Inflammation is a hot topic in human and veterinary medicine, making connections between many medical conditions ranging from cardiovascular health to arthritis and even cancer. The process of inflammation is very complex and involves many pathways, which not only signal pain in the body but can contribute to immune dysfunction as well as tissue breakdown.
Anti-inflammatory help for horses
Inflammation causes not only joint conditions such as arthritis, but also contributes to tendon injuries, gastrointestinal complaints, muscle disorders, respiratory, and neurological conditions.
Elevated inflammatory proteins have even been associated with an increased risk for cancer development and progression. In horses, the process of inflammation plays a major role not only in joint conditions such as arthritis, but also contributes to tendon injuries, gastrointestinal complaints, muscle disorders, respiratory conditions, neurological conditions as well as certain ocular problems.
There are two distinct forms of inflammation: acute and chronic. The acute form is needed in cases of injury to fight invading bacteria, remove dead or dying tissue and to accelerate recovery. In chronic situations, inflammation tends to be like a smoldering ember in the background, weakening tissue and compromising health.
It is this chronic inflammation that predisposes to injury, joint damage and a host of other medical conditions. Common connections with chronic inflammation are genetics, diet, lifestyle, environmental influences, exercise and various medications.
Curcumin is one of the most heavily researched herbs in human medicine for its potent anti-inflammatory capabilities, which can impact several health conditions ranging from arthritis to potential cancer development and progression.
Curcumin is one of many active components found in Turmeric and generally comprises 2-4% of the herb. Curcumin is a bright orange powder and not only heavily researched for its medical capabilities, but is also used in the cosmetic and dye industries.
Nouvelle Research, Inc. has been investigating the use of Curcumin in combination with other potent anti-inflammatory herbs in equine and companion animal patients since 2006. Nouvelle Research, Inc. utilizes BCM-95, a patented curcumin extract which takes advantage of naturally occurring volatile oils to enhance gastrointestinal absorption.
Our Cur-OST line of equine products have been shown in published studies to reduce inflammatory proteins, reduce pain, improve healing, enhance overall health and potentially reduce the need for various prescription pain medications. Why just reduce pain when you can enhance overall health and recovery through the use of Cur-OST!
The Cur-OST line of products are veterinary formulated, clinically utilized and research supported to yield results! For more information, call 1-800-476-4702. Email inquiries may be made to Dr. Tom Schell at tschelldvm@nouvelleresearch.com.