OMEGA-3
Now that the advantages of fat are accepted almost universally by horsemen, scientists are delving deeper into how certain fats help horses. Researchers have focused their attention on two distinct families of fatty acids: the omega-3 family and the omega-6 family. The omega-3 family stems from alpha-linolenic acid (
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids must be balanced within the body in order for both to be effective. However, the traditional equine diet tends to provide a skewed ratio of these compounds. Adding omega-3s to the diet from EPA and DHA has benefits that include anti-inflammatory effects, reproductive benefits, immune and bone benefits. The richest source of omega-3 is a marine-derived source as this boasts the most favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and includes the long-chain fatty acids EPA and DHA.
Which solution is right for your horse?
EO-3™ Omega-3 supplement. EO-3 is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, compounds found to optimize the well-being of all horses, regardless of age or use. Choose EO-3 to balance fatty acids, benefiting joint health, immune, respiratory, and reproductive function.
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- Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Horses: An Overview
- Omega-3 and -6 Fatty Acids for Horses: Is There an Ideal Ratio?
- Fish Oils and Omega-3s: Source Matters
- Omega-3s and Inflammation in Athletic Horses
- Fish Oil May Help Muscle Adaptation in Athletic Horses
- Equine Exercise Physiology: Red Blood Cell Flexibility
- Skin Funk in Horses: Omega-3s to the Rescue
- Consider Omega-3s for Eye Problems in Horses
- Benefits of Omega-3s for Stallions
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- Working Oil Into Your Horse’s Diet
- Knocking Out Inflammation in Horses with Omega-3s
- Research Report: Choose EO-3 for Optimal Omega-3 Supplementation