30 Years ago our company found the GlycOmega brand green lipped mussel perna canaliculus, and we have been committed to its joint health properties ever since. Providing the essential nutrients that help keep joints limber and strong, perna canaliculus is the foundation of our Glyco Flex Stages joint health system for cats and dogs. This 600 Mg formula is recommended by veterinarians around the world for dogs that are genetically pre-disposed to joint health issues as well as for hunting and working dogs that see added stress on their joints and connective tissue. Sourced from the pristine waters of New Zealand, our perna based Glyco Flex Classic is the perfect starting point for a lifetime of healthy joint maintenance.
Vetri-Science Laboratories' Glyco-Flex represents serious joint support for dogs, and is designed to support a dog's comprehensive joint health during any stage of life. Glyco-Flex offers something most products designed for canines cannot: thorough and non-biased research.
Like humans, as dogs age they tend to feel their years in their joints. With age-related weight gain comes increased pressure on each joint. The only joints that move (allowing pivot-like adjustments) are called "synovial joints," so coined because of the fluid that surrounds them.
To understand the importance of maintaining the health of this fluid, it is important to understand each component of a synovial joint. Each bone end is essentially padded with a thin layer of cartilage. The fibrous sac surrounding the joint is called the capsule, and is filled with synovial fluid and lined with a synovial membrane, which acts as a filter for undesirable microorganisms. The articular cartilage is made up of a matrix containing collagen and glycosaminoglycans (GAGS), which suck water in to form a gelatinous material.
The synovial fluid is the nourishment for the cartilage. When cartilage has a loose or compromised matrix, bone can rub on bone, creating an uncomfortable friction. To avoid this unpleasant sensation, it is necessary to maintain a desirable viscosity and health of the synovial fluid and membrane.
Over 17 years, researchers have conducted several studies to determine the abilities of Glyco-Flex's main ingredients and the product as a whole. The GlycOmega (Perna used in Glyco-Flex) is exclusive to Vetri-Science Laboratories.
Backed with this extensive research, Glyco-Flex offers peace of mind for pet owners concerned with their animal's nutrition. Out of top selling brands, Glyco-Flex is one of the only joint support product lines registered with the FDA as an animal health product.
Glyco-Flex contains GlycOmega, Perna canaliculus from an exclusive New Zealand source. The entire green-lipped mussel is utilized for optimal support. Some Perna extract-based products and mussel powders may lack bioactive components, like specific, important fatty or amino acids that the whole mussel provides. This specific mussel is grown and harvested under strict quality control conditions to ensure that none of its nutrients are destroyed or deactivated in processing. Safety studies on this product are available on request.
Dogs love the taste of Glyco-Flex chewable tablets, which allows for high compliance and clearer results.