Equi-Force Equine Products, Inc. is pleased to release their latest innovation in nutrient targeted therapy for equine athletes. MicroBiome Support™ is a proprietary micro-encapsulated slow release formulation that provides a nutrient, Sodium Butyrate, naturally produced by the horse in the hindgut through microbial fermentation of fiber. However, this nutrient is not present in high enough concentrations in the hindgut in horses in heavy training, horses that have digestive dysfunction, or they are enduring high levels of stress in their daily routine.
Sodium Butyrate
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid naturally derived from fiber fermentation in the intestine of the horse. However, like glutamine, during times of stress adding additional butyrate to the diet can help to maintain a healthy intestinal lining. Supplemental Sodium Butyrate has been shown to help prevent, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, and diarrhea. It is also beneficial in the following areas:
Stimulate digestive enzyme production
Enhance development of intestinal villi increasing surface area which improves feed utilization
Reduce acute inflammatory response of the gut lining
Serve as major energy source for colon cells
Improve insulin sensitivity
Inhibit cancer cell growth and the secretion of host defense peptides
Affect and prevent the colonization of Salmonella and Campylobacter
Positively influence the composition of the gut microbiota
Please contact Dr. Gill [email protected] for more information. Veterinary/professional pricing available.