The science behind the shelf talk.
Published studies, patent references, official documentation, and educational materials on carnosine, magnesium, and topical delivery — so you can read the sources yourself, not just take our word for it.
Equine Research
Review the published 2021 crossover study on transdermal carnosine delivery in 10 Thoroughbred racehorses.
Read the Study ↗U.S. Patent Reference
U.S. Patent No. 10,973,868 B2, a topical composition based on a carnosine-magnesium complex.
View Patent ↗Carnosine & Magnesium
Learn what carnosine and magnesium are, why they matter, and the challenges of oral supplementation.
Learn More →Fortigo for Horses
Explore Fortigo — a topical carnosine gel formulated for horses in training, competition, and daily care.
Explore Fortigo →Informed Sport Certification
Third-party tested and certified by Informed Sport. LactiGo is Informed Sport certified.
Learn About Certification ↗New Zealand All Blacks Study
Published research on carnosine and performance with the New Zealand All Blacks.
Read the Study ↗Sources
Equine Study: Dieter BP, Macias CJ, Sharpe TJ, et al. “Transdermal delivery of carnosine into equine skeletal muscle.” Comparative Exercise Physiology, 17(5), 2021. DOI: 10.3920/CEP200077. View publisher page
All Blacks Study: Published research on carnosine and performance with the New Zealand All Blacks. Taylor & Francis Online, 2025. View publisher page
Patent: U.S. Patent No. 10,973,868 B2. “Composition for Topical Use Based on a Carnosine-Magnesium Complex.” April 13, 2021. View PDF
FDA Report: FDA Approval Report for LactiGo, NDC 72481-101. View FDA report
Informed Sport Certification: LactiGo is Informed Sport certified, third-party tested for banned substances.
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