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Ingredients in Rx Essentials Mega Flex

MegaFlex is a veterinary formula designed to support healthy connective tissue for healthy, flexible joints and comfortable movement for both cats and dogs. Age, genetic predisposition or a history of injury can all contribute to your cat or dog's diagnosis of arthritis. The ingredients in the MegaFlex formula have been demonstrated as effective in multiple studies. As exercise and activity are an important aspect of arthritis treatment, these agents are doubly important -- relief from the inflammation and pain allows your pet to enjoy more activity, which in turn maintains joint flexibility.



The recommended dosages depend upon your pet's weight, however, you can double this amount for two weeks to quickly reduce inflammation and improve your pet's comfort and mobility.

  1. Glucosamine Sulfate

    • Glucosamine sulfate is a precursor of synovial fluid, the fluid that bathes joints and allows movement without friction. Glucosamine is also an important nutrient in rebuilding cartilage and thereby improving joint function. This compound's low molecular weight is said to allow its easier absorption by the small intestine and thus a faster time in assisting cartilage tissue.

    MSM

    • Methylsulfonylmethane or MSM is a compound found naturally in fresh foods. It contains sulfur that is easily digested and made available to the body to produce the major sulfur-containing amino acids, methionine and cysteine. According to the website Home Vet, clinical studies using MSM have demonstrated significant improvement in flexibility and comfort in movement. When taken in combination with vitamin C, the compound is more easily utilized by the body.

    Sea Cucumber

    • Sea cucumber is a salt water invertebrate that contains chondroitin sulfate. Compounds such as chondrotin have been demonstrated to help repair articular cartilage. Ironically, we use an animal without a skeletal system to help us and our pets with our skeletal system discomforts.

    Vitamin C

    • Vitamin C is included as an ingredient to help the body's update of MSM.

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