MuscleGUARD 32g

MuscleGUARD is an oral paste formulated with amino acids, vitamins and potent antioxidants that support normal muscle and nerve function during and after intense exercise. Supplementing before and after work can help provide relief from acute muscle soreness and fatigue associated with strenuous activity.

How Does It Work?

Amino Acids

L-Carnitine

• During low-intensity exercise, oxygen is used to fuel energy production and glycogen use is minimal. Carnitine helps preserve glycogen stores for longer.
• During high-intensity exercise, oxygen supply is limited, so other energy sources fuel muscle activity.
• High levels of carnitine in the muscle before exercise support higher work output with less energy expenditure.
• Oral carnitine supplementation helps load muscles with glycogen.
• Carnitine ensures fatty acids and other fuel sources are used before glycogen, delaying glycogen depletion and lactic acid build-up.

L-Carnosine

• Found in high concentrations in equine skeletal muscle fast-twitch fibres.
• Helps buffer lactic acid produced during glycolysis (glucose breakdown).

Dimethylglycine (DMG)

• Supports increased oxygen uptake in the bloodstream.
• Improved oxygen availability promotes stamina, conserves energy and delays the switch from aerobic to anaerobic exercise.
• Extending aerobic work reduces lactic acid production.

Antioxidants

Alpha-lipoic acid

• A powerful antioxidant that assists in converting glucose to usable energy.
• Helps regenerate and reactivate antioxidants such as Vitamins E and C.

Grape seed extract

• Rich in OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes), known for strong antioxidant effects.

Alpha-lipoic acid and grape seed extract together help to:

• Neutralise harmful free radicals produced during exercise.
• Delay the onset of fatigue.
• Reduce recovery time after periods of hard work.

When to Use MuscleGUARD

• For horses showing acute signs of muscle soreness or tightening after work.
• Suitable for all performance horses—both anaerobic (sprint) and aerobic (stamina) work requires efficient energy use.
• Use before and after events to help relieve muscle soreness and fatigue from strenuous exercise.

Features & Benefits

• Improves stamina and endurance by delaying fatigue.
• Helps delay discomfort associated with lactic acid.
• Reduces recovery time after intense training or events.
• Supports improved mental alertness during work.
• Assists in fast recovery from tying up.
• Ideal for travel—horses unload feeling ready to perform.

Other Products That May Help

MuscleGUARD works best when used alongside Kelato's LoosenUP.

• MuscleGUARD provides relief on the day of the event to support recovery and performance.
• For mild or short-term symptoms, MuscleGUARD alone is usually sufficient.
• Horses with persistent or ongoing muscle soreness benefit from daily LoosenUP plus MuscleGUARD on event days.
• MuscleGUARD does not contain any ingredients found in LoosenUP, making them ideal complementary products.