LactiGo® began with a simple discovery that grew into something much bigger.
When Kevin Atkinson learned about a breakthrough water-molecule transdermal delivery system from a contact in Europe, he immediately saw its potential. After deeper investigation, he moved to secure exclusive rights to the technology and began the long process of patents and approvals, helping lay the foundation for what LactiGo® has become today.
Originally, LactiGo® was developed for athletes as a product intended to compete with creatine. What no one fully expected was that this transdermal blend of carnosine and magnesium would resonate not only with elite performers, but also with everyday people looking for support with wellness, recovery, and performance in daily life.
A major turning point came when molecular physiologist Chad Macias encountered the product through an MMA fighter at his training facility. After trying it himself and experiencing what he described as an "impossible" workout, he reached out immediately to become involved with the company. Today, Chad serves as Chief Science Officer, bringing decades of high-level athletic and performance experience to the LactiGo® story.
The product's reputation continued to grow among elite athletes. From Olympic-level competitors to professional hockey players, users began sharing extraordinary performance and recovery experiences. Even so, LactiGo® remained largely under the radar for years, in part because athletes who believed it gave them an edge were not eager to publicize it.
That led to an important realization: LactiGo® was never going to be built best through a retail shelf. It would grow through people—real users with real experiences—who could explain the product, share the story, and help others understand its value.
Today, that is exactly what is happening. LactiGo® is no longer just a product story; it is becoming a people story. Individuals who have experienced meaningful results are now sharing it with others, helping more people discover its benefits while also creating new opportunities for organizations and communities to participate.
The FortiGo Story
FortiGo began with a simple insight from the science team: horses need even more carnosine than humans to support performance, recovery, and overall well‑being.
Building on the same breakthrough transdermal delivery technology used in LactiGo®, they developed an equine‑specific gel designed to penetrate through hair and hide, delivering carnosine deep into the musculature where it can support healing and help the body respond to inflammation. Instead of being broken down in the digestive system, as with many oral supplements, FortiGo is applied directly to the areas that do the work.
The name "FortiGo" reflects what it is designed to support: fortitude, strength, and four legs on the go.
FortiGo quickly began to earn attention at the highest levels of competition. In one notable example, Mystik Dan, the 2024 Kentucky Derby winner, was an 18‑to‑1 long shot. Trainers began using the equine gel two weeks before the race. Mystik Dan went on to win the Derby in a photo finish and then added five more wins before retirement, helping cement FortiGo's reputation among serious competitors.
According to LactiGo® CEO Max Pringle, FortiGo was also used by the first five finishers in 2016 Kentucky Derby, further reinforcing its place in the performance world.
But FortiGo is not only for champions on the biggest stages. It is increasingly being used by riders, trainers, and horse owners who simply want to give their animals the best chance to feel and perform their best—whether in the arena, on the trail, or in therapeutic and rescue settings.
Professional barrel racer and "Million‑Dollar Cowgirl" Carlee Otero, known for her standout runs aboard AM Regina George, has incorporated this gel technology into both her own routine and her horses' programs. In brand videos, she sums up her experience in four words: "This is what winners use."
Beyond the arena, FortiGo has also shown up in critical moments. In one widely shared story, a mare in sudden septic shock—high fever, violent shaking, pale gums, and no realistic chance for a veterinarian to arrive in time—was treated by an equine osteopath who reached for FortiGo as a last resort. She applied the gel to the mare's body, and within minutes the trembling eased, normal color returned to the gums and tongue, and the fever began to drop. The practitioner later said she believed the product helped save that horse's life and that it belonged in every serious horse person's vet kit.
For nonprofits and equine programs, FortiGo represents more than a performance edge. It is a way to support the horses that carry therapeutic riders, the rescues that deserve a second chance, and the competitive partners that give everything they have in the arena—using a tool developed from serious science and proven in demanding real‑world conditions.
FortiGo started as an answer for elite equine athletes. Today, its story is being written in barns, arenas, therapy centers, and rescues wherever people are committed to giving their horses the best quality of life. Users also report success with other animals.
About Carnosine
LactiGo® is a simple way to support your health and strength each day. Using a patented transdermal delivery system, LactiGo® brings nutrients into the body in a way never done before — pure, effective, and made to help you feel your best. Supporting energy, recovery, and overall wellness, LactiGo® is backed by science and built for real results.
At its core, carnosine functions as a multifaceted cellular protector. It serves as a pH buffer, helping maintain optimal acid-base balance any time muscles produce lactic acid. This buffering capacity allows athletes to push harder and longer before fatigue sets in — and everyday individuals experience the same powerful benefits.
Carnosine also acts as a powerful antioxidant, neutralizing harmful free radicals that accelerate cellular damage and aging. LactiGo®'s patented delivery system ensures carnosine reaches where it's needed most, efficiently and effectively.
Why Carnosine? Buffers lactic acid build-up. Neutralizes free radicals. Supports endurance and strength. Delivered transdermally for superior absorption.
Carnosine for Anti-Aging: Cellular Protection & Longevity
Beyond performance, carnosine offers remarkable anti-aging benefits at the cellular level — gaining attention from athletes and seniors alike. One of its most significant mechanisms is preventing glycation, a destructive process where sugars attach to proteins, forming harmful advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that cause tissue stiffening, wrinkles, and compromised organ function.
- Mitochondrial Support — Enhances the function of your cells' energy powerhouses.
- Telomere Protection — Helps preserve the protective caps on chromosomes linked to healthy aging.
- Cellular Regeneration — Promotes renewal and repair at the cellular level for long-term health.
LactiGo® is so sure you'll love your results you have a full 30-day money back guarantee. Your experience is completely risk free.