Joint / GAG

Green-lipped mussel

Perna canaliculus

Mechanism

Das Extrakt der neuseeländischen Grünlippmuschel liefert Glykosaminoglykane sowie spezifische Omega-3-Fettsäuren (u. a. Eicosatetraensäure, ETA). Diskutiert wird eine entzündungsmodulierende Unterstützung des Bewegungsapparats. Beim Pferd ist die Evidenz begrenzt, einzelne Studien deuten Effekte an.

Cautions

· Shellfish origin — avoid in case of allergy

Sources

JEVSPerna canaliculus in equine osteoarthritis — pilot data

PMID:21883418Cayzer et al. 2012 (EVJ) — Grünlippmuschel (Perna canaliculus) bei Fesselgelenk-Arthrose, RCT

PMID:29584640Eason et al. 2018 (Vet Sci) — Review veterinärer Grünlippmuschel-Studien

Equiterna Score

61/100

solid

Science4.5/10

Practical experience6/10

Safety8.4/10

Overall score scale

high overall75–100solid55–74limited0–54

How the Equiterna Score is built

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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. 7.5–15 g/animal/day (warmblood), 6–8 weeks loading

AMG statusComplementary feed

FEI statusNot listed

Evidenceemerging

Knowledge connections

Related conditions

Osteoarthritis (OA) →provides GAG + omega-3 (ETA); discussed as inflammation-modulating

Bone Spavin (Osteoarthritis of the Tarsal Joints) →provides glycosaminoglycans and omega-3 (ETA); discussed in the context of joint comfort

Tendon & Ligament Injury (Tendinitis / Desmitis) →provides GAG and omega-3 (ETA); discussed in the context of connective-tissue comfort

Navicular Syndrome (Podotrochlosis) →provides GAG and omega-3 (ETA); discussed in the context of movement comfort

Journal articles on this compound

Gelenkstoffwechsel im Alter — was die Wirkstoffe wirklich leisten →Das alte Pferd — Management für gute Jahre →

All sources in the study library →

Frequently asked questions

Is Green-lipped mussel a feed or a veterinary medicine for horses?

Equiterna classes Green-lipped mussel as “Complementary feed”. Legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2019/6 / TAMG (DE/AT), Feed Regulation (EC) 767/2009.

Is Green-lipped mussel allowed at FEI competitions?

In the profile, Green-lipped mussel is listed with the FEI status “Not listed”. The current FEI list is authoritative, so please check its latest version.

Which dosage do the sources give for Green-lipped mussel?

Stated in the profile: approx. 7.5–15 g/animal/day (warmblood), 6–8 weeks loading. This is information from the literature, not an instruction for an individual horse.

Which sources are there for Green-lipped mussel?

The profile cites: JEVS, PMID:21883418, and PMID:29584640.

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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