A Glossary of Ingredients for Horse Health
Our veterinary-developed formulas are made with the finest ingredients available, and all our trusted suppliers must meet stringent quality, purity and potency criteria. All ingredients in Platinum supplements are extensively tested during formulation at our California headquarters. If you have questions on nutrients or horse nutrition, call a Platinum Advisor at 800-553-2400.
Platinum Formulas are listed in order of the nutrient's abundance in each product
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Alpha Lipoic Acid
This vitamin-like antioxidant is beneficial for horses with an above-average level of oxidative stress including high-performance horses, sick horses, and breeding stallions. More Details
Found in Platinum Potency®, Platinum Potency® Paste
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Arginine (L-Arginine)
An amino acid that plays a key role in both the cardiovascular and nervous systems. More Details
Found in Platinum Power®, Hemo-Flo®, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Neonate
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
A fat-soluble form of vitamin C that supports the production of collagen and maintenance of healthy skin and blood vessels. Plays a major role in immune defense. More Details
Found in Platinum Longevity® Paste, Healthy Weight
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Aspergillus oryzae
These dried fermentation products help maintain pH levels and increase volatile fatty acid production. More Details
Found in Platinum Balance®, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ
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Avocado/Soy Unsaponifiables (ASU)
Has the ability to promote normal cartilage synthesis. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ
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Biotin
A water-soluble B-vitamin that is widely used to support hoof health. Daily supplementation of biotin supports normal hoof growth and the hardness of hooves. More Details
Found in Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Bio-Sponge®
A natural clay mineral designed to support healthy gastrointestinal function in horses. More Details
Found in Bio-Sponge®, Bio-Sponge® Paste, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ
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Boswellia serrata
An Ayurvedic herb that supports normal levels of inflammation. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA, Platinum Comfort
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Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)
Supports the maintenance of muscle tissue and glycogen stores. Supplying supplementary BCAAs before exercise may help promote normal levels of lactic acid during exercise. More Details
Found in BCAA, Platinum Power®, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Calcium (Ca)
A major mineral required for the growth and maintenance of strong, normal bones and teeth. Calcium is particularly important for pregnant and lactating mares and growing foals. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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HMB (Calcium Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methyl Butyrate Monohydrate)
An amino acid metabolite that plays a key role in muscle and immune system function. More Details
Found in Platinum Power®, Myo-Vet®
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Carnitine (L-Carnitine)
This amino acid necessary for muscle fuel can be beneficial for equine athletes requiring both endurance and speed and is important for fertility in the stallion. More Details
Found in Beta Lip-Ox®, Platinum Power®, Platinum Motility Plus®, Platinum Neonate
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Cat's Claw
A plant from the Amazon River basin used for many therapeutic purposes. More Details
Found in Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA
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Cetyl-myristoleate
Helps maintain joint health by working at the precise location of joint inflammation. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA
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Chlorine (Cl)
A macromineral that normally accompanies sodium in the diet as sodium chloride. Hot weather and exercise increase the need for all electrolytes, including chloride. More Details
Found in Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate
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Chromium
A trace mineral that supports healthy glucose tolerance and normal blood sugar levels. More Details
Found in Platinum Metabolic Support, Platinum Power®, Beta Lip-Ox®, Platinum Chromium Care
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Cobalt (Co)
Cobalt, in the form of vitamin B12, is needed in conjunction with iron and copper for red blood cell formation. More Details
Found in Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate
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Colostrum
A natural form of milk that supports the newborn’s immune system and is lower in fat and higher in protein than regular milk. More Details
Found in Platinum Immune Support
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Copper (Cu)
A trace mineral needed for production of normal connective tissues including tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. More Details
Found in Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Electrolyte, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate
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Curcumin
A powerful phytochemical derived from turmeric. More Details
Found in Platinum Longevity®, Hemo-Flo®
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Devil's Claw
A South African plant whose root may help with occasional join discomfort and support a normal inflammatory response. More Details
Found in Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA
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Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Algae
A plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids. More Details
Found in Platinum Potency® Paste, Platinum Skin & Allergy, Platinum Potency®
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Essential Fatty Acid (EFA)
A class of fatty acids that cannot be manufactured in the body and must be obtained in the diet. They include Alpha-Linolenic acid and Linoleic acid. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ
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Fermaid® Ease 187 (dried Lactobacillus delbrueckii and its fermentation products)
Supports the presence of several trypsin inhibitors and helps maintain normal stomach pH. More Details
Found in Platinum Gastric Support®
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Folic Acid
A water-soluble B-vitamin that plays an essential role in virtually every organ and every cell of the horse's body. Supplementation is recommended for horses without access to fresh pasture, those who are heavily stressed or strenuously exercising. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Neonate
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Free Radicals
Free radicals are chemicals produced in a horse’s body either as a result of normal metabolism, or in response to exercise, inhalation of dust and air pollutants, ingestion of rancid feeds and exposure to ultraviolet light. Excess free radicals can damage cell membranes, enzymes and DNA and lead to oxidative stress. Antioxidants, such as vitamin E and selenium, are capable of neutralizing free radicals before they become harmful. More Details
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Gamma Oryzanol
A plant sterol naturally found in rice bran. It has antioxidant properties and promotes the growth of lean muscle tissue in horses. Gamma oryzanol may be used to support muscle building in equine athletes and support weight gain in hard keepers. More Details
Found in Gamma Oryzanol
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Glucosamine
This amino sugar has been shown to inhibit free radicals and support joint health. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Glucosamine Sulfate, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA
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Glutamine (L-Glutamine)
A unique amino acid that serves several purposes involved with muscle, enterocyte and immune health. More Details
Found in L-Glutamine, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Power®, Platinum BCAA, Platinum Neonate, Myo-Vet®, Platinum Balance®, Hemo-Flo®
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Glycosaminoglycan
GAGs are long unbranched polysaccharides that are highly polar and attract water, making them critically useful in the body as a lubricant and shock absorber. More Details
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
Hyaluronic acid is a major component of synovial fluid that surrounds joints to reduce friction between bones during movement. Helps to maintain healthy joint function. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon® HA
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Iodine (I)
A micromineral required for the synthesis of the thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine and thyroxine, that regulate basal metabolism. Both deficiencies and toxicities of iodine may result in hypothyroidism which manifest as the same clinical sign—an enlarged thyroid gland or "goiter." More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate
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Iron (Fe)
A micromineral contained in red blood cells, muscle cells and many enzyme systems, iron is inherently high in the typical diet of the horse. Supplement only under veterinary supervision. More Details
Found in Performance Minerals, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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L-Lysine
A building block for protein, this amino acid contributes to coat and hoof health, bone formation and growth, as well as muscle building and exercise tolerance. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Neonate
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Magnesium (Mg)
A macromineral and an electrolyte necessary for the normal functioning of the heart muscle, skeletal muscle, and nervous system. More Details
Found in Platinum Metabolic Support, Magnesium Citrate, Platinum Gentle®, Platinum Tranquility®, Platinum Comfort, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate, Platinum Electrolyte
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Magnolia officinalis
An herb used in traditional Chinese medicine. More Details
Found in Platinum Tranqulity®
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Manganese (Mn)
A micromineral important in maintaining normal joint cartilage and normal cartilage repair. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Hoof Support, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate, Platinum Electrolyte
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Mannan Oligosaccharides (MOS)
Commonly used as a prebiotic to serve as an energy source for the "good" bacteria in the gut. More Details
Found in Platinum Balance®, Platinum Performance® GI
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Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
A sulfur-containing compound that plays a significant role in joint support. Animal studies have also shown MSM to help maintain healthy skin, coat and hooves. More Details
Found in MSM, Platinum Performance® CJ, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA
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Milk Thistle Phytosome Complex
Milk thistle offers antioxidant benefits and can help support healthy liver function. More Details
Found in Platinum Liver Support
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are important for cellular health. They can help support normal healthy levels of inflammation in the body, and help joint health, and other aspects of wellness. More Details
Found in Healthy Weight, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Although important to maintain health, omega-6’s result in the production of strong pro-inflammatory mediators when consumed in excess. More Details
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Phellodendron amurense
A plant used for more than 1,500 years in Chinese medicine. More Details
Found in Platinum Tranquility®
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Phosphorus (P)
A macromineral involved in the normal formation of bones. Adequate phosphorus is needed for the proper use of calcium. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Neonate
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Potassium (K)
A macromineral and electrolyte that helps to keep the body's acid/base balance and hydration status. More Details
Found in Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Performance Minerals, Platinum Neonate
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Pterostilbene
Pterostilbene is a compound that is chemically very similar to resveratrol. More Details
Found in Platinum Longevity®, Platinum Longevity® Paste
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Quercetin DiHydrate
Quercetin, a naturally occurring plant compound, is widely used for its antioxidant properties. More Details
Found in Platinum Skin & Allergy
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Reducose® Equine (5% 1-Deoxynojirimycin)
The novel white mulberry leaf extract is a naturally-occurring iminosugar that strategically impedes sugar digestion, leading to a slower and more controlled release of sugars into the bloodstream. More Details
Found in Platinum Metabolic Advanced Care
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Saccharomyces c. boulardii 1079
A probiotic that supports the growth of beneficial bacteria, helps maintain proper pH and normal levels of inflammation. More Details
Found in Platinum Gastric Support®, Platinum Balance®, Platinum Performance® GI
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Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1077
A live yeast that supports the growth and function of "good" bacteria and fiber digestion. More Details
Found in Platinum Balance®, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ
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Selenium (Se)
A trace mineral that, along with Vitamin E, is required for normal production of Glutathione Peroxidase, which helps maintain immune system activity. More Details
Found in Selenium Yeast, Platinum Antioxidant, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Silicon (Si)
This abundant element is required for the formation of connective tissue, such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and bones. More Details
Found in Osteon®, Performance Minerals, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Sodium (Na)
A macromineral whose primary role is to maintain normal hydration in the body. Sodium is also critical for normal nerve and muscle function. More Details
Found in Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Refresh®, Performance Minerals, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Sulfur (S)
The sulfur-containing amino acids cysteine and methionine are significant in hooves, bones, cartilage, and connective tissue. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Performance Minerals, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) is an antioxidant enzyme that supports the body's natural defenses against free radicals. More Details
Found in Platinum Longevity®
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Tamarind seed extract
Tamarind seed extract provides extensive joint support and supports gut health by maintaining intestinal wall thickness, preserving gut lining and promoting healthy levels of gastrointestinal inflammation. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® DJ
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Taurine
This organic acid offers antioxidant benefits to liver cells, and is involved in cardiovascular, muscle, retina, and central nervous system health. More Details
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Theanine (L-Theanine)
An amino acid and extract of green tea that can be helpful to help maintain calmness in horses. More Details
Found in Platinum Tranquility®, Platinum Gentle®
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Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is thought to be one of nature's most potent antioxidants, helping to support a variety of conditions related to oxidation. More Details
Found in Platinum Power®, Hemo-Flo®, Platinum Longevity®, Platinum Performance® DJ
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Vitamin A
This vitamin group of fat-soluble retinoids is needed for normal eye, skin, hair, hoof and bone function, and is critical for connective tissue health and maintenance of immune response. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Vitamin B (B-vitamin Complex)
This group of water-soluble vitamins plays an essential role in virtually every organ and every cell of the horse's body. More Details
Found in Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
A sugar-derived water-soluble vitamin with strong antioxidant actions. Vitamin C is required for the development of cartilage, blood vessels, Carnitine, and the brain hormone Norepinephrine. More Details
Found in Platinum Potency®, Vitamin C, Platinum Antioxidant, Platinum Longevity®, Platinum Refresh®, Platinum Power®, Myo-Vet, Ortho-Chon®, Ortho-Chon® HA, Ortho-Chon® II, Ortho-Chon® II HA, Hemo-Flo®, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Metabolic Advanced Care
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Vitamin D
The master regulator of calcium metabolism, vitamin D controls the absorption of calcium, the movement of calcium in and out of the bone, and the amount of calcium kept in the body. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Neonate
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Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopherol Acetate)
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that protects membranes from free radical-induced damage. More Details
Found in Vitamin E, Platinum Potency® Paste, Platinum Potency®, Platinum Antioxidant, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Refresh®, Healthy Weight, Platinum Neonate, Platinum Power®, Myo-Vet, Hemo-Flo®
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Vitamin K
A fat-soluble vitamin that is essential to normal blood clotting. More Details
Found in Platinum Neonate
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Whey Protein Concentrate
Easy to absorb and digest completely, this protein concentrate contains all the essential amino acids, giving it the highest biological value of any protein source. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Neonate
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YANG® (A Proprietary Yeast Extract)
This symbiotic blend of prebiotics and postbiotics derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Cyberlindnera jadinii provides powerful support to maintain digestive balance, intestinal integrity and gut barrier function, which also supports metabolic health, reproduction and many other systemic processes. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® DJ, Platinum Metabolic Advanced Care
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Zinc (Zn)
Equine skin and hoof health as well as bone and joint maintenance are also greatly dependent on the micromineral zinc. More Details
Found in Platinum Performance® CJ, Platinum Performance® Equine, Platinum Performance® GI, Platinum Performance® DJ, Performance Minerals, Platinum Hoof Support, Platinum Electrolyte, Platinum Neonate, Platinum Immune Support
Emily Smith, MS
Platinum Performance® Equine Nutritionist