Protexin Equine Premium Acid Ease, 1.5 Kg

Product Information

I found that the supplement was quite easy to use. It comes in a powder form that you can mix into your horse’s feed. Alfie took to it without any fuss, which was a relief! Choosing the best gut balancer for your horse depends on various factors, including your horse’s specific needs, its current diet, and its overall health. Here are a few key things to consider:

Equitop Pronutrin pellets contains 77% Apolectol, which is a patented combination of fruit and vegetable fibre, glycerol and lecithin. This forms a gel to support the stomach’s natural defences and maintain healthy gastric acidity for optimal gastric health. As horses eat, they secrete saliva in addition to stomach acid. Their saliva contains sodium bicarbonate, which acts as a buffer, helping reduce stomach acidity. In a natural setting or when horses are allowed to consume unlimited forage, this system works very well. The constant chewing results in constant release of buffered saliva to balance the acidity of the constantly secreted stomach acid. The forage itself can also act as a buffer, helping raise pH. Protexin Acid Ease contains antacids, calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, as well as kaolin, pectin and L-threonine which together act to buffer excess acid and help protect and soothe the gut lining of horses. Ingredients: Quality gut balancers often contain probiotics (beneficial bacteria), prebiotics (food for the beneficial bacteria), and sometimes yeast or specific enzymes to support digestion. Look for a product with high-quality, natural ingredients and avoid those with unnecessary fillers or additives. Developed to support a normal and healthy stomach environment and aid digestive function, this supplement has been extensively trialled and is suitable for horses with poor appetite, poor condition, poor performance or behavioural changes.Acid Ease is now presented as a palatable, delicious dandelion flavoured powder rather than in pellet form as it was previously – this has been proven to be preferred by even the fussiest of feeders and the powder can be easily mixed into the horse’s normal feed ration. Acid Ease is also now 5 times more concentrated than the original formula which cuts down the amount needing to be fed to 100g per day at the loading rate and then only 50g per day for maintenance – making your tub last much longer! In this scenario, a gut balancer might be beneficial for Charlie. It could help repopulate his gut with beneficial bacteria, support healthy digestion, and aid his recovery. Contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate, as well as kaolin, pectin and L-threonine which together act to buffer excess acid and soothe the gut lining. By promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, a gut balancer can support digestion and nutrient absorption, processes that can be negatively impacted by ulcers. The aim here is to strengthen the overall gut environment and make it more resilient.

Coligone helps maintain healthy acid levels, and is suitable for use during training, competing, travelling or during times of stress and ill health where there has been a disturbance to the microflora in the digestive tract. It’s particularly ideal for use when gastric acid levels are high and saliva production is low. Before making any changes to your horse’s diet or introducing any new supplements, always consult with a qualified vet or equine nutritionist. Your horse’s health and wellbeing should always be the primary concern, and professional advice should be sought whenever making decisions related to their care. Made to assist horses prone to gastric ulcers with the maintenance of acid balance in the gut. The prebiotic MOS, probiotics, beta glucans, marine minerals, nucleotides and anti-oxidants in the balancer restore the natural balance of the gut flora, which helps to maintain continued digestive wellbeing. This nutrient-dense pelleted balancer, is whole grain and molasses fee, and formulated to be fed in small quantities alongside a fibre-based diet. The product you are giving your horse is helping maintain a less acidic environment for as long as it’s not depleted. It is not stopping acid production; rather, it’s helping neutralize the acid being produced. The market offers a good number of buffering type supplements, and some are more effective and longer lasting than others. Research has shown that alfalfa hay has buffering capacity and might help horses at risk of ulcers. More recently, seaweed-derived calcium has been shown to be an effective buffer. Take-Home Message As an example, let’s imagine you have a horse named Charlie. Charlie has recently had a course of antibiotics due to a minor infection. Antibiotics, while often necessary, can have the side effect of disrupting the balance of the gut microbiota by wiping out both harmful and beneficial bacteria. This disruption can lead to issues like loose stools, a decrease in appetite, or a dull coat.

Feeding guidelines

Protexin Acid Ease calms excess stomach acid and has been designed to be fed to all horses, including weaned foals. The calming of any excess stomach acid will help the horse to become more comfortable, ease any digestive discomfort and help to manage or reduce the risk of gastric ulcers. Unlike us, horse’s stomachs produce acid 24hrs a day rather than only if there’s food in the stomach to break down. If your horse is stood without food for any length of time excess acid could build up and cause stomach ulcers. Stress, sudden changes in diet, antibiotics, or worming treatments can all disrupt the balance of your horse’s gut microbiota. This disruption can lead to issues like loose droppings, loss of appetite, or poor coat condition.

Buffers are substances able to resist pH changes by absorbing both acid and alkaline ions. A buffer can resist pH change and maintain the solution’s pH but is consumed in doing so, meaning it doesn’t last forever. As long as the buffer is not completely reacted, the pH will not change dramatically. As the buffer is depleted, the pH may go up or down more rapidly. Protexin Acid Ease is a horse supplement which supportsoptimal nutrition by providing key nutrients, gut lining support and improved digestive function and efficiency. Acid Ease is unique in its concentration and combination of palatable, high-quality fibres, calcium and magnesium carbonate, kaolin, amino acids and Protexin probiotics and prebiotics. BETA and NOPS accredited for compliant use under the FEI's guidelines for Clean Sport. Acid Ease has many probiotics suitable for most horses. For extra support, it's safe to use with Protexin Gut Balancer.

Analysis

The proportion of the high quality fibres – pectin and psyllium have also been increased to create this superior product. Acid Ease is a unique, concentrated and highly-palatable combination of calcium and magnesium carbonate, high-quality fibres, kaolin, amino acids and Protexin pro- and prebiotics. The ingredients in Acid Ease act together to buffer any excess stomach acid and soothe the gut lining. ADM Protexin is a member of BETA and are NOPS accredited. All ingredients in our products are selected to ensure they are fully compliant with the FEI guidelines for Clean Sport.

Composition: Alfalfa meal, Calcium carbonate [18%], Magnesium carbonate [9%], Psyllium husk, Lignocellulose, Pectin [5%], Dicalcium phosphate, Preplex® prebioitc - (Fructo-oligosaccharide) [2%], Soya oil. All Protexin Equine Premium supplements are complementary feeds – designed to provide nutrition, as well as support digestive function and efficiency.

Combines fibres, calcium, magnesium carbonate, kaolin, amino acids, and Protexin probiotics and prebiotics. Firstly, a gut balancer helps to maintain a healthy number of beneficial microbes. They work in your horse’s favour, aiding in digesting feed, producing essential vitamins, and crowding out harmful bacteria. It’s like bolstering the city’s workforce, ensuring everything runs smoothly. The good news is that after a few weeks of using Protexin, I started noticing some positive changes. Bella’s appetite seemed to improve, and the consistency of her droppings returned to normal. Even better, her overall demeanour seemed more upbeat, and she appeared more comfortable during our riding sessions. Additionally, while the price point is reasonable compared to some other gut balancers on the market, it’s still an investment, and you’ll want to factor that into your horse care budget. Every horse is unique, and the need for a gut balancer can be influenced by several factors like diet, stress, health history, and lifestyle.