If your horse suffers from digestive upset or ulcers, then you may have considered adding a digestive supplement to its diet.
There are a vast number of digestive supplements available, each containing different ingredients.
It can be a challenge for horse owners to determine what each ingredient does and whether they will be effective at improving the horse’s wellbeing.
HYGAIN® have worked hard to perfect their latest innovation; DIGEST & PROTECT®. It’s a digestive supplement that combines powerful high-quality ingredients that aim to provide complete digestive support.
The power of DIGEST & PROTECT® includes:
- RED SEAWEED EXTRACT (Lithothamnion calcareum), is rich in a specific, highly effective source of calcium, known for its superior acid buffering properties.
- DIGESTIVE ENZYMES support the breakdown of feed which improves digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
- GLUTAMINE & THREONINE, amino acids assist with digestive health. Included to ensure adequate supply to support mucin synthesis and cell regeneration.
- CONCENTRATED SLIPPERY ELM traditionally used for gastric challenges. Slippery Elm contains mucilage factors which act as a coating agent.
- CURCUMIN, is the active compound in Turmeric known for its powerful antioxidant action.
- PREBIOTICS have a defined mode of action, promoting a healthy gut and supporting natural defences essential for optimum health and performance.
- PROBIOTICS enhance fibre fermentation and stablilise the microbiome, stimulating activity of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.
- MYCOTOXIN BINDER traps and expels mycotoxins to protect and support healthy gut function.
- ANISEED flavour is highly palatable for horses.
Horses that may benefit from DIGEST & PROTECT®
Outwards signs of girthiness, irritable behaviour or loose manure may be indicators of a digestive system with abnormal function. Stress can also affect the health of the digestive system. DIGEST & PROTECT® can be added to the diet of horses that exhibit the above symptoms and behaviours to help support normal digestive system function.
Is DIGEST & PROTECT® the digestive supplement that your horse has been waiting for? To find out more about DIGEST & PROTECT®, visit Hygain’s website or contact them via nutrition@hygain.com.au.
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