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The importance of vitamin C in liver problems in horses
Liver problems are common in horses. Often this is not immediately noticed by horse owners, but is revealed through a blood test. Did you know that vitamin C is produced in the liver and can therefore help horses with liver problems? Read more about this in this blog.. What is vitamin C? Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that the horse can produce in the liver. The horse produces vitamin C from glucose with the help of an enzyme. Horses also obtain vitamin C from food, mainly from fresh grass. Vitamin C has several very important functions in the body: It strengthens and activates the immune system It is a powerful antioxidant Works antiallergic Aids in lowering blood sugar Increases absorption of iron, zinc, chromium, calcium, and magnesium Involved in gro...
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Natascha Bos: 'Disturbed pH value in horses often not recognized'
The pH value, we have all heard of it before. Something to do with chemistry and that little piece of paper that changes color, right? What many people do not know is that the pH value, or acidity, plays a very important role in the health of our horses. An imbalance in pH can lead to various symptoms. Natascha Bos from Blauwe Hengst discusses the influence of acids and bases in the horse's body, how to recognize acidification, and how to prevent it. What is the pH value and how does it work in horse nutrition? The pH is the degree of acidity, or acidity levels. You may have had to measure this in a liquid using litmus paper in high school. The pH can vary from 0 to 14. A pH of about 7 is considered neutral. In nutrition – for humans and for horses – we talk about acidic and alkaline foods. Natascha explains: "Humans naturally consume acidic and alkaline foods. For example, animal products and grains are acidifying, while leafy greens a...
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What do cannabinoids actually do at the cellular level?
We always advise that cannabinoids help the body return to balance and improve signal transmission. But how exactly does this work? In this article, we want to provide more explanation on how cannabinoids work at the cellular level. Did you know that there are more than 125 different types of cannabinoids? And that the body also produces them itself? Read on to learn more!. What are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are a group of chemical substances with many properties. Plants naturally contain chemical compounds, the cannabinoids, but these are also found in the human body and most animals. There are actually 3 types of cannabinoids to distinguish: Phytocannabinoids (plant-based) Endocannabinoids (endogenous) Synthetic cannabinoids (manufactured in a laboratory) In total, there are over 125 different cannabinoids, each with its own function. CBD may be the most well-kn...