Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hyalun®?

Patented Hyalun® is a liquid solution of hyaluronic acid for oral administration with horses. Hyaluronic acid has been shown to support health joints and alleviate pain associated with daily activities.

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a mucoplysaccharide that occurs naturally throughout the horse’s body. Backed by thousands of clinical trials in the fields of orthopedics and eye surgery, one of hyaluronic acid's most important functions in the body is to lubricate joints as an integral component of synovial fluid.

How do I give Hyalun® to my horse?

Administer 1ml (full dropper) of Hyalun® one time daily. Hyalun is odorless and tasteless so your horse won't even notice. Each bottle of Hyalun contains a 30 day supply.

Where does your Hyaluronic Acid come from?

Our acid comes from an extracellular protein produced by natural fermentation. Our products are not derived from any animal source. Hypersensitivity reactions should not be a concern. The weight of the molecule directly influences its "moisture-binding" capability, and Hyalun® is the highest molecular weight HA on the market, which explains the results we have experienced.

Why is the molecular weight of supplemental hyaluronic acid important?

A study done by Wobig et al in 1999, compared hyaluronic acids of various molecular weights and found there are far more benefits derived from higher molecular weight acid. The higher molecular weight acid can hold more water, has better lubrication properties and better shock absorbing properties. The hyaluronic acid inHyalun® is one of the purest and highest in molecular weight. Molecular weight is no less than 2.4 million Dalton’s.

How does hyaluronic acid compare to glucosamine or chondroitin?

Glucosamine is a precursor of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid in turn makes the synovial fluid. Glucosamine must to combine with a glucoronic acid molecule to make hyaluronic acid. Often times the body is not able to join these two molecules together and the the production of the much needed hyaluronic acid is never achieved. By administering hyaluronic acid, you take away the risk of this integral process not happening and may see results with hyaluronic acid that you did not see with glucosamine or chondroitin.

Why would I want to give my horse a hyaluronic acid (HA) product?

Hyaluronic acid is naturally produced by the body as a constituent of synovial fluid that lubricates the cartilage between the joints. As the horse ages, it produces less HA and it becomes more and more difficult to replace the lost HA. Proper lubrication is lost and joints can become less flexible. HA products will pick up where the horse’s body fails them.

How does hyaluronic acid benefit a horse’s joints?

The HA in Hyalun® acts to help maintain proper joint movement, lubrication and cushioning. If we can compare the joints of the horse to an automobile engine; the joint mimics the oil in a car engine. At regular intervals we replace the oil in our car engines because the heat and friction of normal operation causes a breakdown of the oil viscosity. The oil becomes thinner and less able to protect the metal surfaces from excessive wear. Hyalun® acts the same way in the joints. With age the viscosity of the joint fluid breaks down. It becomes thin and is unable to cushion the joint, leading to increased friction and wear on the joints. Administering Hyalun® helps maintain the normal viscosity of joint fluid.

What if my horse does not have joint issues?

Because of the natural anatomical construction of the horse's limbs, all horses are susceptible to joint disorders. Just as we change the oil in our car to help problems, using Hyalun® can help by maintaining proper joint fluid viscosity. The horse's ability to produce hyaluronic acid slows down considerably with age.   Results in loss of lubrication and healthy movement.

Do veterinarians use hyaluronic acid?

Yes. Hyaluronic acid has been directly injected by needle into the affected joint for several years. This has yielded great results by immediately increasing the viscosity of the joint fluid and restoring proper lubrication and shock absorption in the joints.

Because it is an acid will it burn mine or my horse’s skin or stomach?

Hyaluronic acid is often called an acid and this is a misnomer. Hyaluronic acid as a sodium salt (sodium hyaluronate)(Hyalun®) will have a neutral pH measurement not an acidic. Because of the water retention capacity of hyaluronic acid, it is actually a very good moisturizer for the skin and is being used in many facial cream and body lotions.

We are using a multi-technique approach to helping our horse's joints by using several different techniques and joint supplements. Should Hyalun® be something we try as well?

We always recommend that whenever you are helping your horse with joint problems, that you establish some baseline measurement before starting any new technique. This way you can at least measure whether or not there is a positive outcome. Pulling too many levers at once can cause confusion and you may never know which aspect is helping.