What are electrolytes and what do they do?

Electrolytes are necessary for the functioning of the nervous system, for smooth muscles, and for recovery after exercise. They prevent the "cramping" feeling and acidosis after training. Electrolytes are a number of minerals: Sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Each of these minerals has its own function in the body. But in hot weather, a horse can lose about 10-15 liters of sweat and therefore a large amount of electrolytes.

Sugar-sensitive horse? Then choose minerals from the Bering Sea!

Most electrolyte supplements for horses contain a form of sugar, often in the form of dextrose. Nothing wrong with that, because a horse that has been active can often use that bit of sugar well. And a healthy horse will not have any problems with it at all. But if your horse is sensitive to sugars due to conditions such as insulin resistance, summer eczema, or EMS, then any bit of sugar can be too much. For these horses, it is not suitable to give an electrolyte product containing a form of sugar. But fortunately, there is a solution for these horses; Minerals from the Bering Sea! This concentrate contains all the minerals available in the world and is literally made from seawater. 1 liter of concentrate is made from 100 liters of seawater, giving you a highly concentrated form that is extremely healthy for all horses, without sugars! However, a large part of the sodium has been removed because it would otherwise be too salty.

These minerals from the Bering Sea are the ideal electrolytes for horses with insulin resistance or those that cannot tolerate sugars for other reasons.

Similarities between seawater and blood plasma

Did you know that seawater has many similarities with blood plasma? In 1904, Dr. Rene Quinton, a French physician, biologist, biochemist, and physiologist, published his research in which he described the relationship between blood plasma and seawater. He demonstrated that blood and what he called "ocean plasma" are interchangeable. This ocean plasma is, in fact, seawater minus the sodium chloride. When you remove the salt from seawater, it has an almost identical mineral composition to blood plasma. This is why such seawater concentrate is 100% absorbable in the intestines and has a virtually identical supporting function for the body as blood plasma. Something you will never achieve with a solid form like pellets. That is why it is particularly suitable for sugar-sensitive horses, as mineral absorbability is crucial!

Electrolytes or minerals from the Bering Sea?

Sometimes it is difficult to make a choice about what is most suitable for your horse. The advantage of an electrolyte supplement is that you provide a high concentration of these 5 electrolytes in a small dose. It is really a boost for your horse! Always choose an electrolyte supplement with added vitamin B2. But if your horse is sensitive to sugars, opt for the concentrate of minerals from the sea. A nice addition that is healthy for every horse, but also very useful in periods of hot weather and heavy sweating.

Does your IR horse sweat a lot and are you afraid to give an electrolyte supplement because of the sugars? Then consider minerals from the Bering Sea.

Through feed and/or drinking water!

Liquid minerals from the Bering Sea are very suitable to give directly into the mouth or over the feed. You then provide a boost of minerals that are easily absorbable, and you can be sure that the horse gets them. This method of application is therefore highly recommended if the horse sweats a lot or has an increased mineral requirement due to conditions like insulin resistance.

But these minerals are also very suitable for administration via a separate water trough, so the horse can choose whether it needs these extra minerals! There will be times when you cannot fill the trough quickly enough, but you will notice that sometimes there are days/weeks when the minerals are not paid attention to. However, for horses with insulin resistance, we do recommend giving it directly into the mouth or over the feed.