Technical Glossary
Some of the more complicated words used in our products and information on why certain ingredients are used
Organic Yeast Extract
Used in Emergency 911
Rich in: glucomannans (GM) and mannanoligosacharides (MOS), to bind mycotoxines and help prevent damage to the gut. Yeast also helps block the colonization of pathogens.
B Vitamins
Used in Emergency 911 and Calm
To stimulate A immunoglobulins and beneficial bacterial growth (e.g. Bifidobacteria). Stimulates gut health proper digestive function and helps fight off bad bacteria.
Vitamins B1, B6, B12: In certain proportions, these vitamins give a calming effect.
Enzymes from Aspergillus oryzae
Used in Emergency 911
Break down proteins and starches and normalize the digestion.
Methionine & Choline Chloride
Used in Digest
The amino acid methionine to support the suggested benefit of supplementing this amino acid during mycotoxicosis. It contains choline chloride, which has a "methionine saving effect" and plays a role in fat metabolism.
Activated carbon and bentonites
Used in Digest
Activated carbon and bentonites act as mycotoxin-binding agents by adsorption on their surface are included to reduce mycotoxin risk
Hydrolysed collagen
Used in joint supplements
Is the basis for articular cartilage and hyaline cartilage. It makes up 50% of all protein in cartilage and 85-90% of collagen of articular cartilage. Hydrolysed collagen provides strength to the joint tissue.
MSM
Used in joint supplements
Organic form of Sulphur. Sulphur is important for muscles, joints, cartilage, bones and the blood; MSM is the best absorbable and biologically available source of sulphur. MSM is known to prohibit inflammatory effects.
Glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, Hyaluronic acid
Used in joint supplements
Glycosaminoglycan are an important building block of ligaments, tendons, bones and synovia (synovial fluid).
Vitamin C
Used in joint supplements, Resist+C, An Energy Boost
Has an important anti-oxidant function and is important for the absorption of the active constituents.
Organic trace Minerals
Used in joint supplements
Play a role in the joint mechanism. Organic minerals are more bioavailable than inorganic.
Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids
Used in joint supplements
Precursor for prostaglandins 1 and 3 which have an anti-inflammatory action.
Whey Protein Isolate
Used in joint supplements
A glutation precursor. Glutation is a very powerful anti-oxidant. Pure Glutation cannot be absorbed orally. Cavalor uses a nutrient complex called WPI that stimulates the production of Glutation in the body. Glutation protects the cells against destruction caused by increased free radicals attack. Glutation together with other antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, Bioflavonoiden and Se neutralise these free radicals.
Tryptophan
Used in Calm
This amino acid, can decrease stress when given in the right proportions.
Magnesium
Used in Calm
Relaxes the muscles
Fructose
Used in Electrolytes
Current research has shown that the horse may benefit from the presence of fructose. Fructose may promote the absorption and mobilisation of electrolytes.