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Why “Hydrolysed” Protein for horses is best?
Understanding Hydrolysed Protein
Hydrolysed protein contains predigested proteins, making them more readily absorbed and utilized by horses. Whether your horse is engaged in racing, endurance racing or showjumping, incorporating a hydrolysed protein supplement for horses can significantly contribute to muscle development and expedite recovery post-exercise.
How is a Protein Hydrolysed?
In simple terms, hydrolysed means that proteins have undergone partial breakdown. This process employs enzymes to cleave long-chain proteins into smaller chained amino acids, known as peptides, or even individual amino acids.
Now, let’s take a step back. Proteins consist of amino acid chains, comprising both essential and non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids are of paramount importance since they cannot be synthesized within the horse’s body and must be supplied through the diet. Inadequate essential amino acids can lead to stunted growth, deficient muscle development, prolonged recovery after exercise, and weakened immune function.
Furthermore, specific essential amino acids, such as leucine, valine, and isoleucine, are categorized as branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). These BCAAs are stored in muscle tissue, constituting up to 35% of the amino acids present. They play a vital role in providing energy for muscles during exertion and promoting muscle recovery post-exercise.
When a horse consumes protein, initial digestion occurs as stomach acids and digestive enzymes break down the protein into smaller peptide chains. Further digestion transpires in the small intestine, where protease enzymes from the pancreas further break down the protein into individual amino acids. These amino acids are then absorbed into the bloodstream and utilized by the body.
By hydrolysing protein before feeding, we effectively mimic the natural digestive process. Essentially, this predigests the protein, allowing the horse to absorb and utilize it more rapidly and efficiently. Not all protein sources are created equal, and so using a quality digestible protein supplement is necessary to aid your horse to build muscle & topline.
Advantages of Hydrolysed Protein for Horses
Proper protein intake and amino acid absorption are imperative for muscle development. Inadequate intake of essential amino acids, including BCAAs, can lead to prolonged post-exercise recovery times, as exercise often results in minor muscle tissue tears, necessitating amino acids for repair. Hydrolysed protein supplements, due to their rapid absorption in the digestive tract and immediate availability for the body, can significantly enhance muscle development, expedite muscle recovery, and reduce the risk of muscle stiffness or soreness.
Foran Equine Supplements
Foran Equine offers two superior feed supplements containing hydrolysed plant protein:
Muscle Prep : This equine muscle builder supplement is tailored to optimize muscle development and topline. It’sideal for horses requiring rapid muscle tone and topline enhancement, including show horses, those being prepared for sale, weak or underdeveloped individuals, and those convalescing from an illness.
Pre-Fuel Liquid or Gel : Designed to bolster maximum athletic performance and facilitate post-exertion recovery, this energy supplement for horses provides all essential amino acids, including BCAAs. Available in a convenient gel syringe form for horses, this equine energy supplement is for horses needing an immediate energy boost ,it’s best administered 1-2 hours before exercise.
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Nicolas Gaumerais
Group Commercial Manager GCC Region
Based in the UAE, Nicolas Gaumerais is the Commercial Manager of the Connolly's RED MILLS Group which includes Foran Equine supplements and Connolly's RED MILLS horse feed in the GCC region. Nicholas regularly travels across the Gulf.