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The Power of Targeted Dosage

Many supplements contain a long list of herbs and other additives. This may seem appealing, but the problem is that the dosage per ingredient is often very low. If a product contains, for example, twenty different herbs, your horse will only receive a tiny amount of each. This is often too little to have a real effect.
By choosing supplements with only a few key ingredients, you ensure that each component is present in an effective dosage. This makes the supplement more powerful and effective.

Interaction Between Ingredients

Another downside of supplements with many ingredients is that the interactions between these substances are often unknown. Some herbs and minerals can enhance each other, while others may reduce each other’s effectiveness or even cause unwanted side effects. The more ingredients a product contains, the greater the risk of such interactions.

Less Strain on the Body

A horse’s body must process all the substances it ingests. The more different ingredients a supplement contains, the harder the body has to work to digest and break them down. This can place unnecessary strain on the liver and kidneys.
By choosing a supplement with only a few powerful and easily absorbable ingredients, you minimize this strain and naturally support your horse’s health.

Conclusion: Less is More!

At AskHELTIE, we prefer high-quality products with only a few well-dosed ingredients, ensuring that what you give your horse is received in the right amounts. By selecting products with only a few carefully measured ingredients, you provide your horse with exactly what it needs, without unnecessary additives. We also recommend giving no more than four supplements at the same time to prevent overloading your horse and ensure that everything can be properly absorbed.

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