Lysine is an essential amino acid found in a wide variety of tissues, hormones, and cells throughout the body. Proteins that require Lysine include the collagens and elastins that make up bone matrix, tendons, skin, and articular cartilage. Keratin protein in hooves and hair also requires lysine. As an essential amino acid often lacking from an equine diet, Lysine supplementation has been shown to support healthy growth.

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