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The Celliant sport Oxygenated Energy Recovery System for horses takes advantage of
recent development of smart textiles that are engineered
for performance. Celliant™ (formerly known as HoloFiber)is a
fiber based on rare earth elements. Celliant™ (formerly
known as HoloFiber) is optically responsive to wavelengths
of ambient light as well as energy produced by the body.
The mechanism involves interaction with cells that include
the mitochondria (the power source of the cell), and
influences increased oxygen levels in body tissues. This
more readily available oxygen, can result in improved metabolism, an increase in
energy as well as faster recovery from exertion.
World class athletes, including an Olympic Medalist, have been training in Celliant™
(formerly known as HoloFiber) products for over one year. As professional athletes, they
want everything possible to help get the best performance. The experience has been
extraordinary. Celliant™ (formerly known as HoloFiber) increases the recovery from
muscle soreness, enabling them to compete more and in great shape.
A double blind clinical study recently proved that the effects of Celliant™ (formerly
known as HoloFiber) to be compelling and significant. The study was conducted by
Lawrence A. Lavery, DPM, MPH, an associate professor in the department of
orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation at a major university medical center. Under the
direction of Dr. Lavery, subjects with a history of diabetes and vascular impairment
were evaluated.
The results of Dr. Lavery's study, using products made with Celliant™ (formerly known
as HoloFiber) and controlled non-Celliant™ products, indicate measurably increased
oxygen levels observed and recorded in the body and blood in subjects wearing the
Celliant™ products. This testing demonstrated that there was a "Statistically
significant change in transcutaneous oxygen - or the oxygen delivery to the skin - in
hands and feet, on subjects wearing
Celliant™ gloves and socks compared to
those wearing comparable non-Celliant™
gloves and socks."
But what is the value of Celliant for the larger, “non-challenged” population? A study
was done among healthy subjects, male and female, ages 18 to 50 (the mean age
was 32.12 years).
Thirteen subjects with no history of diabetes or other vascular disease were chosen, in
a random sampling. They were evaluated using transcutaneous oxygen monitoring (a
non-invasive technique).
Subjects were requested not to drink any caffeinated substance (coffee, soft drinks)
for two hours before the test, since caffeine causes vasoconstriction, reducing blood
flow to the extremities.
Wearing Celliant textiles and placebo textiles, oxygen levels on the forearm and foot
of the healthy population were observed to increase in the test, 29.97% in the
forearm, and 10.18% in the foot.
Non-diabetics obviously don’t have the same issues as diabetics regarding wound
healing, but a greater perfusion of oxygenation for the general population means
greater energy, and faster recovery from exertion.
The physiology of human and equine cell structure and circulatory systems are very
similar. Extensive equine testing is continuing to determine additional benefits. It is
expected that at least the same levels of performance found in the Celliant™ clinical
study can apply to horses.
The Celliant™ can increase the blood flow and transcutaneous oxygen transfer to the
skin under the blanket. This area is typically traumatized by impaired blood flow and
tissue damage. The visual manifestation is known as white spots on the withers.
Increased oxygen levels to the back of the horse can also result in improved
metabolism, an increase in energy, as well as faster muscle recovery from exertion
and strain caused by the rider and the saddle. Similar results can be expected when
products (wraps and splint boots) with the Celliant are applied to other areas of the
equine body.