{"product_id":"npchydra-flexhaactive","title":"NPC Hydra-Flex HA Active","description":"\u003cp\u003eHydraflex Active joint supplement for horses protects and maintains joint health with high potency ingredients; Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Green lipped mussel, Hyaluronic acid (HA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high strength formula helps to support, repair and maintain active equine joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfect choice for performance horses, horses in training, to the leisure horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports joint health in all active horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydraflex Active is manufactured in a quality assured facility, so can be used in confidence and does not contain any prohibited substances for the competition horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydra-flex Active – joint supplement for horses’ effectively supports the joints of performance horse or horses in training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tried and tested joint supplement for horses is competition safe for horses competing under FEI and racing regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydra-flex Active is also popular amongst equestrians for all horse sports from barrel racing to horseracing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydra-flex Active Joint Supplement for horses supports joint health, mobility and overall healthy function in all active horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritional breakdown of Hydra-flex ACTIVE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients per 30-gram dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucosamine Sulphate 12,000 mg, Hyaluronic acid (sodium) 180 mg, Chondroitin Sulphate 250mg, Green lipped mussel (New Zealand waters) 2,000 mg, Vitamin C 200 mg, apple flavouring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen lipped mussel is a natural source of Glucosamine and Chondroitin.  The extract form is highly concentrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits of Hydra-flex Active:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotent science backed ingredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydra-flex Active joint supplement for horses provides essential ingredients proven to assist joint health in horses: Glucosamine Sulphate, Chondroitin Sulphate, Green lipped mussel and Hyaluronic acid (HA).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of ingredients is scientifically proven to nourish cartilage and provide hydration. Glucosamine and Chondroitin known as Glycosaminoglycans, the substances made naturally by the body to maintain healthy joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding GLA’s helps for ongoing joint repair and maintenance in healthy joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScience shows the body requires more after trauma, which includes the vigour of joint stress, wear and tear, and also as the horse begins to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlucosamine Sulphate and Chondroitin Sulphate also work synergistically together to promote a more viscous synovial fluid, the lubricant that provides the frictionless surface between cartilage and bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncouraging healthy cartilage and synovial fluid, in turn ensures healthy joint support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding joint care and why it is necessary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquine joints suffer wear and tear from movement. However, un- natural mechanical forces such as galloping and jumping carrying a rider impact joints much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stresses and strains from poor conformation or working on uneven or hard surfaces together with the extra exertion required on the joints to perform and carry a rider, gradually wears away cartilage, narrowing the joint space to eventually bone on bone results, also known as osteoarthritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural process with aging and often seen in older or stiff horses, but now crucial to maintain athletic performance and a sound competition horse. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartilage between joints is therefore very important as this is what cushions the bone ends and prevents these from touching. It is these structures that must be kept healthy to maintain healthy joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredients in this potent formula for horses consists of Green lipped mussel of the highest grade and purity to support joint health and reduce inflammatory reaction within the joint capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe added Green lipped mussel together with the additional Chondroitin in this formula gives extra joint nutrition by raising natural Chondroitin and Glucosamine levels and also offering omega 3, a natural anti-inflammatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy use Hydra-flex Active Joint supplement for horses?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this joint supplement for horses we include ingredients with anti-inflammatory support as this is beneficial to the equine joint by preventing damage by the body’s own enzymes which attack cartilage when the area experiences trauma, inflammation, pain or discomfort. It is always important to control inflammation in the equine joint and to also provide more comfort to the horse. The performance horse is an athlete so maintaining joint health is priority in caring for your horse, as a prevention and also to support and provide comfort to joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique fortified formula, in addition contains Vitamin C in its stabilized ascorbate form, to provide antioxidant properties that help to support joint as well as muscle health. Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals (that cause oxidative damage) and has a role in supporting healthy cartilage and the manufacture of collagen cells. This is further enriched with Chondroitin Sulphate, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic acid or HA) and Glucosamine Sulphate supplying your equine all the ingredients for healthy cartilage and synovial fluid. Perfect for the performance horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Hydraflex Active joint supplement for horses uses an exceptionally high grade of green lipped mussel powder to preserve the unique anti-inflammatory properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are often lost in lower grade green lipped mussel powders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe insist only on the highest grade to ensure these valuable properties remain to serve in protecting your horse’s joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydraflex Active joint supplement for horses is a popular equine joint supplement for joint nutrition of the sport horse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NPC Health","offers":[{"title":"1kg","offer_id":40484693344345,"sku":"113822","price":79.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.5KG","offer_id":31334044729433,"sku":"113823","price":149.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/3121\/5705\/files\/H-ACTIVE-website.jpg?v=1717029512","url":"https:\/\/petandpaddock.co.nz\/products\/npchydra-flexhaactive","provider":"Pet \u0026 Paddock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}