Overview
Support your horse's joint function with one of Horse Journal's top picks- SmartEquine Devil's Claw Plus Joint & Muscle Pellets! Devil's claw is an herb that is known to decrease inflammation and swelling, which in turn alleviates pain. This supplement also includes yucca plant, which has commonly been used to treat arthritic conditions, and many other herbs that support healthy joint function. This supplement may help relieve discomfort associated with normal daily exercise and activity, so you can keep your equine athlete feeling their best!
Details
- Devil's Claw Extract Supports Inflammatory Response
- Yucca Schidigera Provides Anti-Arthritic & Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- Multiple Herbs Support Joint Function
- One of Horse Journal's Top Picks!
- Easy to Feed Pellets
Additional Information
Note For Use With Competitive Horses:
We recommend checking your organization's rulebook for current restrictions on Devil's Claw. It is not legal for use during shows under the FEI.
Active Ingredients (per 30 g scoop):
Yucca Schidigera Extract (3,000 mg), Devil's Claw Extract (2,500 mg), Proprietary Herbal Blend of (Cats Claw Herb Powder, Turmeric Herb Powder, White Willow Herb Powder, Feverfew Herb Powder) (1,475 mg), Ascorbic Acid (Vit C) (1,000 mg), Grape Seed Extract (500 mg), Boswellia (500 mg), Pantothenic Acid (Vit B5) (500 mg).
Inactive Ingredients:
Corn Distiller Grains with Solubles, Grape Seed Meal, Magnesium Silicate, Natural & Artificial Flavors.
Directions for Use:
Use at the rate of 15 g- 30 g daily. 1 level scoop = approximately 15 g (included).
Ingredient Information:
Yucca is an herb native to North and Central America used by ancient and modern civilizations to relieve pain and inflammation. While it's mechanism of action is largely unknown, active ingredients have been isolated from Yucca that has antioxidant, anti-platelet clumping and anti-inflammatory properties.
Devil's Claw is a South African herb (Harpagophytum procumbens) that is used for pain and inflammation of bone, joints and other tissues. Data from 14 clinical trials in people conducted over the last 40 years suggest Devil's Claw is effective in the reduction of pain associated with osteoarthritis and is associated with minor risk when compared to non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). Because it contains "bitters" as an active ingredient, which encourages appetite but stimulates the secretion of stomach acids, it should be used with caution in animals at risk for GI ulcers.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Ester C) is an antioxidant that works with Vitamin A and Vitamin E to protect the tissues of the body, especially those of the respiratory system It is also important in the production of connective tissues like tendons and ligaments, skin and hooves, bones and teeth. Under normal circumstances, horses make their own Vitamin C in the liver from glucose. However, disease, transport "heaves" old age and endurance exercise have all been shown to decrease blood levels of Vitamin C, indicating horses undergoing these particular stresses may benefit from dietary supplementation.
Grape Seed Extract (GSE) is the most concentrated form of the antioxidants present in grapes. Known as proanthocyanidins which simply means "producing a red pigment" the health benefits of grapes have been recognized for thousands of years Today, research in humans shows that red wine or grape juice may have protective effects against the specific damage to cells caused by high amounts of sugar and fat in the blood. It appears that the antioxidants in grape seed and skin work cooperatively with Vitamin E to neutralize free radicals.
Boswellia is an herb whose active ingredients are said to interfere with the enzymes that contribute to inflammation and pain. By inhibiting lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase, Boswellia may act as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.