COMFORT QUIK

2 Versions:

1. Comfort Quik Original
2. Comfort Quik with Hemp-CBJ Complex

Both versions also contain 19 + ingredients, including Epoxogen – found only in these products.

Hemp-CBJ Complex:

• Only product in world with Hemp, multiple herbs, multiple vitamins, multiple minerals can race and show on - lab tested.
• Race/Show approved

Is this your horse?

• Chronic Lameness
• Constant Joint Infections
• Hind end stiff
• Less joint flexion
• Senior horse “olditis”
• Depressed due to sore
• Lyme disease effected joints

A. Ingredients in Both:

1. Proprietary blend exclusive to these containing natural herbs/extracts of herbs: Curcumin, Black Pepper, Boswellia Serrata, Pine, Micronized Resveratrol, Grapeseed Extract, Magnolia Officianalis, Ginger, MSM, Poplar, Chia, Meadowsweet, Orange Peel, Oregano.

2. Epoxogen Complex: Zinc Sulfate, Vitamin C, Sophora Flavescens Extract

3. Vitamin E - 508 IU/scoop Vitamin B6 - 14.8mg/scoop

B. Ingredients added to Comfort Quik with Hemp-CBJ Complex:

1. USDA Certified Organic Hemp Seed Oil and USDA Certified Organic Hemp Protein Powder. 2. Cannibinoid receptor Herbs: Cloves, Basil, Cinnamon.

What is NOT in Comfort Quik / Comfort Quik with Hemp-CBJ?

1. Both state lab certified clean of Drugs and Pesticides
2. Gluten free
3. Non-GMO
   
4. No artificial colors, no added selenium - tests selenium negative
5. Certified lead free and arsenic free - University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School State Certified Toxicology Lab
   
6. No THC, no CBD in Comfort Quik Hemp CBJ Complex Version
7. Certified Aflatoxin free - Equianalytical Lab Tested
   
8. Tested negative for Salmonella, E. Coli, and Listeria - University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School State Certified Microbiology Lab
9. Certified low sugar product - 6.7 ESC - Equianalytical Lab Tested
10. Certified low in Iron - 1.97 mg a scoop - State Lab Tested
    
    

30 Serving CQ Original

30 Serving CQ with Hemp-CBJ Complex

A. Choices:

CQ Orginal: 30 Serving, 60 Serving, 180 Serving

CQ with Hemp-CBJ Complex: 30 Serving, 60 Serving, 180 Serving

Note: 60 serving is 15% less per scoop than 30 serving. 180 serving is 20% less per scoop than 30 serving. (Free Ship also)

CQ original is only $1.40 per dose, CQ with Hemp-CBJ is only $1.48 per dose when you use the barn size/multi-horse 180 serving.

B. Available in Canada starting 8-1-2019

Click Here to see Canadian Dealers.

A. Hemp

1. There are 2 varieties of hemp in Comfort Quik with Hemp-CBJ Complex:
   • USDA certified organic hemp seed oil – FDA approved, DEA approved
   • USDA certified organic high protein hemp powder – FDA approved, DEA approved
2. These are grown with NO commercial insecticides/herbicides and are human grade – your horse deserves the best.

B. In addition to hemp, 3 herbs are added to create a unique complex – only Comfort Quik with Hemp-CBJ Complex has this special blend.

1. All 3 herbs shown to have ability to work with cannabinoid receptors
2. Cinnamon, basil, and cloves are able to work with these cannabinoid receptors.
   • Proven to bind to CB2 receptors. (Dr. Woelkart, 2007)
   • Many phyto cannibinoids beyond Hemp/Marijuana. (Dr. Gertsch, 2010)
   • Is in the family of BCP (beta-caryophyllene) natural essential oils can act on cannabinoid receptors. Hemp itself is also in this category. (Leaf Science)
   • BCP given orally works better than injections of synthetic cannabinoids.
   • BCP is called “dietary cannabinoid” and will bind CB2 (cannabinoid) receptors. Cloves is in this family. (Science Direct)

C. Comfort Quik with Hemp-CBJ Complex has been quadruple tested

1. At a state approved lab for THC and CBD content to ensure these 2 cannabinoids are NOT in the supplement – legal to race/show on in all 50 states.
   • At a state approved toxicology lab proving it is clear of any pesticides, herbicides, lead, arsenic.
   • At a state approved microbiology lab proving it clear of any e. coli, salmonella, or listeria.
   • At a private lab proving it is clear of aflatoxin.

D. More Benefits of Comfort Quik with Hemp-CBJ Complex: Hemp for horse joint care and horse joint comfort in Comfort Quik:

1. Hemp protein helps in joint care because it contains all 9 essential amino acids - this helps in nutrition of the joints/muscles that stabilize joints.
2. Hemp seed has approximately 25% protein and the oil is rich in omegas. Hemp helps horse joint health. Click Here: Hempseed Article, Dr. Callaway 2004.
3. Hemp in Comfort Quik has protein digestibility of 90.8 - 97.5% - this helps to support joints and increase horse joint care and horse joint comfort. Click Here: Hempseed Protein article, Dr. House, 2010.
4. Hemp in Comfort Quik is a rich source of minerals - zinc, copper, magnesium. Hemp helps horse joints.
5. Hemp in Comfort Quik has 4 new lignanamides isolates found in research including cannabisin. These found to be “bioactive and protective compounds”. Click Here: Hemp Article, Dr. Yan, 2015 Hemp has unique biological assistants for horse joints.
6. Hemp is low in carbohydrates, so safe in animals with insulin resistance and/or horse cushings..
7. Can race/show/rodeo on Hemp in Comfort Quik - all legal.
8. Comfort Quik gives our horse’s benefits of cannabinoid receptors action to move better.
9. Comfort Quik with Hemp CBJ has terpenes with multiple health benefits.
10. Basil, cinnamon, cloves in Comfort Quik with Hemp CBJ complex have phytocannabinoids combined with Hemp protein powder and hemp seed oil - no other product has these.
11. Phytocannabinoids paired with epoxogen - only found in Comfort Quik.
12. Non - GMO, gluten free, soy free, tested lead/arsenic free, tested free of pesticides/drugs, herbicides, tested free of salmonella/listeria/e coli. Safe, effective.

Insulin Resistance

1. Many horses with Insulin Resistance or Insulin Resistant induced laminitis can be on great Insulin Resistance programs but still be sore. This is due to they have other problems (knees, hocks, ankle, back) besides just feet. So many horses in our studies were on the Heiro program and on Comfort Quik. These horses within 2 weeks were moving a lot better.
2. Insulin Resistance creates high insulin – high insulin is by itself inflammatory to tissue – NOT just laminae in feet – so it creates problems in joints also.
3. Insulin Resistance created high insulin which is vasoconstrictive, so less blood flow to joints, so less oxygen, less nutrients, less removal of inflammatory mediators from the area.
4. Insulin Resistance creates foot pain, which alters how walk, run – so they overload joints in doing this – a left front leg lameness will create more pressure on the right front leg due to more weight put on it – and joints get effected by this.
5. In Insulin Resistance, many are overweight – extra poundage puts more stress on joints.
6. In Insulin Resistance if sore, then walk less – this also reduces blood flow to joints.

If your horse has Insulin resistance but also has joint issues/stiff/puffy joints, you can use Heiro and Comfort Quik together!

Why important?

Pain in all animals increases insulin. If your horse has joint problems, then this can increase insulin which can lead to laminitis.

If your horse has IR, high insulin not only creates foot problems, but also inflames joints.

Cushings

1. High ACTH of cushings will create weight loss, so less muscle supporting joints, so more easily effected.
2. High glucose created by cushings also is inflammatory to tissues in joints.
3. Cushing horses are much less active which lowers blood flow to joints which created less oxygen, nutrients to joints.
4. Cushing horses are more prone to bacterial infections which set off inflammation in whole body, including joints.
5. Cushing horses more prone to foot abscess problems which created overloading of weight on other legs and their joints.

Lyme Disease

1. This bacteria prefers joint tissue to live in, multiple.
2. Creates a localized problem in the joint.
3. Creates muscle/nerve tissue problems, leading to altered gaits, altered weight distribution so joints effected.
4. Often is under diagnosed, so horse becomes lame but real cause is NOT found, so goes on and on.
5. Top rated fly spray called RK Spray is needed to break the cycle of infection – antibiotics – infection… Click here to get off the merry go round

EPM Treatments for faster recovery, plus what can I do to try to avoid EPM happening again.

Only giving products that kill protozoa causing EPM, will lead to longer recovery times - what else can I do as an owner.

1. You and your vet first will decide on anti-protocol to stop infection - many options: ponazuril, diclazuril, levamisole/decoquinate
2. What else should you be doing?

   A. High dose vitamin E - why? Penetrates spinal cord/muscle, easy, Vitamin E levels drop quickly in infections due to oxidizing, Vitamin E proven to help in nerve recovery, Immune stimulant.

   Dose: Recommend in a 1000 lb - 1500 lb horse

   Health E vitamin E (strongest horse vitamin E in US)

   Week 1: 2 scoop AM + 2 scoop PM = 23,200 IU a day (1 scoop = 5800 IU)

   Week 2: 2 scoop AM + 1 scoop PM = 17,400 IU a day (1 scoop = 5800 IU)

   Week 3-8: 1 scoop Am + 1 scoop PM = 11,600 IU a day (1scoop = 5800 IU)

   Week 9: 1 scoop a day for life = 5800 a day. On for life.

   B. Thyro-L Thyroid powder - why? Immune stimulant, helps muscle metabolism to assist in stabilizing horse as walks/stand, proven to help in nerve repair (see 3 articles on this at our Heiro site on Thyroid powder). Nerve repair helps in stability in walking, muscles to return that atrophies.

   

   *Immune Stimulant, Nerve Repair Promotion

   Inflammation reduces thyroid gland hormone output - vet can test T4 - will be in bottom or normal range = suboptimal. We need in top of normal to help muscle/nerves recover. 1000 lb horse - 2 scoops Thyrol = 24mg 1x/day in AM, retest in 30 days to see if getting to high end of normal. Range of T4 at Cornell is 1-3, so EPM horse will be 1.3 for example - we need at 30 day retest near 2.5 - 3.0 in high normal. On for life.
3. Nutrition - add Ration Balancer to Diet - high protein/low carb feeds - 16 choices on our site at Heiro section on diet. High protein aids in muscle development and nerve repair. Muscle and nerve are mostly protein. Your horse needs to rebuild broken connections, needs muscle to hold themselves up - can’t recover if on the floor for days in a row - need standing - how do that? Give nutrition to rebuild.
4. Equioxx Tabs - COX2 blocker penetrates spinal cord. How are you going to reduce inflammation in that cord? Your antiprotozoals only kill EPM organisms - but it’s a heavily damaged are now - need Equioxx to reduce inflammation - 14 days in a row/1 tab a day in a 1000 lb horse.

   

   *Penetrates Spinal Cord
5. Massage - get a good equine massage person - do 2x/week 4 weeks in a row - stimulate blood flow, reduce cramps from muscles trying to hold up horse, relieves stress.
6. Joint products - add into EPM regime - why?

   We have used Comfort Quik on 3 EPM horses that were able to stand but started to go lame from stress of bearing weight on less unequally - so if leaning left, the LF ankle getting sore/puffy for example. These horses went on CQuik for only 30 days (2x day) and the owners from 2 of them to be able to walk more and not limp.

   ***EPM creates joint issues just due to muscles not being able to work right, so overloading joints or stand at angles that torque joints more.

   Never use any glucosamine/yucca in the joint products due to I.R. problems they create - see science article at Heiro site. Comfort Quik has no glucosamine or yucca - safe.

   *EPM Stance can make Joints Sore
7. What can I do to try to avoid EPM again after an active case?
   A. EPM does not give your horse immunity from another EPM bout - they can get it again and again.
   B. In studies, over 80% of horses have EPM antibodies (exposed) but only 1% get disease. Why did my horse get it and the other horses in the paddock not get it?
   Answer: Immunity - your horse’s immunity was not able to stop the EPM protozoa but immunity of the other horses was successful - they were exposed but got no disease, while your horse exposed and got disease.
   C. So pump up your horses immunity
   -Vitamin E does this/discussed
   -Thyrol Powder does this/discussed.
   -High plain of nutrition in ration balancers does this/discussed
   -Deworm 2x/year with equimax spring and fall - why? EPM protozoa went from your horses gut to bloodstream and to nerve tissue - keep that gut lining from wounds of interal parasites. You want majority of protozoa traveling out into manure.
   D. You can’t steamclean the pastures of protozoa, you can’t rid the countryside of raccoons that carry the protozoa. Make your horse’s immunity stronger - a castle. EPM can’t enter or can’t conquer.
   
   *Make Your Horse’s Immunity Like a Castle

Why Farriers Important in Joint Problem Improving:

1. A regular schedule ensures proper foot care – If the foot is painful, then weight distribution occurs and more stress put on other legs / joints.
2. If the foot is painful, they will land on that foot unusual – creating torque on the joints in that leg – a sore foot means a sore ankle in a short time.
3. Horses with overly long toes create abnormal pressure on joints up the entire leg – it is creating joint problems that can be avoided with proper Farrier care.
4. Many health problems are noted by the farrier first – example: Insulin Resistance, Cushings. These diseases can lead to joint problems on top of their own problems.
5. Avoiding foot abscess issues helps avoid joint issues – a hobbling horse is stressing many joints in the body.

• Glucosamine can make insulin resistance worse
• Glucosamine does not help osteoarthritis
• Glucosamine can cause kidney, eye, liver, and lung problems

Read "Why Glucosamine NOT the Right Choice" for articles on why you should not use Glucosamine.

It’s not my opinion, it’s about facts.

Products with Glucosamine or Yucca that you cannot use in Insulin Resistance or Cushings (PPID) Horses:

*All Products/Maker Names Trademarked

A. Why Avoid Glucosamine?

Many studies are showing Glucosamine can do the following:

Glucosamine – makes insulin resistance worse in several studies.

High insulin from insulin resistance is the #1 cause of laminitis in the world.

1. The infusion of glucosamine causes insulin resistance. Glucosamine infusion also in this animal study impaired exercise – stimulated glucose turnover. Dr. Reilly – cushing horses already have high glucose so they need to avoid glucosamine. Click Here: Diabetes, 2001 Dr. Miles
2. Glucosamine inhibits liver enzymes, leading to abnormal glucose levels – elevated. Click Here: Diabetes, 1996 Dr. Barzilai
3. Glucosamine induces insulin resistance in skeletal muscle in an animal study. Click Here: Diabetes, 1999 Dr. Patti
4. Glucosamine is already used in laboratory settings and animal studies to induce insulin resistance. Glucosamine interferes with the liver’s ability to control glucose production. Click Here: National Center Health Research, Dr. Bravo
5. Oral glucosamine used to treat osteoarthritis worsens insulin resistance. Click Here: Am J. Med sci, 2007
6. Glucosamine infusion mimics pancreas cell dysfunction of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Glucosamine causes insulin resistance in peripheral tissues and has been implicated in pathogenesis of glucose toxicity. Click Here: Metabolism, 1998 Dr. Shankar
7. Glucosamine-induced insulin resistance in fat cells – induced complete insulin resistance. Click Here: AM J Physio Endocrin,2000, Dr. Heart
8. Glucosamine induces insulin resistance and that reduces blood flow. Click Here: Diabetes 1999 Dr. Homaug
9. Glucosamine infusion lead to inducing peripheral insulin resistance in this animal study. Dr Reilly: Insulin resistance is the top cause of laminitis in horses. Click Here: Diabetes 1996 Dr. Hawkins
10. Oral Glucosamine caused an increase in Glucose levels in people. Dr. Reilly: Cushing Horses already have high glucose – so this glucosamine study shows a large potential problem. Click Here: Ann Rheum Dis 2007 Dr. Biggee

B. Glucosamine – not helpful in osteoarthritis: neither is chondroitin

1. National Institutes of Health

• Animal study showed “long term use of moderately large doses of glucosamine might damage the kidneys.”
• Glucosamine might affect the way the body handles sugar, especially if you have diabetes or other blood sugar problems, such as Insulin Resistance.

2. There is little evidence that glucosamine has beneficial effects on joint structures.

• American College of Rheumatology has recommended people with knee or hip osteoarthritis not use glucosamine or chondroitin.
• Overall, those who received the supplements Glucosamine / Chondriotin had no significant improvement in knee pain or function.
  • Click Here: NCCIH, 2014 Glucosamine and Chondriotin

3. University of California Department of Orthopedic Surgery

• "Glucosamine does not appear to slow arthritis progression over the long term and has many potential complications. The most common adverse effects are epigastric pain or tenderness, heartburn, diarrhea, and nausea. Glucosamine also may cause allergic reactions in patients with seafood allergies, as a product of lobster, crab, and shrimp shells. Glucosamine may interact with various pharmaceuticals, such as warfarin (Coumadin) and diabetes medications, dangerously modifying their efficacy.”
• ”Similarly, chondroitin sulfate appears not to provide meaningful benefit for patients with OA, and their combination has not proven effective for either pain management or functional improvement. OARSI and NICE no longer recommend the use of glucosamine or chondroitin sulfate alone, or in combination, if no effects are observed after 6 months or radiographic changes are marginal.”

4. ”A network meta-analysis of 10 trials in 3,803 patients by Juni and collaborators in 2012 found no clinically significant improvements in OA pain alleviation or JSN parameters with glucosamine, chondroitin, or combined treatment compared with placebo.”

5. Quotes and information in this section (section 12) are from: Christiansen, Blaine A, et al. “Management of Osteoarthritis with Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables.” Cartilage, SAGE Publications, Jan. 2015.

6. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate – “Clinical trials have compared separately and together, against placebos but found no difference. There is no convincing evidence that these supplements repair cartilage or change long-term outcome.”

• Information in this section (section 13) is from: Harvard Medical School, Harvard Health publishing under joint supplements for arthritis, Dr. Shmerling. 2014

7. Compared with placebos, glucosamine, chondroitin and their combination do not reduce joint pain or have an impact on narrowing of joint space. Health authorities and health insurers should not cover costs of these preperations. New prescriptions to patients who have not received treatment (glucosamine/chondroitin) should be discouraged. Click Here: BMJ, 2010, Dr. Wandel

8. Little evidence suggests that glucosamine is superior to a placebo treatment in restoring auticular cartilage. Click Here: J. Orthoped surg, 2009, Dr. Kirkman

9. Glucosamine is no more effective than placebo in treating the symptoms of knee osteroarthritis. Click Here: AM J Med, 2004, Dr. McAlindow

C. Glucosamine can cause kidney, eye, liver and lung problems.

1. “…demonstrate that induction of Insulin Resistance by glucosamine results in reduction of the blood flow rate as well as the uptake of glucose…” Diabetes Journal 2000.
2. Oral Glucosamine supplementation’s role in increasing intraocular (eye) pressure – “possibility that permanent damage can result from prolonged use of Glucosamine supplementation is not eliminated.” FYI: Increased intraocular eye pressure is one symptom in Glaucoma. Click Here: Ophthalmol, 2013, Dr. Murphy
3. Due to it being linked to increasing problems with eyes, Insulin Resistance/Diabetes, Asthma, Skin, blood pressure, and cardiac events. Mayo Clinic: Cataract risk, dry eyes, asthma, Diabetes. Click here: Mayo Clinic, 2017
4. Glucosamine Supplement makes asthma worse. Click here: NCBI, 2002, Tallia
5. Glucosamine can lead to liver injury. Click here: NCBI, 2013, Felden
6. National Institutes of Health
   • Animal study showed “long term use of moderately large doses of glucosamine might damage the kidneys.”
   • Glucosamine might affect the way the body handles sugar, especially if you have diabetes or other blood sugar problems, such as Insulin Resistance.
   • There is little evidence that glucosamine has beneficial effects on joint structures.
   • American College of Rheumatology has recommended people with knee or hip osteoarthritis not use glucosamine or chondroitin.
   • Overall, those who received the supplements Glucosamine / Chondriotin had no significant improvement in knee pain or function.
   • Click Here: NCCIH, 2014, Glucosamine and Chondriotin
7. Liver toxicity associated with glucosamine and chondroitin in patients (human) with chronic liver disease. Dr. Reilly: If your horse has elevated liver enzymes, need to not use glucosamine – chondroitin – not worth the risk. Click Here: World J Gastro, 2013, Dr. Cerda
8. Drug induced acute liver injury mimicking autoimmune hepatitis after intake of dietary supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Click Here: Int. J. Clin Parm, 2013, Dr. Von Felden

D. What to look for to accidentally not give glucosamine?

90% of joint oral supplements for horses have this – if you see “flex”, “joint”, “glyco” look carefully at label.

Many laminitis products have glucosamine – surprising but true.

Many senior horse feeds have it – do not use them.

Pentaussie Injectible – has Glucosamine added to Pentosan. Do not use.

Polyglycan Injectible – has Glucosamine added to Chondroitin/Hyaluronate. Do not use.

Some senior feeds are adding Glucosamine to mix. Avoid these feeds.

A. Problem with yucca in horses: Creates many hormonal changes in female animal studies – progesterone, estrogen, changed follicle sizes on ovary (decreased size) Avoid yucca in mares.

1. Click here to see: Yucca affects ovarian function (Dr. Vicova, 2017)
2. Click Here to See: Yucca affects progesterone release. (Dr. Stochmalova, 2015)

Why take chances with your mares reproductive cycles by adding yucca to a joint supplement?

Avoid yucca in all mares due to hormonal changes it can cause.

B. Problem with yucca in horses: Proven very high sugar. Note: original research only found here. See lab tests proving a problem for Cushing’s, for insulin resistance horses, overweight horses and past laminitis horses.

WSC = 11.5 – very high (possible laminitis trigger)

ESC = 12.7 – very high (possible laminitis trigger)

Iron = 1900 ppm – very high (possible laminitis trigger)

Avoid Yucca to Avoid Laminitis

C. Problem with yucca in horses: Proven very high in iron. Note: original research only found here. High iron can increase insulin. IR (insulin resistance) is the #1 case of laminitis.

WSC = 11.5 – very high (possible laminitis trigger)

ESC = 12.7 – very high (possible laminitis trigger)

Iron = 1900 ppm – very high (possible laminitis trigger)

Avoid Yucca to avoid laminitis.

D. Problem with yucca in horses: Proven to increase insulin. IR (insulin resistance) is the #1 cause of laminitis.

1. Click here to see: Yucca’s supplementation effect in plasma leptin, insulin, thyroid. (Dr. Kucukkurt, 2013)
2. Click here to see: Effects of yucca. (Dr. Fiden, 2008)
3. Click here to see: Effect of dietary supplementation with yucca. (Dr. Duffy, 2001)

This pony does not need higher insulin of yucca.

E. Problem with yucca in horses: Lowers thyroid levels. Proper thyroid levels help insulin sensitivity in tissues. Proper thyroid levels help horses immunity to fight infections. Proper thyroid levels help horse’s muscle function.

Why lower your horse’s immunity to stay healthy? Why reduce thyroid and reduce muscle functions?

Why lower thyroid levels when helps insulin sensitivity?

F. Products with Yucca in it - can NOT USE in Insulin Resistance or Cushings (PPID) Horses:

*All Products/Maker Names Trademarked

Examples: ringbone, navicular syndrome, multiple joints, stifle problems.

1. Work with your veterinarian and farrier – theses equine professionals are essential in theses. Radiographs/ultrasounds/diagnostic works/therapeutic shoes
2. Most of these problems have been dealt with for a long time – usually years. In my experience, injections have already been tried and results only seen a few weeks or there was little change. Talented farriers and veterinarians are on board already.
3. In these horses, they are dealing with 2 types of pain:
   • Local Pain – area swollen, lumps, bumps, less flexion, sore if palpate hard, limited flexion.
   • Spinal/Neuropathic Pain – within spinal cord – normal nerve pathways have been disrupted.
4. Due to stomach complications, cost, kidney harshness, can not live on bute, banamine and not helping much anymore
5. How we see progress:
   • CQ with Hemp-CBJ Complex – 2 scoops AM and 1 scoop PM for 30 days.
   • At the same time, equioxx (for neuropathic signal problems)

     A 1000 lb horse: (Get from Vet)

     Day 1: 2 tabs AM + 1 tab PM

     Day 2-7: 1 tab AM + 1 tab PM

     Day 8-14: 1 tab AM

     Need front load equioxx week #1 for spinal pain – usual 1 equioxx a day for arthritis fails.
6. Expect:

   Joint: See improvement day 21.
7. Plan:

   Day 30 +: 2 scoops in AM of CQ with Hemp-CBJ Complex

   Note: About 10% needed to stay on 2 scoops AM + 1 scoop PM. Continue to work closely with vet/farrier team of professionals.
8. See how CQuik helped with Ringbone

   Sonny, our old Paint gelding is suffering from advanced ringbone, and was extremely uncomfortable. We added Comfort Quik to his pain medication and supplements and he is now much more comfortable. Sonny lifts his head and jogs a little in the small pasture he shares with his two doting mares. Clearly his quality of life has improved and we are thrilled. Thank you Equine Medical and Surgical Associates. Your products are the very best!!!

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Vitamin E

• Tocopherol is effective in preventing aspirin induced gastric lesions. Dr. Nafeeza, Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2002.
• The rate of gastric healing faster in Vitamin E treated compared to ranitidine treated. Effects within first week. Vitamin E was gastroprotective. Dr. Jaarin, Journal of Experimental Pathology, 1999.

Ginger

• Ginger is cytoprotective and has gastric anti-ulcer properties. Dr. Yahya, Am J Chin Med, 1989.
• Ginger has gastric protection. Dr. Khushtar, Indian J Pharma, 2009.
• Ginger decreased nitric oxide synthase and TNF, IL-1 inflammation mediators. Reduced gastric ulcers. Dr. Wang, Act Med, 2011.

Curcumin

• Curcumin decreased gastric lesions. Dr. Czekaj, J Physio Pharm, 2016.
• Cucumin helped decrease fevers (pyrexia), protected from any lesions in stomach. Dr. Haider, Sci Pharm, 2013.

Boswellia

• Boswellia had anti-ulcer activity - significant amount of it. Dr. Zeeyauddin, J. Med Allied Sci, 2011.
• Boswellia inhibited ulcer production. Dr. Singh, Phytomedicine, 2008.

Grape Seed Extract (GSE)

• GSE decreased gastric ulcers - better than vitamin E or vitamin C. Dr. Cuevas, Adv Pharma, 2011.

Zinc

• Zinc increased stomach ulcer healing rate by 3x. Complete ulcer healing seen more in zinc supplemented. No side effects. Dr. Frommer, Med J Aust, 1995.

Epoxogen: a unique combination of a mineral and vitamin.

Designed by Dr. Reilly – registered name

Purpose: To help increase blood flow to tissues to deliver oxygen, nutrients and to remove inflammatory mediators

A. Zinc

• Zinc is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory – reducing these together aids in increasing blood flow. Dr. Prasad, 2014)
• Zinc decreases inflammatory cytokines including endothelial cell adhesion (inside blood vessels) this increases blood flow. (Dr. Jarosz, 2017)
• Zinc reduces pain. (Dr. Nazaki, 2011)

B. Vitamin C

• Lowers blood pressure – aids in increasing blood flow. (Dr. Juraschek, 2012)
• Aids in oxidative stress. (Dr. Juraschek, 2012)
• Enhances endothelial (inside blood vessels) function by effecting nitric oxide production. (Dr. Juraschek, 2012)
• Animal study lowers blood pressure when vitamin C added to diet. (Dr. Yoshioka, 1985)
• Vitamin E in Comfort Quik and Comfort Quick with Hemp-CBJ aids vitamin C in its action when supplemented vitamin C and Vitamin E together, hypertension in humans was reduced )lower blood pressure) – this means better blood flow. (Dr. Rodrigo, 2008)
• Vitamin E and Vitamin C together also improved artery stiffness and endothelial (inside blood vessel) function in high blood pressure humans. This helped vasodilation (opened up vessels) and antioxidant capacity. (Dr. Plantinga, 2007)
• Vitamin C rule in treatment of pain. (Dr. Carr, 2017)