LubriSyn™ is safe and natural, a hyaluronic acid supplement that provides the same substance that occurs naturally in healthy joints. LubriSyn is extracted from a microbial source to avoid contamination, unlike other HA products which may be extracted from rooster comb.
In a safety study, 18 mares were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups in a blind study lasting 90 days:
All product was given once daily by mouth. Mares were lactating and/or pregnant throughout the study. Complete blood counts (CBC) and serum chemistry were performed biweekly throughout the study. Physical examinations and body condition scores were conducted biweekly by a veterinarian.
All horses readily consumed the product (except for one horse on the first day of dosing). Body condition scores fluctuated throughout the 90-day study, but were not different among treatment groups. Most CBC and serum chemistry parameters remained within normal reference ranges throughout the study and were not different among treatments.
The occasional deviation from the reference range occurred in the absence of any treatment trend and always returned to normal range at the next sampling interval. The study concluded that LubriSyn can be safely given to horses as a supplement.