Awesome Antioxidants and How They Help Horses
Where do free radicals come from, and how do antioxidants regain control of these wayward molecules? We answer those questions and more, focusing on your horse’s main antioxidant systems.
Where do free radicals come from, and how do antioxidants regain control of these wayward molecules? We answer those questions and more, focusing on your horse’s main antioxidant systems.
Nutritional support in the form of antioxidant and digestive aid can help strengthen the immune system.
Oxidation is a normal metabolic process that allows horses to transform the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins they devour in meals into energy. An unavoidable side effect of oxidation is the creation of free radicals–compounds that have the
Antioxidants like vitamins E and C are beneficial to exercising horses, but only at recommended levels, reported Carey Williams, PhD, equine extension specialist and associate director of the Rutgers University Equine Science Center. Williams presented this information in her talk titled “Antioxidant Research and Its Application to Feeding Horses” at the 2010 Kentucky Equine Resear
Phytonutrients are class of natural compounds showing tremendous value in controlling inflammation.
When a horse inhales mold spores or other irritants, neutrophils (specific types of white blood cells) release reactive oxidants–generally very reactive substances that can break down mold in the airways. That’s not a bad thing, really. “But if
In a society that is trying to slow the aging process, free radicals and antioxidants are terms that are regularly tossed around. One might not realize their importance in horses, but researchers continue to pursue the details of how and why the
Antioxidants (which include vitamins E, C, and A, selenium, glutathione, lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, and isoflavins) act to stabilize free radicals and halt oxidative damage. Here’s a look at how they function.
Could feeding antioxidants to your horse help him through a performance problem? Antioxidants, whether found in the diet or supplemented, could potentially help exercising horses experiencing oxidative stress, one nutritionist says.
How to decide if your older mare is a good candidate for breeding and improve her chances of success. Read more in this article from the Winter 2023 issue of The Horse.
If your horses have poor hoof quality, consider making changes to their diet to help strengthen their hooves.
Is your hay more than 6 months old? Then it might be losing vitamin A and E.
The do’s and don’ts of feeding horses with 4 common health conditions, including gastric ulcers, metabolic disorders, and more.
Researchers found horses with EGUS are under greater oxidative stress and concluded they might benefit from additional antioxidant therapy.
Feeding hay before loading your horse on the trailer can help prevent gastric ulcers from developing during long-haul travel.
Our editorial director addressed mild hindquarter atrophy in her Thoroughbred with KPP’s Elevate Natural Vitamin E.
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