Survey on use of joint supplements/nutrition

[D_Som]

Hi all,

As part of my final year dissertation project of a BSc Equine Science degree I am investigating the use of oral joint supplements amongst horse owners and riders within the UK. I would be very grateful if some of you wouldn't mind completing this questionnaire - it will only take 2 minutes and you don't need to be using oral joint supplements on your horse to participate. Oh.. there is also a prize draw to enter should anyone wish to do so!

http://http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/dannisomz/the-use-of-oral-joint-supplements-for-horses/

Thank you

 

[mightymammoth]

done

 

[pines of rome]

Done

 

[NellRosk]

Done! Can I just ask what relevance the highest academic qualification question has on a joint supplement survey?

 

[D_Som]

Done! Can I just ask what relevance the highest academic qualification question has on a joint supplement survey?

That sort of question is known as a 'lie detector' question - not as scary as it sounds! I'm also looking at whether nutritional knowledge has an effect on the use of joint supplements. So this question also relates to the 'how woud you rate your knowledge' question and so on.

 

[NellRosk]

That sort of question is known as a 'lie detector' question - not as scary as it sounds! I'm also looking at whether nutritional knowledge has an effect on the use of joint supplements. So this question also relates to the 'how woud you rate your knowledge' question and so on.

Ah right okay

 

[PolarSkye]

Done.

 

[HBB]

Done

 

[dianchi]

Done, and nice addition of small voucher prize draw!

 

[NZJenny]

Done. But the reason I don't use an oral joint supplement is i don't believe they are overly effective, so use an IM injection (Pentosan). It is more cost effective and actally works.

Anything that is a "supplement" dosn't have to pass any clinical trials so there is absolutely no proof of their effectiveness.

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

Done I make up my own joint supplement but have still answered all questions

 

[D_Som]

Done. But the reason I don't use an oral joint supplement is i don't believe they are overly effective, so use an IM injection (Pentosan). It is more cost effective and actally works.

Anything that is a "supplement" dosn't have to pass any clinical trials so there is absolutely no proof of their effectiveness.

Thank you for the replies everyone

And yes.. I found this with my research as 'supplements' are considered as nutritional value rather than pharmaceutical. However, research I have read also suggests the most effective substances in alleviating joint pain - glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate - so it all contradicts itself i think!

 

[4x4]

Done

 

[splashgirl45]

done..

 

[NZJenny]

No arguement that both those substances are effective in alleviating joint pain, but not if taken orally, which is why they are marketed as supplements.

If anyone can come up with some clinical trials that proves they are effective orally, then I would be very interested to read them. I couldn't find any when I went looking several years ago, which is why on my vets advice I went to Pentosan, which now contains glucosamine. Cost wise it was cheaper that cortaflex (even with the loading dose) and has been proven. Just saying.