The metabolic and insulin resistant horse. Quite a complex situation and one that is often poorly managed, as most chronic health ailments are in the horse and other species. In part one of this article, I discussed the underlying biochemical problems in the average horse with […]
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Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance in the horse can be a real challenge for the horse owner and veterinarian to manage. It seems like there are several approaches offered online and from veterinarians, but often those therapies yield little for the horse in regards to clinical
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Free radicals are an important entity in chemistry and in health, having been researched for many years with connections to cellular changes that may impact overall health and aging. A free radical is a molecule that has an unpaired electron in the outer shell, which creates instability and a high rate of reactivity with other molecules. Free radicals are produced as a normal part of cellular respiration or energy production, but can also be generated as a consequence of environmental factors, stress, poor diet, food additives, medications and genetics. In general, they can have huge negative impacts on overall health, performance and sustainability, but the good news is that with understanding, we also realize that there are things we can do to minimize the damage inflicted.
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“Tying Up”, myositis, Monday Morning Disease and azoturia all refer to which is more technically known as Equine Rhabdomyolysis Syndrome in horses. It can be a very common problem in some disciplines and breeds. The most common breeds involved in the condition include the Quarter Horse, Thoroughbred, Arabian and the draft horses. In various research papers, tying up has been noted in approximatley 4% of Arabian Endurance horse and up to 10% of racing Throughbreds. Given the increase in the incidence and possible clinical repercussions of the condition on the performance of the horse, there has been much research trying to unravel the mystery as to what exactly causes the problem.
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Healthy sugar metabolism is the key to cellular function. Metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity are strongly connected with poor sugar regulation. In horses, abnormal sugar metabolism is also closely linked with laminitis and poor hoof health.
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