 Equinyl CM |
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| Concentrated Body Lubricant Supplement, fortified with Vita-Flex
MSM |
| - Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate together enhance reliability
and efficiency |
| - Zinc, copper, and manganese for enzyme and antioxidant
support |
| - Enhances natural proteolytic enzyme status with
bromelain |
| - All the nutrition of Equinyl C, including patented
Ester-C® vitamin
C ascorbate |
| - Save steps, time, and
money, and get better results, too! |
| Chondroitin and Glucosamine: A Perfect
Match |
| Many horses
face wear and tear from rapid growth, aging, training, and competition.
Maintaining the horse's lubrication system is one key to successful care.
Science has found that certain nutrients are important building blocks in
the horse's natural lubricants and articular cartilage. The most important
of these chondroprotective agents are glucosamine (GL) and chondroitin
sulfate (CS). Together in Equinyl CM™, they give targeted support where
horses need it most. |
| Water: The Ultimate Lubricant |
| All the
friction generated by all the force of the horse's body is dissipated by
one remarkably simple lubricant. The critical "squish boundary" that
prevents bone contact during normal movement is made of water, trapped by
the PG complexes of the articular cartilage. Most of the joint fluid
itself is water, thickened by hyaluronic acid, which itself is 50%
glucosamine. The slippery, compressible surface of cartilage is maintained
by the giant water-trapping proteoglycan molecules called proteoglycans
(PGs). Nearly half of each PG is made of GL, CS, and their metabolites.
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| Glucosamine |
| The body
must perform a series of reactions to make GL on its own. Scientists
believe this is the main "rate-limiting step" in making GAG lubricants.
When additional collagens and lubricants are needed, the rate-limited
supply of GL may fail to keep up with demand. Glucosamine's impact on
chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid production was first studied over
forty years ago. More recently, European scientists compared GL to
anti-inflammatory drugs and placebos in over a dozen successful clinical
trials. Today, thanks to extensive scientific investigation and wide use
around the world, glucosamine enjoys an excellent reputation as a useful
connective tissue nutrient. Each 2/3 ounce of Equinyl CM™ supplies a
minimum of 2,500 mg glucosamine HCl. |
| Chondroitin
Sulfate |
| Chondroitin
sulfates (CS) are part of the family of natural body lubricants called
GAGs. CS are crucial elements of cartilage. In the large PG lubricant
molecules of the cartilage matrix, they trap water, help bond collagen
fibers, and fight off degradative enzymes. CS are also found in skin,
blood vessels, and other tissues. For more than forty years, research in
Japan, Europe, and the U.S. has demonstrated the bioactivity of oral CS.
Several recent clinical trials, including new equine research, confirm the
importance of dietary CS for natural lubricant support. At least 875 mg
purified chondroitin sulfates are delivered in each 2/3 ounce scoop of
Equinyl CM™. |
|
What's the difference between glucosamine and chondroitin
sulfate? |
|
GL and CS support each
other's activity, but it's a case of "opposites attract".
Glucosamine is a simple molecule, CS is large and complex. Although
85 to 90% of oral glucosamine is absorbed in all species tested,
almost all of it goes immediately to the liver, where as much as 80%
may be broken down. Only the glucosamine that survives this "first
pass" can go on to nourish connective tissues. CS is harder to
absorb, and absorbs at different rates by species. Biologists are
still exploring the absorption of CS and the many ways it can
nourish natural lubricant
systems. |
|
| Bromelain |
| From the
heart and stem of the pineapple we harvest bromelain, one of the family of
protease nutrients. Also called proteolytic enzymes, these natural
compounds are part of the "clean up crew" that breaks up debris and helps
restore fluid balance. Dozens of clinical and sports trials have studied
proteases for their impact on eicosanoids, the fatty acids from which the
body generates prostaglandins and other inflammatory agents. Bromelain is
a robust and flexible proteolytic enzyme. It produces the activity of
several enzymes across a wide pH range. Some studies have tested bromelain
in skeletal and protein renewal processes. |
| Zinc, Copper, and
Manganese |
| Each of
these essential minerals is needed for hundreds of metabolic jobs around
the horse. During times of growth, repair, injury and infection, they are
in high demand for enzymes that regulate everything from immune cell
development to collagen and GAG production. Equinyl CMä supplies balanced proportions, to help make sure all systems are
go to support optimum natural lubricant nutrition. |
| Ester-C®: Patented
Vitamin C Nutrition |
| Vitamin C
has long been recognized as a vital antioxidant and connective tissue
nutrient. Cartilage cells require C to grow new collagen, and for the
creation of key lubricants like chondroitin sulfates and hyaluronic acid.
Ester-C® is a unique form of vitamin C that is
gentler to the digestive tract and better utilized by the body than
conventional vitamin C. Unique patented metabolites in Ester-C® have been shown to increase and accelerate absorption,
help maintain higher circulating levels of the vitamin, and enhance the
staying power of vitamin C activity. |
| Vita-Flex® MSM:
Renowned for Quality and Outstanding
Results |
| Sulfur is an
essential mineral for the proper growth and maintenance of connective
tissues and natural lubricants. MSM is methylsulfonylmethane, a naturally
occurring food source of bioavailable sulfur. MSM is also the primary
biological metabolite of DMSO. Vita-Flex® MSM has set
the standard for value, purity, and quality since it was first introduced
in 1988. Each 2/3 ounce scoop of Equinyl CM™ delivers 7.5 grams of
Vita-Flex® MSM. |
| Liquid or
Alfalfa-Base? |
| Are liquid
supplements better? Although some goals in nutrition are best achieved
with liquid delivery, there's little or no evidence that most nutrients
are better absorbed from liquid supplements. Oxidation and nutrient
interactions are a greater threat to stability and potency in water-based
formulas. Vitamin C degrades quickly in water, so we use patented Ester-C®
in alfalfa-based Equinyl C™ and Equinyl CM™, but not in liquid Equinyl™.
All three supplements provide excellent body lubricant support. We
recommend you select the one that best fits the way you feed. |
| Recommended
Feeding |
![]() Equinyl
CM™ |
| Feed 1 1/3 to 2 ounces (2
to 3 scoops) for first three to four weeks. Feed 2/3 to 1 1/3 ounce
(1 to 2 scoops) for maintenence. Keep sealed in a cool, dry place
between feedings. A 2/3 ounce scoop is enclosed.
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|
Vitamin
and Mineral Requirements for Horses
| Size |
Price |
| 20 pounds |
$ 590.00 |
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