What is the best joint supplement?

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Hi Everyone,
I was wondering what experiences people have had with joint supplements that are on the market at the moment.
I am currently looking for a product at the moment for my 14 year old British Warmblood, who has started to have clicky joints in mornings after being in stable.
Any suggestions or reports would be greatly appreciated as haven't had to use these supplements for a very LONG time!
 
For me cosequin is the best. Unfortunately it is expensive but its molecular structure means that the uptake of its componants is optimised for the horse
I also like cortaflex HA and have had good results with both
 
ditto Marydoll but if you want something a bit cheaper i'm a fan of NAF superflex and have my girl on that for her clicky hind limb, I know when she's run out and the yard hasn't told me as she starts clicking again!
 
I echo Cosequin, supposed to have better bioavailability. If it doesn't contain turmeric, add that too. I've heard rave reviews from Rubysmum on here. Two people at the yard have just started on it after I told them about her cob. :)

I hear green lipped mussel extract is amazing but quite expensive.
 
Sorry for hijacking your thread but I was about to ask the exact same question!

My 21yo TB has a touch of arthritis, along with various injuries that now seem to be fine. I had had him on Cortaflex for a few years but he seemed to become immune to it, I then tried NAF Superflex which did show good results for a while but again wore off.

I have recently been using Gold Label Bute Less which has been fantastic, but I'm wondering should I also be using something with Chondrotin or Glucosamine to keep the cartilage and joint moving and healthy.

Anybody have any other suggestions or advice on whether I should be using something with Chondrotin (if so recommendations please!) or Glucosamine.

Thanks in advance!
 
Can I suggest that before you spend a fortune and months of time going through a whole list of supplements that you call your vet and find out what is clicking and what is causing it. I bet you theres nothing wrong with the actual joints at all.
 
fernando said:
Sorry for hijacking your thread but I was about to ask the exact same question!

My 21yo TB has a touch of arthritis, along with various injuries that now seem to be fine. I had had him on Cortaflex for a few years but he seemed to become immune to it, I then tried NAF Superflex which did show good results for a while but again wore off.

I have recently been using Gold Label Bute Less which has been fantastic, but I'm wondering should I also be using something with Chondrotin or Glucosamine to keep the cartilage and joint moving and healthy.

Anybody have any other suggestions or advice on whether I should be using something with Chondrotin (if so recommendations please!) or Glucosamine.

Thanks in advance!
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If he has arthritis I would think the joint will be fusing which could be causing the pain/stiffness. In this case if cortaflex is no longer working you may need something stronger from your vet. Your vet may need to inject the joint.
 
Million dollar question.

I have been using Naff Super Flex along with apple cider vinegar for the last 6months and I must say I have noticed a difference as I've always be a bit sceptical when it comes joint supplements.

Certainly noticed a difference coming out of the stable in mornings, now it could be the combination of them both or one or the other but I do know that I used to feed the apple cider vinegar to one of my old TB's and it gave him a new lease of life, so for the small price you have to pay to buy a bottle of it the stuff, it's worth feeding that as well as your joint supplement I think.
 
Thank you for all your suggestions, They're all appreciated. I had my vet out yesterday for a regular jab and they have told me to start with NAF, rather than bomb barding his system with cortaflex straight away which is quite strong.
Thank You
 
I've had my old boy on Mobifor on and off for about 10 years now.

He was diagnosed with arthritis in his coffin joint and after injections in to his joint failed to work I was told he would never come sound again. My friend then told me about Mobifor so I asked my vets advice and started him on it. Within 3 months he was jumping out of his paddock and so was slowly returned to work. After that we did everything from drag hunting, showjumping to sponsered rides.

Although it seems expensive to start with Thomas was able to be dropped down to 15mL every other day so it's really not too bad in the long run.
 
So many out there! (and also quite a lot of scientific research and published work) :D

Cup of tea and a biscuit for anyone who wades through all of this ;)

Couple of things to look out for:

Glucosamine - there are two types, hydrochloride and sulphate. The hydrochloride is naturally and sustainably sourced and weight for weight contains an AWFUL lot more glucosamine than the man made sulphate version. The sulphate version can also be around 25% salt. So, £ for £ you get more for you money when you buy a quality product containing Glucosamine Hydrochloride.

Chondroitin - one overall form - chondroitin sulphate. Two sources, marine and mammalian. Marine source is proven to be only 1/3 to 2/3 as bioavialable to animals than the mammalian source, as marine chondroitin (from shark cartilage etc :( ) has a high level of what is know as di-sulphation (ie sulphate groups on more than one location within the molecule). This also produces irregular or erratic uptake.

Mammalian chondroitin (a by product of the highly regulated slaughter process for the human food chain) can be found in bovine species as someone suggested but due to recent disease events this makes the product difficult to export / import. Bovine source is also mainly known as 'chondroitin 6 sulphate'. Porcine source on the other hand is much higher in '4 sulphate' (up to 95%) - and by a very happy accident, recent research has shown that a growing or diseased joint is crying out for this type of Chondroitin alone. The scientists don't yet know why this is, that is work in progress.

Further research has shown that the two best products working together (Gluc. hydrochloride and Chondroitin 4 Sulphate) have a far better synergistic effect than just adding the effects of one or the other added together. They compliment and benefit from each other. This was tested on femur heads (post mortem).

Finally, being an unregulated industry, look for a product that is produced to a pharmaceutical grade, by GMP standards - these are regulated and will contain what they say. Sadly, many of the high street versions can contain a whole 0% of their label claim and you cant tell if you are spending your hard earned ££s on dust. Its is products like these that the recent 'meta-analysis' report was based on - hardly surprising they concluded irregular results in humans! The poor people were probably eating anything from factory floor sweepings to cobwebs!! :D

So... for proven results and value for money you need a Gluc. hydrochloride AND chondroitin sulphate (mammalian NOT marine sourced - and pref young porcine) that is made by GMP standards. Cosequin is a good one, the other one which is widely reknowned as the best available by vets (even some vets who make their own well known 'supplement' :o ) is SYNEQUIN.
 
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