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Vitamin E
Why vitamin E is important for overweight horses
Overweight in horses is more common than we realize, especially during the summer period it is difficult to keep horses at a healthy weight. There are horse owners who choose not to let horses and ponies graze, or only very limited. But grass also contains very important nutrients, including vitamin E. And did you know that vitamin E is an important vitamin for overweight horses? Let's delve into this in this blog!. Vitamin E important for overweight horses Horses with overweight have an extra need for vitamin E. Firstly, vitamin E is important for all horses to eliminate waste products (free radicals) that are released during exercise. This is to prevent muscle pain, stiffness, and prolonged recovery after intensive training. But with overweight, there is more to it! Fat is a major source of inflammation. Therefore, horses with overweight experience more inflammatory reactions in the body than normal. Ther...
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Horse not on the grass? Provide extra vitamin E.
Under natural circumstances, horses obtain their required vitamin E from fresh grass. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is crucial for muscles, prevents stiffness, and supports a healthy nervous system. Sport horses have a higher need for vitamin E, but this also applies to horses sensitive to sugar and horses with PSSM. If your horse doesn't have access to fresh grass, you need to ensure a good supplementation!. Horses that are sensitive to sugars, such as horses that gain weight quickly, have had laminitis, or horses that suffer from sweet itch], cannot graze unlimited. Therefore, these horses are often kept in a paddock and given hay as roughage along with a mineral and vitamin pellet. This is wise and healthy for these horses. But you need to pay close attention. Vitamin E in case of insulin resistance There is a lot of vitamin E in fresh grass, so you don't have to worry about vitamin E for horses t...
Vitamin E
Do you know why vitamin E is indispensable in the diet of horses?
Vitamin E is one of the most important vitamins for the health of your horse. It is a powerful antioxidant, absolutely necessary for the muscle health and nervous system of your horse. Grass contains more than enough vitamin E, in a well-absorbed form. But if your horse is not in the pasture, for example in winter, a deficiency of vitamin E is imminent. However, horses that suffer from muscle problems (such as PSSM) also benefit from extra vitamin E.. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant Vitamin E is essential for supple muscles. During movement and training, small damage occurs in the muscles and waste products (free radicals) are released. This is called oxidative stress. Vitamin E repairs the damage and ensures that the waste products are neutralized. This prevents stiffness and cramps. The more a horse works, the higher its need for vitamin E. Vitamin E is also indispensable for the nervous system. In addition, the immune system can be com...
Vitamin E
Do you also experience choice stress when looking for a vitamin E supplement for your horse?
There are dozens of Vitamin E supplements available for horses on the market. Powder or liquid, synthetic or natural, with or without selenium, and with or without grape extract. Do you know what is best? In this blog, we will guide you on what to look out for so that you can make the right choice for your horse.. Prevent overdosing on vitamin E (and selenium) It is possible to give your horse too much vitamin E, so be careful. Overdosing can lead to horses absorbing other nutrients and minerals less effectively. Negative effects have been shown at doses of five to ten times higher than the daily maintenance of 1000 IU for a horse weighing 550kg. Also, be cautious with vitamin E supplements containing selenium. Although many horses can benefit from a small amount of selenium, especially since Dutch hay of...