Saturday, January 14, 2012

Equine and Canine Nutritional Supplements Explained - Brewers Yeast

Brewer's yeast used as an equine supplement has several benefits. Brewer’s yeast is a perfect living food that is a complete organism. This natural supplement aid in digestion and assist in the utilization of feed resulting in more nutrient availability from hay and grain. It aids digestion and is an effective source of live yeast culture which is a probiotic that stimulates beneficial micro-organisms within the horse's gut. As well, it helps to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, thereby, promoting gut health. Yeast is also an excellent source of B vitamins, which are co-factors in carbohydrate metabolism and energy production, improving performance. Yeasts highly palatable for horses.

Loaded with proteins, minerals (particularly chromium) and vitamins (B complex), and essential amino acids brewers yeast is a valuable food packed with great value to the horses physiology. Brewer’s yeast is very rich in nucleic acid, which is a basic element in cell development which attributes to retarding the aging process. It is the best nutritional source of chromium and a naturally occurring B vitamin which is essential for carbohydrate metabolism.

These factors help maintain proper nerve functioning, and support a healthy response to stress. Some studies suggest the supplementation with brewer's yeast can accelerate the healing time for cuts and similar injuries.

All round value is found in this supplement. As you can see it supports and stimulates gut function as well as promoting horse energy and health - so necessary for the competitive riding and steed. Luckily this supplement is reasonably prices and highly valued by competitors and breeders alike. Dogs can also benefit from supplementation of brewers yeast.