EndurExtra: A high-fat, energy-dense supplement

EndurExtra contains a minimum of 50% fat from a unique blend of fat sources including heat-stabilized rice bran, soybean oil, and flaxseed oil. The caloric density of these ingredients makes EndurExtra a source of energy for intensely worked performance horses, mares in late gestation and early lactation, aged horses, and growing horses. The natural vitamin E, lecithin, and direct-fed microbials found in EndurExtra support overall wellness.

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Fats contain 2.25 times the energy of carbohydrates, so supplementation with fat can reduce the amount of grain fed to horses. Decreasing meal size supports normal digestive function and reduces the likelihood of colic, laminitis, and disorders related to insulin resistance.

High-grain diets are known to exacerbate some muscular problems such as recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis (RER), a form of tying-up. Research has proven that reducing the amount of grain fed to horses with RER and replacing those lost calories with a fat-rich supplement such as EndurExtra is essential in supporting horses with these syndromes.

Direct-fed microbials produce a hindgut environment that encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria. When these bacteria flourish, fiber digestion improves and horses can digest forages more efficiently and derive more energy from them. Recent research indicates that these bacteria help maintain normal immunity levels in horses of all ages.

Natural vitamin E is well known for its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are favorable for supporting athletic ability and overall equine health. Supplementation with antioxidants is particularly important in hardworking horses. Horses supplemented with natural vitamin E often have greater tolerance to exercise, with less oxidative stress to muscles. Horses supplemented with natural vitamin E may have shorter recovery times following intense exercise when compared to unsupplemented horses, allowing them to continue training with less downtime between peak performances. Research has also revealed that supplementation with natural vitamin E late in the competitive season may sharpen performances that otherwise might be dulled by overtraining.

Lecithin is a phospholipid composed of saturated, unsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Lecithin also contains choline, a factor necessary in the production of acetylcholine. As a neurotransmitter, acetylcholine is a critical component of the nervous system.

EndurExtra is suitable for horses of all ages and uses. Because of its rich fat content, EndurExtra is a safe, palatable source of calories for horses. Direct-fed microbials, natural vitamin E, and lecithin round out this unique formula.