Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Equine and Canine Nutritional Supplements Explained - Bioflavonoids




Bioflavonoids are generally from citrus fruit sources and they include Rutin, Hesperidin, Catechins, and Quercetin. They have been shown to be anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, and promote structure and function in the circulatory system.

Bioflavonoids help form collagen in connective tissue, heal wounds, maintain healthy blood vessels, avert capillary bleeding and support a healthy immune system.

Bioflavonoids have other health benefits too as a result of their anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-allergenic effects.

With all the "anti" words to describe these plant based flavonoids you can see why so many people use it to support horse and dog health.

Especially if you are competing and working your horse it just seems like a good idea to make sure your steed has good connective tissue, good recovery and strong blood vessels. Pure nutrition is not only great for us but reduces the vet bills too!