Glucosamine is a substance that naturally occurs inhealthy
joints. As dogs get older, their body seems to make less of it. It is
the same thing with your body. This lower production of Glucosamine can
lead to joint pain. When you give your dog Glucosamine to make up for
the deficit, you are promoting healthy joints. Because a dogs body is
familiar with Glucosamine, it is easily absorbed. It also contains
vital nutrients that joints can use to stay healthy. And, of course,
the nice thing about ENP’s Glucosamine is that it is from a
vegetable source and not shellfish.
You may have noticed that Glucosamine is usually combined with
Chondroitin and/or MSM. Chondroitin is used to lubricate joints. It
does this by drawing fluid in around the joints and helping the body to
keep it there. MSM is an organic form of sulfur. It is naturally
occurring in small amounts in many of the vegetables you eat.By giving
it to your dog in supplemental form, their body uses it for the
anti-inflammatory properties that research has shown it to have.
Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM work synergistically, making each
other more effective when combined.
ENP’s Glucosamine Plus is a potent formula
containing just the right amounts of Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM
optimal for joints, plus special nutrients for the bones and connective
tissues. Most joint formulas address sore joints but neglect the
tendons, ligaments, and bones. Neglecting these vital parts means you
might have to keep your dog at a higher dose of Glucosamine for longer
period of time, costing you more in supplements. Glucosamine Plus
addresses the connective tissues with Horsetail, Proline, Boron and
Grape Seed Extract. Horsetail is an herb that is high in the mineral
Silica, which a dog's body uses for building bones, tendons, and
ligaments. Proline is an amino acid that promotes healthy cartilage and
tendons as a dog ages. Boron is a trace mineral that is used to build
bones. It does this through promoting absorption and decreasing the
amount of Calcium that is excreted in urine. Grape Seed Extract is a
powerful antioxidant, a substance which offers greater protection
against the effects of aging. Grape Seed Extract has a positive effect
on connective tissues while a dog ages.
Besides Glucosamine, Chondroitin, and MSM, this formula
contains Manganese for joints. Manganese helps a dog's joints stay more
lubricated by promoting the production of synovial fluid. Most dogs are
started on a full dose, as indicated on the label. However, you can
probably cut your dog back to a lesser dose as they begin doing better.
Pet owners like ENP’s formula because it is the most
complete on the market. You'll like ENP’s Glucosamine Plus
because it is the best value on the market. The potency is better than
other leading joint-only products and the price is about the same or
less.
