Difference Between Adequan and Legend

Joint health is a serious concern for both humans and horses. The joints in our bodies are comprised of cartilage, which helps to provide cushioning and give them flexibility. As we age, this cartilage can become worn down and less effective at performing its role. When this happens, it can lead to joint pain or inflammation as well as limited mobility (especially in horses). There are several different products on the market that help promote joint health by providing nutrients that encourage replacement of damaged cartilage or regenerating new tissue. One such product is Legend by Nutramax Labs. This supplement contains glucosamine sulfate (a building block of healthy cartilage), chondroitin sulfate (which promotes blood vessel growth into surrounding tissues) and MSM (methylsulfonylmethane—an organic sulfur compound that acts as a joint lubricant).

Legend and Adequan are both human cartilage supplements.

Legend and Adequan are both human cartilage supplements. They’re made from bovine trachea, which is the windpipe of a cow. Legend contains pure hyaluronic acid (HA), while Adequan contains HA as well as other ingredients such as chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate.

Both Legend and Adequan can be used to treat joint problems such as arthritis or osteoarthritis in dogs, cats or horses–but they aren’t the same thing!

Legend is a more concentrated, sustained release product.

Legend is a more concentrated, sustained release product. This means that Legend’s effectiveness lasts longer than Adequan’s, which is why it’s often used for horses with chronic conditions. Legend can also be given as an injection or oral paste every 8-10 weeks.

Adequan is a time-release product that works over a 24-hour period.

Adequan is a time-release product that works over a 24-hour period. It’s most effective when taken twice a day, but you can give it to your horse just once per day if you prefer.

Adequan requires a prescription while Legend is sold over the counter.

Legend is a dietary supplement that you can purchase over the counter. In contrast, Adequan is a prescription medication that will require your veterinarian to write you a prescription for it.

Legend contains 4 times more active ingredient than Adequan which makes it more concentrated and therefore may be more effective at treating your horse’s joint pain issues. Legend is also formulated as a sustained release product so it works over a 24-hour period instead of just providing short-term relief like some other products do (including Adequan).

Both products are effective at promoting joint health, but they have different mechanisms of action and can be used differently to achieve different goals

Both Legend and Adequan are human cartilage supplements. They’re both considered to be “proprietary blends,” which means their ingredients are not disclosed on the label. However, there are some differences between the two that make them useful for different purposes.

Adequan is a time-release product that works over a 24-hour period, while Legend is more concentrated and sustained release–it stays in your system longer than Adequan does. This makes it ideal for treating an acute injury or flare up of pain caused by inflammation (like arthritis), as well as long-term management of chronic joint problems like arthritis or hip dysplasia (a developmental abnormality).

We hope this article has given you a better understanding of the two products. If you have any questions about which one is right for your needs, don’t hesitate to ask your veterinarian.