Posted: 2nd March 2020 | Back to news feed
Maximising Joint Support for Competing Horses with Bioavailable Turmeric
As training and competing is in full swing over the summer months, delivering turmeric in a bioavailable form can provide support for the joints which is particularly beneficial for athletic horses.
TurmerAid™ is a natural supplement that has been designed to provide the optimal delivery of turmeric bioactives to the body. The added pepper, yucca and linseed oil help both the absorption of turmeric components, but also help to extend their activity within the body.
As the main actions of turmeric are to help optimise the antioxidative and inflammatory interplay, which occurs whenever a horse is being active, TurmerAid™ is recommended for all breeds and ages.
Obviously, some horses are more prone to joint problems, although age related stiffness is a universal condition. There are other actions of turmeric that impact on many aspects of wellbeing, such as its role in supporting insulin sensitivity and glycaemic suppression of inflammation, and therefore TurmerAid™ is suitable for all horses at all times. Its interaction with supporting mechanisms that offset chronic inflammation and oxidation make it an ideal joint support.
Research has shown that the active life of curcumin (one of the major actives in turmeric) can be extended with bioactives that are present in TurmerAid™. On its own curcumin has a very short active life in the body, but can last for 6-12 hours within the matrix of TurmerAid™. This means there is no loading dose and, when fed at a minimum of twice a day, as a top dressing, will provide a functional level to help maintain normal systems.
The complete turmeric pellet contains a minimum 5.1% curcumin, yucca, black pepper, linseed and apple cider vinegar. TurmerAid™ supports healthy joints as it helps the integrity of the equine natural defence mechanisms, while supporting the body’s natural inflammation processes. In addition, TurmerAid™ can aid digestion and promote a healthy skin and coat.
The only pelleted turmeric supplement on the market, TurmerAid™ remains effective as the ingredients are evenly distributed in each pellet and are only released when the horse bites into them. There is no risk of individual ingredients dissipating inside the tub over time and the horse subsequently receiving an unbalanced measure.
The RRP for a 2kg tub is £19.99.
For further information please email info@goldenpaste.com or visit goldenpastecompany.com.
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