Equine Magnesium Glycinate Powder - 454 g Made in Canada

Overview

Magnesium is a very well-known mineral known for its health benefits. Magnesium is required for the normal function of every cell in the animal’s body and is necessary for muscle and joint health, metabolism, energy levels, and a healthy nervous system. It is, therefore, an extraordinary mineral for horses since our horses need a lot of support for both their muscle function.

It works closely with calcium to maintain proper muscle function. When muscles receive nerve signals telling them to contract, calcium is released from special compartments within cells and moves into muscle fibres, causing them to contract. Magnesium stops the contraction by pushing calcium back into these compartments. By enabling muscle relaxation, it can support recovery and help ease muscle pain and cramping in animals following heavy work.

It is known to have a calming effect on horses, helping to ease muscle tremors and nervousness. It is frequently fed as a mood supplement to horses showing signs of excitability or abnormal behaviour. Ensuring optimal levels of magnesium intake can help to speed up the return to homeostasis following exposure to external factors.

Magnesium also helps cells respond to insulin. Supplementation with this mineral might improve insulin sensitivity, particularly in performing horses but also in overweight horses.

. Still, even though magnesium deficiencies are common, your equine partner doesn’t need to be deficient to benefit from the numerous benefits of magnesium. Try our unique Magnesium Glycinate Powder. What's good for the human muscle and mind is just as good for the equine muscle and mind!

Recommended Dose: 2 rounded scoops orally per 1,000 lbs horse daily. 

MUSCLE FUNCTION: Magnesium is required for muscle relaxation. Deficiency signs include muscle spasms, cramping and fatigue. Magnesium can be used to alleviate muscle tightness and tension. As an antispasmodic, magnesium can help relax the intestinal muscles during episodes of colic. STRONGER BONES: Magnesium is essential for maintaining healthy bones by improving calcium absorption. It helps to dissolve calcium in the blood for absorption into the tissues and bones. Magnesium deficiency is associated with calcification of the bones and joints which can lead to arthritis. CONDITIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: Magnesium supports the nervous system by regulating neurotransmitters. Horses that are deficient in magnesium will often exhibit nervous behaviour. Magnesium is used as a natural relaxant for anxious horses during times of physical and emotional challenges.. METABOLISM AND ENERGY PRODUCTION: Magnesium is important for carbohydrate metabolism. It plays a key role in converting glucose from food to energy. If magnesium levels are low, the cells will be more resistant to insulin, the hormone responsible for transporting glucose into the cells for energy. UNIQUE FORMULA SINCE 2002: To boost your horse’s overall performance and health, try our unique Magnesium Glycinate Powder. Each rounded scoop provides 1000 mg (1g) of Magnesium. Give 2 scoops per day, for the 1000 lb horse. Comes with a measuring scoop for proper dosing in horses.