Fish oil

Fish oil is a highly digestible source of high-quality essential fatty acids and, unlike vegetable oils, naturally contains much higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids.

Description

Fish oil is very rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids that constitute the basis of their interesting properties. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are good fats and fish oil is a source providing them a naturally high level of them. Horses need to balance the omega-6 essential fatty acids that are abundant in grains and cereal by-products. Fatty acids make up cell membranes and are therefore involved in all processes in the body to some degree. The body needs both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as both have different but very important functions. Omega-3 fatty acids are able to suppress inflammation whereas omega-6 fatty acids have pro-inflammatory properties. To function correctly the two must be in correct balance. If the body has too few omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids are used to replace them, which can affect diverse body functions. A diet high in omega-6 fatty acids can lead to inappropriate inflammatory responses without the balancing effect of omega-3 fatty acids inflammation suppressing properties.

Properties

  • Improving fertility in mares and stallions
  • Supporting healthy blood circulation 
  • Repairing and maintaining cell walls
  • Providing fuel for muscle performance and recovery
  • Promoting glossy fur and healthy hooves
  • Boosting self-healing immune properties
  • Aiding wound healing

Possible uses

There are multiple uses of fish oil and their main components - omega-3 fatty acids. To boost various performance condition (e.g., competition, reprodcution, lactation etc.) in horses with restricted access to gras, fish oil supplementation can be really beneficial. Moreover, horses with poor quality of coat or hooves, weak immune responses or slow wound healing process can benefit from fish oil supplementation.

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