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In addition, the practice of guarding against the development of issues by administering oral joint health supplements may benefit young animals prior to joint trauma and inflammation.

Oral joint health supplements containing glucosamine, and hyaluronic acid, may be helpful in supporting horses at risk of osteoarthritis.

According to Katie Young, “Studies show that these ingredients help decrease inflammation through multiple pathways and may provide molecular precursors to cartilage cells to support building new, healthy cartilage in arthritic joints.”

As a result, contaminated products that do not contain the type or amount of ingredient that is listed on the label abound and are of no benefit to horses suffering from or at risk of osteoarthritis.

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