FAQ Inflaboost DHA
What is Inflaboost DHA?
Inflaboost DHA is a dietary supplement for horses and dogs that contains 11% DHA, a high-potency anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid. Inflaboost DHA is produced from a pure, vegan microalgae that is microencapsulated to preserve its nutrients in the best possible way, thus extending its shelf life.
How should Inflaboost DHA be fed?
It can be fed as a cure or preferably continuously with a lower maintenance dose. It should be mixed into the daily grain or mash.
What is the shelf life of the product?
Products we have in stock typically have 1-2 years of remaining shelf life when sold. The product does not lose its effectiveness after opening, unlike other liquid Omega-3 supplements.
Does Inflaboost DHA have a waiting period for competitions?
No, unlike many other anti-inflammatory supplements, Inflaboost DHA has no waiting time and can be used in competition.
Why do horses need Omega 3?
Many horse feeds contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, such as those from soy, corn, and rapeseed, but not enough omega-3 fatty acids, creating an imbalance. Omega-6 increases inflammation, while omega-3 has anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it's important to feed a high-potency DHA to supplement omega-3 in the diet. Horses cannot produce omega-3 fatty acids themselves and must obtain them through their diet.
How can Inflaboost DHA support horses with EMS and laminitis?
Research on horses with EMS that were fed DHA-rich microalgae, like Inflaboost DHA, showed that after 46 days, there were improvements in metabolism, insulin response, and reduced inflammation.
Summary of sience & studies at DHA
- EMS is an inflammatory condition as horses often suffer from obesity, insulin resistance (IR) and in many cases also catch. In a research on EMS horses fed DHA rich microalgae, it was shown that after 46 days, results could be seen on improved metabolism and insulin response as well as reduced inflammation.
- Several studies also show that a supplement of omega-3 fatty acid DHA, extracted from algae, can have positive effects in breeding tone through improved uterine health and that foals whose mothers received supplementation of omega-3 60 days before the foal was birth, the foals had higher levels of omega-3 in them self compared to other foals. After intake of DHA, there was also an improvement in sperm motility in stallions, both before and after cooling or freezing.
- The University of Florida has shown in its studies that when pregnant mares receive DHA during pregnancy and lactation, the offspring gained easier learning ability and improved working memory.
- Kansas State University found that pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in whole blood in exercise was reduced after being fed DHA supplements for 83 days.
- The benefits of DHA were reported by the University of Liège, Belgium, that they found increased circulation in the red blood cells of horses given DHA and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in the feed state for four weeks.
- Several studies show that a supplement of omega-3 to horses can improve everything from fur quality to protection against allergic disorders and inflammation.
References
Elzinga, S.E., Betancourt, A., Stewart, J.C., Altman, M.H., et. al., 2019. Effects of docosahexaenoic acid-rich microalgae supplementation on metabolic and inflammatory parameters in horses with equine metabolic syndrome. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 83, 102811.
Jacobs, R.D. 2015. Dietary supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids influences the equine maternal uterine environment and embryonic development.
Buist, S.E., J.M. Kouba, J.D. Lillich, et al. 2015. Peripartum maternal DHA/EPA supplementation and the effect on mare reproductive parameters and foal bone metabolism. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 35(5):441.
Adams, L.A., Grady, S.T., Seale, J. & Cavinder, C.A. 2008. Supplementing fatty acids to improve sperm characteristics.
Adkin, A.M., Muniz, A.V., Mortensen, C.J., & Warren, L.K. 2015. Maternal fatty acid supplementation influences memory and learning ability in yearling and 2-year-old horses. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(5), 419.
Howard H. Erickson, DVM, PhD; Tammi S. Epp, DVM, PhD*; and David C.Poole, PhD,DS. Review of Alternative Therapies for EIPH
Kearns, C. F., McKeever, K. H., Malinowski, K., & Struck, S. (2019). The effect of a Schizochytrium-based dietary supplement on the omega-3 fatty acid content of equine milk. Journal of equine veterinary science, 72, 46-50.
Tifft, K. E., & Kearns, C. F. (2017). The effect of a Schizochytrium-based dietary supplement on the omega-3 fatty acid content of horse plasma and red blood cells. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 52, 1-5.