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.
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.
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.
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
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.
