MSM

“Adding MSM to your horse’s balanced diet can help maintain healthy cartilage and connective tissue during exercise and competition. It’s a cost-effective way to support joint health for all horses.” — Dr. Priska Darani, PhD Equine Nutritionist, Director of Research MSM Supports: Joint Health Connective Tissue Athletic Performance Post-Exercise Care Antioxidant Defenses Soundness and Mobility Senior Horses Competition Readiness Animal Comfort Overall Well-Being Mad Barn’s bulk MSM powder is recommended to support healthy joints, tendons, and ligaments in your horse. It is commonly used to improve comfort and mobility in aging horses as well as performance horses. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural compound that contains sulfur in a highly bioavailable form. Sulfur is an important component of glucosamine and collagen, helping to maintain healthy connective tissue and cartilage in your horse. Research also shows that MSM has antioxidant properties and can support post-exercise care following heavy work. In one study of performance horses, it was shown to reduce biomarkers of oxidative stress following intense exercise. [1] Your horse’s diet may naturally provide small amounts of MSM because this compound is found in fresh forage and grains. However, the amounts that are naturally present in feed are generally too low to provide meaningful benefits, making supplementation necessary. For additional joint support, feed MSM with our w-3 Oil, which contains high levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, as well as natural Vitamin E. Combining MSM with w-3 Oil support normal homeostatic regulation of inflammatory processes. You should always consult a qualified nutritionist before altering your feed program. Submit your horse’s diet for analysis online and one of our equine nutritionists will be happy to provide a complementary review. References Maranon, G. et al. The effect of methyl sulphonyl methane supplementation on biomarkers of oxidative stress in sport horses following jumping exercise. Acta Vet Scand. 2008.