Cellular Stress
WHY DO HORSES NEED AN ANTIOXIDANT?
During exercise, horses inhale more oxygen than usual to meet the oxygen demand of their muscles. Along with supporting muscles, oxygen produces free radicals (oxidants) and horses suffer Cellular Stress (aka “oxidative stress”).
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Oxygen is 100% essential for almost all living things. Inhaled oxygen drives metabolic processes and helps cells produce energy.
Cellular (oxidative) stress comes from an imbalance between free radical production and antioxidant defenses. Supplementing with antioxidants can help to reduce oxidative stress by bringing these metabolic processes back into balance.
Certain vitamins act as antioxidants (beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E). The trace elements zinc and selenium also protect against cellular damages. Free radical damage is a result of oxidative stress (molecular imbalance aka unhealthy cells) to the body. This is connected to: central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders (arthritis); as well as endocrine disorders (diabetes) and genetic degenerative diseases (Parkinson's) in humans.
MinerEQ is the ultimate source of essential minerals, trace elements, vitamins, and antioxidants; all in one convenient and highly bioavailable form. A quality source of B Vitamins (helps cell metabolism) and a higher level of Vitamin D3, it is commonly used for horses who are healing from an injury (increased stall time) or are in high performance work (excellent for healthy bones, ligaments, and hooves.
Did you know MinerEQ also promotes hoof growth?
It is beneficial and highly recommended for horses during winter months or those who are constantly stabled (lack of turnout) and cannot get adequate Vitamin D from a natural source (plants and sunlight).
See some related issues here: Hoof Growth CHRONIC LAMENESS
Vantiox provides the body with 5 essential antioxidants - vitamins and minerals (beta carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, and Selenium) for optimum cellular protection.
According to research, Oxidative Stress and free radical damage is associated with aging and various diseases, including cancer.
SYMPTOMS:
poor performance - sub-optimal health - inflammatory conditions (think arthritis) - fatigue - exercise intolerance (shortness of breath, elevated heart rate, etc.) - respiratory conditions
CAUSES:
Free radicals are produced as a by-product of respiration and natural metabolic processes that are influenced by diet, environment, medications, stress, and exercise. An overload of free radicals is what causes the problems.
REMEDIES:
Healthy diet, supplements to correct antioxidant deficiencies, and supplements to support the body for any associated or primary conditions.
DIY HELP:
Best acupressure points - TING POINTS (found at the coronary band) support all body functions
Want help with this?
Ask me here about what else I usually recommend - other supportive strategies such as DIY bodywork, exercises, or my #1 fastest-working secret that you can use along with those points (you don't have to know a lot about them to use them) to help your horses.
