ANTIOXIDANT

Oxidation is a normal metabolic process that allows horses to transform the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins they devour in meals to energy—energy to grow, perform, and reproduce. One unfortunate, although completely unavoidable, spin-off of oxidation is the creation of free radicals, compounds that have the potential to irreparably damage cells. If left unchecked, the oxidation that occurs at the cellular level in horses and other mammals can cause muscular fatigue severe enough to compromise performance. Antioxidants are important to counteract the damaging effects of oxidation and protects from free radicals.

In instances of strenuous exercise, natural stores of antioxidants have difficulty providing sufficient protection against the cascade of free radicals generated from aerobic metabolism, making it necessary to supplement antioxidants.

Antioxidants are compounds that help the horse battle cellular damage caused by oxidative stress. Common antioxidants include: vitamin E, vitamin C, and selenium. Antioxidants are commonly used for support of muscle health, speeding recovery after exercise, support of immune function, and as adjunct therapy for horses with neurological challenges.

Which solution is right for your horse?

Nano-E® Nanodispersed, liquid natural-source vitamin E supplement. Nano-E provides a highly bioavailable natural (d-α-tocopherol), water soluble source of vitamin E to horses through a unique delivery system. Recommended for horses that spend a significant portion of their time in stalls or otherwise confined, performance horses, horses whose forage intake is largely from hay rather than pasture, those with neurological problems, undergoing stressful events and convalescent horses.

Nano-Q10™ Antioxidant for horses in training. Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that improves aerobic energy generation while protecting against exercise-induced muscle damage. Nano-Q10™ is a rapidly absorbed source of coenzyme Q10 that is three times more bioavailable than the powdered crystalline form.

Total Wellness™ Complete performance formula. Blend formulated to promote the overall good health and soundness of all classes of horses. Developed to reduce the risks to health and soundness inherent from management and performance factors. Broad spectrum support for increased forage and nutrient digestibility, joint health, protection from oxidative damage, and optimal hoof, skin, and coat quality.

Learn More

• Understanding Antioxidant Supplements for Horses
• Research-Proven Antioxidants in Horse Diets
• Natural Vitamin E: Squelch Oxidative Stress, Boost Inflammatory Response in Equine Athletes
• Antioxidant Use in Equine Athletes with Muscle Fatigue, Damage
• Role of Coenzyme Q10 in Horse Nutrition
  
• An Introduction to Coenzyme Q10 for Athletic Horses
• Vitamin E in Equine Nutrition: Three Questions
• Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalopathy and Vitamin E
• Vitamin E and Coenzyme Q10: Antioxidants in Assisted Equine Reproduction
• Vitamin E, Oxidative Stress, and PPID in Horses: Is There a Link?