By Casie Bazay, BS, NBCAAM • Dec 09, 2012 • Article #31020
Omega-3 fatty acids have proven to be beneficial for horses with arthritis or other inflammatory conditions, but when it comes to choosing a supplement, which one is best? There are two sources of equine omega-3 fatty acid supplements--one derived from algae and fish oil and the other derived from plants. Recent research performed at Colorado State University (CSU) shows that although the equine body incorporates the two supplements differently, each has its benefits.
"(This) study, to the knowledge of the authors, is the first trial to evaluate the effects of supplemental dietary n-3 (omega) fatty acids on skeletal muscle fatty acid composition of horses," reported Tanja Hess, DVM, DSc, PhD, assistant professor of equine sciences at CSU, in the study...
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http://www.thehorse.com/articles/31020/comparing-the-effects-of-two-equine-omega-3-fatty-acid-supplements?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=nutrition&utm_campaign=12-10-2012
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