Forage First Gut Health Horse

Gut Health Horse 40#

Forage First^® GS provides needed nutritional support for optimal gastric health. Its unique blend of ingredients support a healthy gastric pH while helping protect and strengthen the stomach lining.

• Unique mineral complex, which is a highly bioavailable, partial marine-derived calcium and magnesium, mineral complex contained in a unique honeycomb structure that helps buffer gastric acids, supporting a proper pH.

• Lecithin, derived from soybeans, lecithin is a naturally-occurring compound containing phospholipids which can interact with the mucosal epithelium of the stomach, helping strengthen the gastric lining at the cellular level.

• Chicory Root, contains pectin and inulin, which is a soluble, fermentable fiber. Together, these two fibers can form a gel inside the gastrointestinal tract which increases the viscosity of stomach contents, slowing rate of passage. This function may help protect the stomach lining from gastric acid.

• Alfalfa as the first ingredient; alfalfa has been shown to help support gastric lining health.

• Low non-starch carbohydrate (NSC*) – Does not contain molasses or cereal grains

• .Low starch and sugar content help support a healthy gastric environment.

• Dietary Starch 1.5%

• Ethanol-Soluble Carbohydrates (Sugar) 5.7%

• Provides an elevated level of zinc, which is an essential mineral needed for maintaining a healthy intestinal barrier and has been shown to be crucial for tissue healing.

• Provides an elevated level of vitamin E to protect body tissues from oxidative damage. In this way, vitamin E is vital for protection during health challenges, and may be especially important for performance horses as they are more prone to exercise-induced stomach damage.