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June 13, 2008

Mushroom Matrix Partners with Pacific Equine Dental Institute to Launch New Equident

Mushroom Matrix has partnered with Pacific Equine Dental Institute to create the new Equident nutritional supplement for horses. Equident is a special blend of medicinal mushrooms designed to address the bacterial infections that can lead to gum disease in horses. Tooth decay and gum disease are much more prevalent than many horse owners realize. Equine dental practitioners estimate that 90-95 percent of horses will develop some form of gum disease in their lifetimes, and yet often, the initial signs to unnoticed. Gum disease can easily begin when a horse's teeth are misaligned. This allows spaces to open between teeth with the result that food particles become trapped between them. When these food particles ferment, they release bacteria that attack the periodontal supporting structures. Unhealthy teeth and gums often go unnoticed and the leading cause of tooth loss in the horse is periodontal disease. The gums are the supporting tissue and when this supporting structure depletes, it is inevitably followed by tooth loss.

Gum disease is a form of inflammation and infection and the term "gingivitis" refers to an early phase of gum disease. Gingivitis is an inflammatory response within the gums caused by the accumulation of plaque - a soft, sticky colorless film of bacteria above the gum line. The new Matrix Equident works to address the bacterial infection that can lead to gum disease.

Equident is a proprietary blend of four medicinal mushrooms, each of which plays an important role in promoting healthy gums. It is a holistic and natural approach to health care that helps prevent gum disease by promoting overall good health in a horse's system. Healthy tissue in the mouth is a reflection of the health status of the entire body of the horse and the four medicinal mushrooms in Equident work in harmony to promote good health through good nutrition.

The Mushroom Matrix line of nutritional supplements is produced by Golden Gourmet Mushrooms of San Marcos, California. The mushrooms used in Matrix products are 100 percent, certified organic and are grown in the United States. Matrix supplements are available in formulas for humans, horses and small animals and provide a multitude of health benefits. For more information about the many benefits of Matrix nutritional supplements, visit www.mushroommatrix.com.