Chondroitin sulfate

Chondroitin

Mechanism

Chondroitinsulfat ist ein natürliches Glykosaminoglykan der Knorpelmatrix und wird häufig mit Glucosamin kombiniert. Die orale Bioverfügbarkeit und der klinische Nutzen beim Pferd sind — wie bei Glucosamin — Gegenstand der Diskussion und nicht einheitlich belegt.

Cautions

· Orale Wirksamkeit umstritten
· Tierische Herkunft — Qualität/Reinheit beachten

Sources

JEVSOral chondroitin/glucosamine in horses — review

PMID:35681208Yamada et al. 2022 (BMC Vet Res) — Orales Chondroitin+Glucosamin im equinen MCP-Arthrose-Modell

PMID:15825732Neil et al. 2005 (JAVMA) — Review Glucosamin/Chondroitin bei Arthrose (Tier)

Equiterna Score

59/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety7.8/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

The Equiterna Score combines three dimensions into a value of 0-100: science (40%), practical experience (30%) and safety (30%). It is transparently derived from evidence level, attributed sources (PubMed/journals), legal classification and cautions. The FEI doping status is shown separately as a competition-law note and does not enter the score. Commissions and vendor relationships have no influence on the score. In addition, the editorial safety rating caps the result: it limits the safety dimension and the overall tier (orange: at most solid). For entries rated red, no score is calculated at all. The rating never raises anything — a green rating does not lift a calculated value.

An editorial assessment of the evidence and safety situation — not a healing claim and not an individual recommendation. It does not replace veterinary advice.

Dosageapprox. 1–4 g/animal/day (warmblood), often with glucosamine

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

Evidenceemerging

Products containing Chondroitin sulfate

Gelenke

ArtiTec

Cavalor

Not orderable →

Gelenke

Nr. 3 Drachentöter

Dr. Weyrauch

Not orderable →

Gelenke

Mobility

Pavo

Not orderable →

Gelenke

Superflex Powder

NAF

Not orderable →

Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Osteoarthritis (OA) →cartilage GAG, often combined with glucosamine

Bone Spavin (Osteoarthritis of the Tarsal Joints) →cartilage GAG, often combined with glucosamine

Journal articles on this compound

Gelenkstoffwechsel im Alter — was die Wirkstoffe wirklich leisten →

All sources in the study library →

Usage note

This content is for information and education. It does not replace veterinary diagnosis or treatment. If your horse shows signs of illness, consult a veterinarian.

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Equiterna is an intermediary platform for equine knowledge, marketplace and tools — not a veterinary-medicines dealer, veterinary practice or pharmacy. Compound information is study-attributed and free of healing claims. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009, FEI Prohibited Substances List, HWG.