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Why SmartFlex Ultra Pellets?
SmartFlex Ultra Pellets are perfectly designed to help hard-working horses “bounce back” from their workouts.
This formula includes:
- Tried and true ingredients such as glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and HA for joint health
- Antioxidants to help address excess stress such as vitamin C and MSM
- Collagen and silica for resilient tendons and ligaments
- A tasty pellet with no added sugar!
For more information on what workload your horse may fall into, check out our blog.
Which horses benefit from comprehensive joint and soft tissue support?
Your horse’s body has the ability to repair and rebuild after normal “wear and tear” from light activity, but the increasing demands of riding and training could cause more damage than it can keep up with. Joint supplements in this category are designed for horses in heavy work to help support your horse by providing a steady supply of the ingredients he needs to cope with the demands of his workload. This level of support is also worth considering for horses in lighter workloads that may benefit from additional support due to factors like age or previous joint issues.
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Research
The following ingredients in this formula have research associated with them:
Facts
Supplement Facts
Active Ingredients per 58 g:
| Ingredient Name | Amount Per Serving |
| Glucosamine HCl (Shellfish) | 10,000 mg |
| Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) | 10,000 mg |
| Hydrolyzed Collagen | 1,500 mg |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 1,000 mg |
| Chondroitin Sulfate (Bovine) | 1,000 mg |
| Silica (Orthosilicic Acid) | 250 mg |
| Sodium Hyaluronate (HA) | 100 mg |
Inactive Ingredients:
Alfalfa Meal, Corn Distiller's Dried Grains with Solubles, Lignin Sulfonate, Sodium Propionate (preservative), Soybean Oil (cold pressed).
Instructions
| Horse Weight | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Under 500 lbs. | 0.5 scoops |
| 500 - 1000 lbs. | 1 scoop |
| 1000 - 1500 lbs. | 1 scoop |
| Over 1500 lbs. | 1.5 scoops |
Directions for Use: Administer 58g daily (1 scoop = 58g)
How the Ingredients Work
Joint Support
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Chondroitin Sulfate
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Chondroitin Sulfate is not only the building block of the much larger molecules hyaluronic acid (HA) and proteoglycan (PG) it also inhibits the effects of various enzymes that degrade cartilage. Research has shown that chondroitin sulfate is bioavailable in the horse and that it appears to work synergistically with glucosamine in the production of new cartilage and inhibition of cartilage breakdown.
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Chondroitin Sulfate is not only the building block of the much larger molecules hyaluronic acid (HA) and proteoglycan (PG) it also inhibits the effects of various enzymes that degrade cartilage. Research has shown that chondroitin sulfate is bioavailable in the horse and that it appears to work synergistically with glucosamine in the production of new cartilage and inhibition of cartilage breakdown.
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Glucosamine
- Glucosamine is the building block of chondroitin sulfate, a specific type of polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (GAG). Current research suggests glucosamine plays several roles within joints. Not only does it lead to the production of new GAGs and therefore new cartilage, glucosamine has also been shown to inhibit the free radicals and enzymes that break down cartilage. This small but complex molecule has an important role in both the production and protection of joints. For more information visit our page on Glucosamine for Horses.
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is an integral component of joint cartilage and joint fluid, providing both lubrication and shock absorption. Hyaluronic acid is what makes joint fluid "sticky." Because it has been shown to maintain cells in the joint, HA is often used during times of particular joint stress.
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Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
Antioxidant Support
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MSM
- MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a source of organic sulfur which is required for a number of functions in the body. Sulfur plays critical roles in the formation of protein, connective tissue, immunoglobulins and enzymes. MSM has been shown to help support a normal response to inflammation as well as healthy joints; a strong immune system; and resilient skin, coat, and hooves. For more information visit our page on MSM for Horses.
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Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an antioxidant that works with Vitamin A and Vitamin E to protect the tissues of the body, especially those of the respiratory system. It is also important in the production of connective tissues like tendons and ligaments, skin and hooves, bones and teeth. Under normal circumstances, horses make their own Vitamin C in the liver from glucose. However, transport, "heaves," old age and endurance exercise have all been shown to decrease blood levels of Vitamin C, indicating horses undergoing these particular stresses may benefit from dietary supplementation.
Tendon and Ligament Support
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Hydrolyzed Collagen
- Hydrolyzed Collagen (gelatin) is a modified form of collagen that has been broken down into smaller pieces making it easier to digest and absorb. Collagen is the main structural protein found in the connective tissues of the body (skin, bones, hooves, cartilage, tendons, ligaments). Collagen and gelatin are ingredients used to support joint health, nourish bones and the tendons and ligaments surrounding them, build strong hooves, and are necessary for recovery from exercise and injury.
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Silica
- Silica is the second-most plentiful element on earth, yet horses may not receive adequate levels from their diets because not all forms of silica are bioavailable and it is easily destroyed in processing. Research over the last 30 years has shown that silica supports normal bone growth and density, maintains the strength of connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments, has a positive effect on wound healing, is required in cartilage formation and maintains the quality and appearance of skin, hair and hooves.
Supporting Success
Other ways to support success
Keeping this comprehensive formula in your horse's supplement program while he's in heavy work is a smart way to help maintain his joint health. To learn more about why supporting your horse's joints inside and out is a smart choice, head to our Horse Health LibrarySupercharge Your Supplements
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