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The Ulcer Horse
Horses in the
wild (free-grazing) eat an average of 106 pounds of fiber in 16
hours. Currently there is a trend to use acid supressing drugs to manage ulcers in horses. These drugs shut down the HCL (hydroclouric acid) that is necessary to split fats, digest protein and carbohydrates while also aiding with calcium absorption. HCL is key in killing much of the bad bacteria in the gut which feed yeast, molds, allergies, and viruses. Side affects of low acid include lung infections which occur when bacteria is allowed to grow unchecked, incomplete absorption of nutrients from feed and incomplete mineral assimilation. Calcium is acid dependent for absorption. Without enough HCL in time joints and bones will weaken, bad bacteria will flourish and complete digestion will be compromised. ![]()
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Other contributors to gut damage include processed omega 6 oils, including corn and soy, which possess powerful pro-inflammatory substances. These substances stimulate inflammation causing chemicals such as protoglandin E2. Series two prostoglandins increase inflammation. The unprocessed, unrefined Omega 3 and Omega 6 family of fatty acids (Equus Oil) supply the building blocks for a variety of powerful anti-inflammatory substances which help to heal the gut wall by making cellular membranes strong, flexible, and discriminating. Cooking feed destroys live enzymes , needed for healthy digestion and gut integrity. Sweet feed contains cheap sugars which contribute to yeast, mold, and bacteria. Racing and performance sports decrease beneficial bacteria in the gut with the overproduction of adrenaline and cortisol which destroy good bacteria.
Antibiotic therapy destroys healthy bacteria that protects the gut from bad bacteria. Probiotics (Udo’s Choice) should be used after Antibiotic use. GutProof contains a proven combination of herbs designed to restore gut integrity by soothing inflamed mucous membranes and delicate ulcerated tissue while aiding digestion. While drugs are built around a single molucule with a singular purpose, herbs have hundreds of different constituents designed to heal in various ways. Herbs in their whole form are powerful ,mineral rich aids to the digestive process. Horses, as herbivores, respond in a much more favorable way to herbs for healing and support in both accute and chronic conditions.-Long term benefits from herbs are often preferable to short, symtomatic relief from drug use. SEE OUR E-STORE for info on ORDERING GUT-PROOF™, addressing ulcers in horses
HorsePower Herbs
Cathy McGlory 561.385.6479
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