Happy Gut has been on the market since 2018
It has assisted horses with the following:-
- Improved gut health;
- Aids in the control of Ulcers & Colic;
- Assists with Diarrhea and Fecal Water Syndrome;
- Weight conditioner;
- Improves coat & skin;
- Improves vitality;
- Improves better absorption of nutrients
CONTAINS: Pectin; Selenium; Vitamin E; Brewer’s Yeast; Lecithin; Peppermint; Mycotoxin Binder (Bentonite-montmorillonite, Calcium Carbonate & Vegetable Oil); Pectin; Sodium Bicarbonate and Magnesium Oxide
Pectin
- Supports the healing process of irritated mucosa and forms a protective layer.
- Has positive effects on diseases caused by metabolic disorders (EMS, EMC).
- Regulates digestion in a natural way.
- Increase in viscosity.
- Prebiotic action
- Ideal for horses that are on any type of pain medication, particularly NSAIDs such as phenylbutazone (bute), Flunixin (banamine), or long-term usage of Firocoxib (Equioxx or Previcox).
- Beneficial in preventing the ulcers that can develop from external stressors such as isolation, travel, showing, or the demands of training.
Peppermint
- One of the main herbs for digestion.
- Helps to relax sphincters and the smooth muscles of the digestive system, assist in the expulsion of intestinal gas, tone mucous membrane surfaces and increase peristalsis.
- Contains a bitter quality that increases bile secretion and helps stimulate the appetite as well as tannins, which can help horses that suffer from loose droppings or bouts of diarrhea.
Brewer’s Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
- Probiotic properties
- Shifts in microbial population numbers and species
- Increase in fibre digestibility
- Changes in amino acid content of digestive process presented for absorption
- Rich natural source of the B Group Vitamins B1 to B12
- Changes in microbial protein and amino acids in equine large intestine
- Yeast can provide a benefit in horse diets by improving feed digestion and nitrogen retention.
- Increased fibre digestion and better feed efficiency are the most common benefits of yeast supplementation.
Lecithin
- Protects every cell membrane in the body, allowing the passage of life-sustaining nutrients in and out of the cells.
- Forms a barrier to help prevent stomach acid from damaging the underlying epithelium.
- Consists of essential fatty acids (both omega 3 and omega 6) along with a molecule of choline (an essential B vitamin-like nutrient).
Sodium-Bicarbonate
- Used as an antacid, and to replenish electrolytes.
- Prevents “acidosis,” related to high grain intake.
- Treats metabolic acidosis associated with colic in horses.
Mycotoxin Binder
• Eliminates toxins found in feed and teff and other forms of food that requires storage – mold being one of the main culprits.
Selenium & Vitamin E
- Powerful antioxidant; immune booster, respiratory aid, and more.
- Decreases and removes the formation of lipid peroxides.
Magnesium Oxide
- Regulates and activates over 325 enzymes in the body to assist with metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids which lead to protein synthesis.
- Assists the body in absorbing calcium
- Assists in relaxation or release of the muscles.
Disclaimer: The information in this article in not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information. We encourage you to make your own health care decision for your horse based upon your own research and in partnership with a qualified veterinarian.