Prickly Pear Chia - Glucose Support
Our Prickly Pear Chia supports:
- A normal anti-inflammatory response by helping maintain circulating blood glucose levels within normal ranges
- The body with the normal clearance of glucose
- A healthy gastro-intestinal tract
- Healthy skin, hair, gut, bone and hoof
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WHY USE A CHIA BASED FOOD?
Because we use a chia base ALL of our products provide support for: Skin, Hair, Gut, Bone and Hoof
WHICH PRODUCT IS BEST FOR HOOVES?
A: Every product provides your horse with bioavailable protein and Omega 3’s to support healthy hoof growth. We suggest our Carrot Chia formulation because Vitamin A supports metabolization of keratin, the main protein constituent of strong hoof horn.
IS ONE FORMULA BETTER FOR MY IR HORSE THAN ANOTHER?
There is significant data to support the claim that Prickly Pear cactus promotes proper glucose and lipid regulation, which is why we created and offer that product for horses that need support for metabolic processes.
I TRIED FEEDING SPIRULINA TO MY HORSE BEFORE AND HE WOULDN’T EAT IT. WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
We recognize that straight spirulina is unpalatable to some horses. We purposefully combine chia with +16UMF Manuka honey to create a sweet and synergistic combination that allows us to use a lower dose of spirulina for amplified results.
IS IT ALRIGHT TO CONTINUE TO FEED MY OTHER SUPPLEMENTS TO MY HORSE IF I GIVE HIM THIS? HE GETS A HOOF SUPPLEMENT, A GUT SUPPLEMENT AND A JOINT SUPPLEMENT.
Yes. You may want to look at the nutrition labels on your other supplements and compare them to our page on chia basics. We have many clients who replace their current hoof and gastric support supplements with one of our formulations. They get great results and it saves them money.
CAN I LEAVE THESE OUT IN MY BARN?
Yes you can. However, we recommend the loose version of these products for regions of the country with high heat and humidity. When dried down the loose version is extremely stable and has a long shelf life as long as it is kept dry. We dry the biscuit to less than 6% moisture and include a natural preservative in the formulation but we still recommend climate controlled storage during cycles of high heat and humidity to retain shelf life. If you DO have a problem with any of our products we will gladly replace it or issue you a refund.
CAN I JUST FEED CHIA AND GET THE SAME RESULTS?
I’m not sure what kind of results you are looking for but chia seeds are a high value addition to any equine feed program and will improve the overall health of your horse however you will not see the same functional changes in your horse as you will feeding our supplements.
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Inside The Bag
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds, as a whole food, are nutrient-dense in their natural state, offering a vast array of benefits that boost health and improve your horse’s overall quality of life.
Prickly Pear Cactus
Prickly Pear Cactus pads and fruit support proper glucose, lipid, and cholesterol regulation, and promote normalized ACTH levels.
Loose or Biscuit?
If you're debating, we generally recommend the loose form over the biscuit for texture, ease of storage and feeding to picky eaters, that being said our biscuit has a pill dimple that can be quite handy! You cannot go wrong with either!
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