Dietary health supplements have existed for years, but increasingly the science behind them is being explored more deeply. Previously discounted by some, unfairly as it happens, latest research and ‘evidence-based medicine’ has resulted in interesting and important conclusions.
For example, a lot more is now known about health advantages of omega 3 fatty acids, or the myriad of antioxidants from vitamins C and E to lycopene and beta-carotene. However, it is the glucosamine and chondroitin story which continues to produce much compelling evidence.
But it’s not just humans, animals too – dogs, cats and horses! Much is reported from trials on supplements with conclusions being ´controlled´ by being ´blinded´ and through use of ‘placebos’. Essentially, meaning vets don’t know during the trial if the pill/capsule is the ‘real thing’ so preventing them expecting the product to work.
In human trials patients can influence results too by wanting the product to work. For animal trials that doesn’t apply, unless pets actually think taking pills makes them better! So, when results in vet practice show things getting better, they are even more convincing. Add to that owner testimonials, all making a very strong case.
Naturally, VetVits range is underpinned by years of research and development just like this to assure us of ‘S and Q’: safety and quality. With our extensive data files documenting research on glucosamine and chondroitin in animals, each scientific paper building on the last, and with huge volumes/doses of these nutrients having been used over decades to good effect and very little downside, the argument looks persuasive.
But science isn’t static, which is why thanks to on-going research and development VetVits has been able to ‘upgrade’ Flexi-Joints formulation with enhanced bio-availability and a startling 40% more essential glucosamine delivery.
The carefully considered ‘chondro-protective’ combination of superior glucosamine, chondroitin, plus vitamins C and E in Flexi-Joints works synergistically to limit cartilage damage inevitable with exercise, time and age thereby helping preserve cartilage matrix. In fact, some pharmaceutical companies now actively encourage using complementary ‘chondro-protectives’ when giving pets powerful anti-arthritic drugs (known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories).
I’ve used Flexi-Joints Dog on my retrievers for years!
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