This is a common question in the equine industry. To answer this question, we must first understand what protein is. Protein delivers amino acids to the body, which are primarily used for development and repair of soft tissue, bone and muscle. Therefore, there are five types of horses that require additional protein in their diet: […]
Category: Nutritional Health
Nutrition and Gut Health: Going Beyond Digestion
Provided for Carolina Equestrian Magazine by BioZyme®, Inc Lynsey Whitacre, PhD “All disease begins in the gut.” Hippocrates, the famous historical Greek physician, is known for this short and sweet quote. Is something thought to be so precise over 2,000 years ago still relevant today? And what exactly is gut health? Gut health refers to […]
Your Natural Gastric Solution is Finally HERE!
The wait is over… and the BIG NEWS is finally here! We introduce to you two new Vitalize® products: Vitalize® Alimend® and Vitalize® Alimend® K9. Does your horse have gastric health problems? Is he grumpy, girthy and unthrifty? Does your dog suffer from gastric problems due to pain, medications or stress? Vitalize Alimend has your […]
Vitalize Equine Recovery Gel: The Ultimate “Pick-me-up”
“Coffee is to humans as recovery gel is to horses…. “ Sometimes we humans need a little “pick me up” when we are feeling tired, stressed or sick, and the same is true for our four-legged friends. Okay, maybe this analogy isn’t perfect. Although coffee does help us jump-start our day and help us feel […]
