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Healthy joints are crucial to the well-being and performance of horses, especially those in performance horses or older animals that are prone to joint problems. At Nutriliq, we understand that the right nutritional supplements play a vital role in supporting strong and flexible joints. An important and often overlooked ingredient in joint liquids is silicon. In this blog post, we explain why silicon is essential in equine joint supplements and how it contributes to their health.
Silicium is a mineral that occurs naturally in the body of animals, including horses. It plays a crucial role in the production of collagen, a protein essential for the structure and maintenance of connective tissues such as joints, tendons, cartilage and bones. In horses, collagen is essential for maintaining supple joints and healthy mobility.
Joint liquids with silicon can help prevent joint problems and improve joint health, especially in horses that are involved in heavy physical exertion. Here are the main benefits of silicon in joint liquids:
1. Supports cartilage and connective tissue
Siliciumn is essential for the formation and regeneration of cartilage. It strengthens the connective tissue, which keeps the joints more flexible and more resistant to wear. This is especially useful for sports horses, which put extra pressure on their joints due to intensive training.
2. Promotes the absorption of minerals
Silicium plays a role in the absorption of important minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which are necessary for strong bones and joints. By adding silicon to joint liquids, you not only improve the health of the cartilage, but also the strength of the bones themselves.
3. Improves joint flexibility
Because silicon stimulates the production of collagen, it directly contributes to improving the flexibility of the joints. This is especially important in older horses, where joint mobility often decreases due to natural wear and tear.
4. Natural anti-inflammatory
Silicium has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce swelling and pain in the joints. This makes it a valuable addition to joint liquids for horses recovering from injuries or suffering from chronic joint problems such as arthritis.
Joint liquids with silicium are ideal for a wide range of horses, including:
Under normal circumstances, silicon will polymerize. This means that its absorption by the body will be more difficult. Thanks to bio-activation, the polymerization of the silicon that Nutriliq works with is stopped and we can guarantee its good absorption by the body.
At Nutriliq we develop custom joint liquids with silicon and other essential ingredients such as glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM.
Curious about how our silicon-rich joint liquids can support your horses? Contact us to discuss how we can help your brand with high quality equine nutritional supplements.
Nutriliq is specialised in development and production of feed supplements for all animal species.
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