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Hyaluronic Acid for Gut Health

Hyaluronic acid plays an important role in the horse’s digestive system. While it is located in every tissue in the body, important locations within the gut are:

Hyaluronic Acid - Part 1

We’ve all heard that hyaluronic acid (HA) benefits the joints by increasing the slipperiness inside the joint. However, HA does far more than that. It is an important molecule in the body. To...

Devil's Claw

Your horse is older. You’ve noticed that he has a bit of stiffness and takes about 15 minutes to warm up. You’d like to start him on a supplement to help with the aches and...

Boswellia

Some people at the barn have been talking about boswellia. You’ve heard of it before. But what exactly does it do? And would it be good for my horse? Boswellia is an herb...

Avocado Soy Unsaponifiables

Twenty years ago, avocado soy unsaponifiables (ASU) were the latest thing for osteoarthritis in the horse. It subsequently fell out of favor as other new supplements became available. Does ASU still have a...

Benefits of quercetin supplementation in the horse

Quercetin is a flavonol that affects many bodily functions. We know that it’s anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, but how can it specifically help the horse? This newsletter will focus on the body systems...