Common Joint Concerns

Common Joint Concerns

Building a More Durable Athlete Starts With The Joint

5 Contributors to an Unhealthy Joint

Proactive Care Through Proper Diet and Supplementation

“By having the building blocks available via high-quality nutrition and supplementation, the horse is better able to deal with small issues before they become a clinical problem.”
— Carter Judy, DVM, DACVS

It All Starts With a Strong Foundation

Platinum Performance® Equine is a veterinary-developed, comprehensive wellness formula that has been delivering results for nearly 30 years and helps support healthy joints with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.

Platinum Performance® DJ provides advanced digestive and joint support by adding yeast and botanical extracts that support digestion and hindgut health, healthy levels of inflammation and joint function to Platinum’s foundational wellness formula.

Platinum Performance® CJ is our most potent joint support formula that combines the benefits of Platinum Performance® Equine with glucosamine, MSM, cetyl myristoleate, hyaluronic acid and ASU (avocado/soy unsaponifiables) for cartilage repair.

Putting It Into Practice

Contributors Support
1

Inflammation
Inflammation is part of the body’s natural healing process. However, continual exposure to excessive inflammation can be unhealthy and is a primary cause of equine joint problems.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine, ASU (avocado/soy unsaponifiables), cetyl myristoleate, antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, and botanical compounds such as Boswellia serrata and the extracts of tamarind and turmeric help to support healthy levels of inflammation
 Inflammation
Inflammation 		Normal Synovial Membrane
Normal Synovial Membrane
2

Excessive Free Radicals
Produced as a response to exercise, poor nutrition or environmental factors, they can degrade the hyaluronic acid in the synovial fluid — needed to cushion and lubricate joints and smooth movement.
  • Antioxidants help offset the damaging effects of free radicals
  • Hyaluronic acid helps maintain synovial fluid viscosity and normal joint function
  • Tamarind and turmeric extracts act as antioxidants to support healthy levels of inflammation
 Free Radical Damage
Free Radical Damage 		Healthy Synovial Fluid
Healthy Synovial Fluid
3

Degradative Enzymes
Negatively impact cartilage health. Cartilage breakdown can cause friction due to the loss of protection provided by healthy cartilage.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids can help maintain a healthy level of enzyme expression to support healthy cartilage
  • Glucosamine is a building block of certain cartilage components
 Enzymatic Activity
Enzymatic Activity 		Intact Collagen
Intact Collagen
4

Injury or Overuse
Although exercise is important for the growth and maintenance of healthy joints, overuse or exercise-related injuries often contribute to the development of joint concerns.
  • Silicon helps maintain strength of bone and soft tissues
  • ASU supports the synthesis of cartilage and slows its breakdown
  • MSM provides sulfur, a key component of cartilage and other connective tissues
 Traumatic Injury or Overuse
Traumatic Injury or Overuse 		Normal Cartilage
Normal Cartilage
5

Natural Aging Process
Everyday activity and exercise contribute to normal wear and tear on the joints. Prolonged exposure to free radicals and inflammation also speeds the aging process.
  • Omega-3 fatty acids support healthy levels of inflammation
  • Antioxidants help offset the effects of free radicals
  • Tamarind and turmeric extracts help maintain healthy levels of inflammation and provide powerful joint nourishment
 Low-Grade Cartilage Damage
Low-Grade Cartilage Damage 		Normal Cartilage
Normal Cartilage