Sunday, March 8, 2015

Corta-Flx [Work In Progress]

Corta-Flx is very a very unique equine joint supplement. When you glance at most joint ingredients you more often than not see glucosamine, chondroitin, and maybe hyluronic acid. Corta-Flx is a great example when you DON'T see that. Here is a breakdown of Corta-Flx, made by Corta-Flx Inc.

Pellet Label: http://www.bigdweb.com/labelpdfs/02892.pdf

285mg [1.0%] Glycine
142.5mg [0.5%] Aspartic Acid
142.5mg [0.5%] Lysine
88.35mg [0.31%] Proline
85.5mg [0.30%] Glutamic Acid
59.85mg [0.21%] Arginine
22.8% [0.08%] Threonine
285mg [1.0%] Gelatin
50mg Hyluronic Acid

Glycine || is a non-essential amino acid means that tissues of the tissues can produce this. Glycine "makes up 35% of the protein collagen, is a key component in many metabolic reactions, and has anti-inflammatory as well as immune-modulating properties." 1

Arginine || Stimulates insulin, growth hormone release, and immune system by boosting T-cell production. 2



1 https://www.smartpakequine.com/content/horse-supplement-ingredients#glycine
2 http://equinenutritionhealth.com/our-blog/protein-amino-acids-in-the-equine-diet

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