Equine America Cortaflex® HA Regular Powder

Equine America Cortaflex® HA Regular powder provides a tried and tested compound for the maintenance of healthy joints of horses in light to moderate work, as well as providing extra mobility support for older horses. The low sugar formula makes it suitable for horses and ponies who may be prone to laminitis, and includes collagen, hyaluronic acid (HA), trace elements and amino acid building blocks which provide the essential nutritional support to maintain healthy joint fluid and cartilage.

Cortaflex® HA Regular powder is BETA NOPS and UFAS accredited, which ensures the product contains no prohibited substances making it suitable for use in horses competing under FEI regulations and the Rule of Racing.

Key Ingredients

Collagen - As one of the most abundant proteins in the body, collagen provides the structure for cartilage whilst adding to its strength and elasticity.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) - Works by maintaining the viscosity of the joint fluid, which in turn lubricates the cartilage and acts as a shock absorber.

Amino Acids - Provides the building blocks in the production of amino sugars. The most well known amino sugar is glucosamine, which is important in the production of other compounds called Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which bind to the collagen in the cartilage, and therefore increases its strength and elasticity.

MSM - A natural bioavailable form of sulphur. An essential mineral for the bonding of compounds in the cartilage framework to improve strength, while also working to maintain a healthy inflammatory response in the joints

Other key trace minerals including manganese, silicon and copper all play an important role for the production in structural compounds including chondroitin, in addition to the production of antioxidants, collagen and hyaluronic acid.