Vitamin E for Horses Supplement, Natural, Pellet – UltraCruz^®

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that functions as an antioxidant. It is often used to help performance horses that experience soreness, as well as horses that require antioxidant support. Vitamin E helps eliminate free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to tissues and it is also supports the proper function of nerves and muscles.

Vitamin E generally is supplied through green forage, though levels begin to diminish once pasture is cut for hay, and little is added to most concentrate feeds. Storage can further destroy some of the Vitamin E content of feed. Adding a high quality Vitamin E supplement such as UltraCruz Equine Vitamin E^® Plus Supplement for Horses to your horse's diet can help support your horse against the damages of oxidative stress, which can be caused by free radicals.

What is an antioxidant?

Antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium are substances that neutralize free radicals to support healthy tissues and organs on a cellular level. Antioxidant support is recommended for horses subject to rigorous exercise and may help to reduce the negative effects of oxidative stress.

What is a free radical?

Free radicals are highly reactive chemicals with the potential to cause damage to cells. Free radicals can be produced naturally by the body during times of heavy exercise.

For a more comprehensive antioxidant formula, we suggest UltraCruz^® Equine Antioxidant Supplement for Horses.

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