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Reading tips: Research
Here, we gather reading tips on interesting research related to the ingredients in our products and horse health, such as the amazing properties of algae meal.
The positive effects of algae meal on ulcers:
The influence of feeding a high calcium, algae supplement on gastric ulceration in adult horses
Research on algae supplements in simulated equine stomach and colon environment:
An In Vitro Investigation into the Effects of a Marine-Derived, Multimineral Supplement in Simulated Equine Stomach and Hindgut Environments
These studies indicate that the algae found in Activ Mineral - Ascophyllum nodosum supplements can improve horses' digestion, nutrient absorption, and growth, as well as have a positive impact on horses' immune function and antioxidant status:
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Leclere, M., Lecointre, C., Medina, B., Bardeau, F., Wimel, L., Sevin, C., ... & Valette, J. P. (2013). Effects of dietary supplementation with Ascophyllum nodosum on digestive health, nutrient digestibility, and growth performance of young horses. Journal of animal science, 91(12), 5740-5750.
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Machado, V., Craveiro, R., Madeira, M., Gomes, E., Santos, R., Silva, A., ... & Costa, P. (2020). Influence of Ascophyllum nodosum supplementation on horse feed digestibility and growth performance. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 95, 103272.
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Campos, F. S., Nogueira, B., Carvalho, L. C., Costa, R. B., & Leite, T. G. (2016). Effects of seaweed supplementation on blood parameters, immune function, antioxidant status, and growth performance in horses. Journal of animal science, 94(5), 1808-1816.
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Santin, T., Ribeiro, G. O., Rosa, E. M., & Ribeiro, M. N. (2019). Effect of supplementation with Ascophyllum nodosum on performance and health of horses. Ciência Rural, 49(9), e20190256.