equine athletes and support weight gain in hard keepers.

Found in Gamma Oryzanol

Glucosamine

Glucosamine is an amino-sugar that can be a building block for glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and cartilage. It promotes the production of new GAGs and therefore new cartilage. Glucosamine has also been shown to inhibit free radicals and support joint health.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Glucosamine Sulfate, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA

Glycosaminoglycan

GAGs are long unbranched polysaccharides that are highly polar and attract water, making them critically useful in the body as a lubricant and shock absorber. GAGs form an important component of connective tissues and are key to normal, healthy joint function. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a GAG and a major component in the synovial fluid lubricant in body joints and soft tissues.

Glutamine (L-Glutamine)

Glutamine (L-Glutamine) is a unique amino acid that serves several purposes involved with muscle, enterocyte and immune health. It can be converted to glucose when normal glucose levels are low and used as muscle fuel. It is also an endogenous antioxidant that helps carry nitrogen between tissues for recovery. Glutamine is also heavily involved in intestinal health and vital in maintaining healthy intestinal cells, supporting villous cell function, maintaining the impermeability of the gastrointestinal tract to pathogens, and improving the immune response at the intestinal cell level.

Found in L-Glutamine, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Power®, Platinum BCAA, Platinum Neonate, Myo-Vet®, Platinum Balance®, Hemo-Flo®

Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan in connective, epithelial and neural tissues. It is a major component of synovial fluid that surrounds joints to reduce friction between bones during movement. In doing so, HA helps maintain healthy joint function.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon® HA

Iodine (I)

Iodine (I) is a micromineral required for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine and thyroxine, that regulate basal metabolism. Both deficiencies and toxicities of iodine may result in hypothyroidism which manifest as the same clinical sign—an enlarged thyroid gland or "goiter."

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate

Iron (Fe)

Iron (Fe) is a micromineral contained in red blood cells, muscle cells and many enzyme systems. Iron plays a major role in oxygen transport and cellular respiration. The typical diet of the horse is inherently high in iron, with adequate to high levels found in grass, hay, grains and many supplements. Specific dietary supplementation of iron is almost never warranted and should only be done under veterinary verification from bloodwork.

Found in Performance Minerals, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

L-Lysine

Lysine is the only amino acid with an established requirement for the horse. As an essential amino acid, it cannot be manufactured within the body and so must be consumed in the diet. Lysine is commonly the limiting amino acid in equine diets and must be available in adequate amounts in order for the body to make protein. As a building block for protein, lysine contributes to coat and hoof health, bone formation and growth, as well as muscle building and exercise tolerance.

Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Neonate

Magnesium (Mg)

Magnesium (Mg) is macromineral and an electrolyte necessary for the normal functioning of the heart muscle, skeletal muscle, and nervous system. It is important in all energy-generating systems and is a component of over 300 enzyme systems throughout the body. Because a symptom of magnesium deficiency is nervousness, magnesium is used in many calming supplements. Magnesium Citrate is a bioavailable form of magnesium.

Found in Platinum Metabolic Support, Magnesium Citrate, Platinum Gentle®, Platinum Tranquility®, Platinum Comfort, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate, Platinum Electrolyte

Magnolia officinalis

Magnolia officinalis is an herb used in traditional Chinese medicine that helps animals cope with stressors and to help maintaing calmness. "Honokiol" and "magnalol" are the active components of the plant.

Found in Platinum Tranqulity®

Manganese (Mn)

Manganese (Mn) is a micromineral that functions in the normal metabolism of sugar and fat, is influential in the formation of hormones, and necessary for cells to be able to duplicate DNA and divide. It is necessary for the production of chondroitin sulfates and thus important in maintaining normal joint cartilage and normal cartilage repair.

Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Hoof Support, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate, Platinum Electrolyte

Mannan Oligosaccharides (MOS)

Mannan Oligosaccharides (MOS) are derived from yeast cell walls and commonly used as prebiotics to serve as energy sources for the "good" bacteria in the gut.

Found in Platinum Balance®, Platinum Performance® GI

Milk Thistle Phytosome Complex

Milk Thistle Phytosome Complex is a highly bioavailable source of milk thistle (also known as Silybum marianum). Milk thistle offers antioxidant benefits. Furthermore, milk thistle may also support normal health and function of liver tissue.

Found in Platinum Liver Support

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)

Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is a sulfur-containing compound and product of DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) and is often advocated for joint pain. MSM plays a significant role in joint support by providing a bioavailable sulfur source that is a key component in most glycosaminoglycans, cartilage, tendons and ligaments. Animal studies have shown MSM to help maintain healthy skin, coat and hoof quality as it is necessary to form the reinforcing bonds between strands of collagen. MSM has been shown to be protective against both inflammation and oxidative stress in the horse.

Found in MSM, Platinum Performance® CJ, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are essential fatty acids, indicating that they are not produced by the body and therefore must be consumed in the diet. Omega-3s are important for cellular health and can help support normal healthy levels of inflammation in the body, as well as help maintain joint health, cognitive function and multiple other aspects of wellness.

Found in Healthy Weight, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Omega-6 Fatty Acids are a class of fats that contain the essential omega-6 fatty acid, linoleic acid. Because linoleic acid is not synthesized in the body, it must be consumed in the diet. Forage often contains a high enough concentration of omega-6 fats, like linoleic acid, for general health and supplementation is rarely required. Omega-6 fats are found in high concentrations in most grains and vegetable oils. The dietary ratio of omega-3 fatty acids versus omega-6 fatty acids affects the fatty acid composition of cell membranes. At the cellular level, metabolites of omega-6 fatty acids have strong pro-inflammatory effects.

Phellodendron amurense

Phellodendron amurense, is a plant used for more than 1,500 years in Chinese medicine. Phellodendron amurense can help with occasional discomfort.

Found in Platinum Tranquility®

Phosphorus (P)

Phosphorus (P) is a macromineral involved in the normal formation of bones. It is required for energy production, and acts as a buffer or neutralizes acids in the body such as lactic acid produced in exercising horses. Adequate phosphorus is needed for the proper use of calcium. The ratio of calcium to phosphorus is recommended to stay near 2:1 in the overall diet.

Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Neonate

Potassium (K)

Potassium (K) is a macromineral and electrolyte. It helps to keep the body's acid/base balance and hydration status. It is the main electrolyte involved in muscle contraction, and is important for cardiac and skeletal muscles. Grasses and hays contain abundant levels of potassium to satisfy general maintenance requirements. Supplementation may be necessary during hot weather or heavy exercise to replace losses from sweat.

Found in Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate

Pterostilbene

Pterostilbene is a compound that is chemically very similar to resveratrol. However, it has been shown to be three times more bio-available than resveratrol and remains intact in the blood for up to seven times longer. Pterostilbene may help support vascular health and normal levels of inflammation making it a very versatile ingredient.

Found in Platinum Longevity®, Platinum Longevity® Paste

Quercetin DiHydrate

Quercetin DiHydrate is a naturally occurring plant compound widely used for its antixoidant properties. Quercetin has been shown to support a healthy inflammatory response with regard to joint health, seasonal allergies and many other aspects of health. Research has shown that quercetin helps maintain normal histamine levels to provide support for skin health.

Found in Platinum Skin & Allergy

Saccharomyces c. boulardii 1079

Saccharomyces c. boulardii 1079 is a probiotic that supports the growth of beneficial bacteria, helps maintain proper pH and supports healthy levels of inflammation and healthy immune function. S. boulardii strains promote both adaptive and innate immune responses and maintain intestinal membrane integrity.

Found in Platinum Gastric Support®, Platinum Balance®, Platinum Performance® GI

Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1077

Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1077 cerevisiae 1077 is a probiotic that supports the growth of beneficial bacteria, and healthy gastrointestinal function.

Found in Platinum Balance®, Platinum Performance® GI

Selenium (Se)

Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that, along with Vitamin E, is required for the normal production of the antioxidant enzyme Glutathione Peroxidase, which helps maintain immune system activity and protect muscles against oxidative damage. Selenium also helps promote immune system function by supporting the activity of white blood cells and controlling thyroid hormone metabolism.

Found in Selenium Yeast, Platinum Antioxidant, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Silicon (Si)

Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on earth and is required for the formation of connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and bones. An integral component of glycosaminoglycans, such as chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid, silicon is an essential element for proper bone formation and calcification.

Found in Osteon®, Performance Minerals, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Sodium (Na)

Sodium (Na) is a macromineral. The primary role of sodium is to maintain normal hydration in the body. Sodium is also critical for normal nerve and muscle function. The natural diet of the horse contains very little sodium, so it must be supplied separately. All horses should have access to a salt block at all times, as well as a constant supply of clean, fresh water. The need for sodium increases during hot weather or heavy exercise. Sodium may need to be top-dressed on the feed in these circumstances to ensure adequate levels are available for the body.

Found in Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Refresh®, Performance Minerals, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Sulfur (S)

Sulfur is a macromineral that is incorporated into amino acids (cysteine and methionine), B-vitamins (thiamin and biotin), heparin, insulin, and chondroitin sulfate. The sulfur-containing amino acids cysteine and methionine are significant in the structural component of almost all proteins and enzymes in the body including hooves, bones, cartilage, and connective tissue. Sulfur plays a role in carbohydrate metabolism, blood clotting, and joint health.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Performance Minerals, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is an antioxidant enzyme that supports the body's natural defenses against free radicals. SOD is present in nearly all cells. Supplementation with SOD promotes healthy levels of circulating antioxidant enzymes, normal red blood cell function, and helps support stamina and endurance during exercise.

Found in Platinum Longevity®

Taurine

Taurine is an organic acid and derivative of cysteine. It offers antioxidant benefits to liver cells, and is involved in cardiovascular, muscle, retina, and central nervous system health.

Theanine (L-Theanine)

Theanine (L-Theanine) is an amino acid and extract of green tea used by the brain. It helps animals cope with mental and physical stress, and to maintain a normal disposition. Theanine can be helpful for horses when administered before a stressful situation to help maintain calmness.

Found in Platinum Tranquility®, Platinum Gentle®

Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is thought to be one of nature's most potent antioxidants, helping to support a variety of conditions related to oxidation. Tumeric also can help maintain normal healthy levels of inflammation and provide support for occasional gastrointestinal upset.

Found in Platinum Power®, Hemo-Flo®, Platinum Longevity®

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is the name of a group of fat-soluble retinoids, including retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, and retinyl esters. This vitamin complex is required for normal function of the eye, skin, hair, hooves, and bone and is also critical for the health of connective tissue as well as the maintenance of both the innate and adaptive immune response. Obtained by the horse predominantly through the consumption of green forage. Factors such as sunlight, processing and moisture can significantly decrease the activity of vitamin A in hays, which makes supplementation in the diet encouraged.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Vitamin B (B-vitamin Complex)

Vitamin B (B-vitamin Complex) is the name of a group of water-soluble vitamins that play essential roles in virtually every organ and every cell of the horse's body. B vitamins are required for synthesis of coenzymes relating to carbohydrate, protein, lipid metabolism, and ATP synthesis. They also function as cofactors for enzymes in energy metabolism, red blood cell production, fatty acid synthesis, and antioxidant defense mechanisms. While most B vitamins are produced to some extent in the hindgut of the horse, dietary supplementation can optimize bio-availability.

Found in Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a sugar-derived water-soluble vitamin with strong anti-oxidant actions, protecting against free radical attack. Vitamin C is required for the development of cartilage, blood vessels, Carnitine, and the brain hormone Norepinephrine. Required for the synthesis of Tryptophan, Lysine, and Proline, it also promotes the formation of collagen and elastin, thereby facilitating the process of wound healing.

Found in Platinum Potency®, Vitamin C, Platinum Antioxidant, Platinum Longevity®, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Power®, Myo-Vet, Ortho-Chon, Ortho-Chon HA, Ortho-Chon II, Ortho-Chon II HA, Hemo-Flo®

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is not primarily obtained from the diet but rather from exposure to sunlight. However, precursors are found in plants and manufactured within the horse's tissues that are needed for the transformation into the active form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is the master regulator of calcium metabolism. It controls the absorption of calcium, movement of calcium in and out of the bone, and the amount of calcium that is kept in the body or excreted through the kidney.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Neonate

Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopherol Acetate)

Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopherol Acetate) is a fat-soluble vitamin that protects membranes from free radical-induced damage. It also may help maintain join mobility and provide support for a healthy cardiovascular system. Vitamin E may also support healthy glucose levels.

Found in Vitamin E, Platinum Potency® Paste, Platinum Potency®, Platinum Antioxidant, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Refresh®, Healthy Weight, Platinum Neonate, Platinum Power®, Myo-Vet, Hemo-Flo®

Vitamin K

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential to normal blood clotting. The active form of vitamin K is produced by the horse's liver. Precursors are provided by plants as well as the bacteria in the intestinal tract.

Found in Platinum Neonate

Whey Protein Concentrate

Whey Protein Concentrate is a protein source that is easy to absorb and digest completely. It supports the synthesis of new muscle fibers and contains all of the essential amino acids, giving it the highest biological value of any protein source.

Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Neonate

Zinc (Zn)

Zinc (Zn) is a micromineral present in the body as a component of more than 100 enzymes. More specifically, zinc is essential to the liver's ability to convert thyroid hormone into its active form. Zinc also functions as part of the superoxide dismutase antioxidant enzyme system and is key to proper immune function. Equine skin and hoof health as well as bone and joint maintenance are also greatly dependent on zinc. It also plays a key role in carbohydrate metabolism and maintaining normal function of the sensory nervous system.

Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Performance Minerals, Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Neonate, Platinum Immune Support