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November 24, 2017

Plusvital Launches the World’s First Nutrigenomic Supplement for Horses

Plusvital Launches the World’s First Nutrigenomic Supplement for Horses [vc_single_image image=”7766″ img_size=”full”]In a significant development for equine nutrition, Irish equine science company Plusvital today announced the launch of EnerGene-Q10, the world’s first nutrigenomic supplement for horses, that contains the compound Co-enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). In research published earlier this week*, scientists at University College Dublin and…

August 4, 2017

Nutrigenetics in Horses: The Next Step in Equine Nutrition?

Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics In Horses With the sequencing of the equine genome in the last decade there is now an expanding and readily available spectrum of genetic technologies for a variety of applications in horses. Equine nutrition has always been an area of much research and interest in the past due to the effect diet can have on…

March 25, 2015

Electrolytes

Ensuring electrolyte balance to an equine athlete is critical due to the importance of electrolytes, in particular sodium (Na), potassium (K) and chloride (CI), in maintaining proper cellular function.

January 13, 2015

Ten Facts About The Universe And Supplements For Horses

Ten Facts About The Universe And Supplements For Horses 1. B-Vitamins can be produced in the horses gut 2. Amino Acids are essential for building muscle and 10 of them need to supplied in the horses diet 3. Prebiotics are not Probiotics. Probiotics are the bacteria and Prebiotics are the food for the bacteria. 4….

November 18, 2014

Importance Of Antioxidants

When the horse exercises, a natural inflammatory response is created and this can lead to an increase in free radicals and increased oxygen consumption, which can lead to damage of cell membranes in the horses muscles and tissues, including the lungs. This oxidative stress is a change or disturbance in the balance between oxidants (e.g. free radicals) and antioxidants (e.g. vitamins).

November 18, 2014

An Important Antioxidant To Include Within The Equine Diet

VITAMIN E : is the most well known anti-oxidant for horses. It is a fat-soluble vitamin and in all species, vitamin E is important for normal function of the muscular, immune and neurological systems.

November 11, 2014

Vitamin C And The Horse

As a water-soluble antioxidant, vitamin C can help keep the horse healthy in times of stress. As an antioxidant the vitamin works to fight against free radicals by neutralising them and therefore rendering them non-harmful.

November 10, 2014

The Importance Of Protein In The Horse’s Diet

Proteins carry oxygen throughout the body and participate in muscle activity. Proteins provide building blocks to support bones, muscles, and virtually all of the body’s soft tissues, for growth and repair.

October 22, 2014

Branched Chain Amino Acids

BCAAs are a particular type of amino acids, the building blocks for protein, and have been shown to aid in the reduction of lactic acid build up from strenuous exercise and so aid in supporting muscle recovery post-exercise.

October 22, 2014

Natural Polyphenols

Natural polyphenols are compounds that have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities
Resveratrol has great anti-inflammatory benefits. It is involved in reducing the inflammatory process. So Resveratrol is a natural compound and can be found in food such as blueberries, grapes and peanuts

August 26, 2014

Recovery From Injuries

Todays equine disciplines such as show jumping, racing and eventing put the horse under great physiological pressure and they possess extraordinary athletic capabilities. Due to this, it is critical to support and maintain the physiological status of the equine athlete.