Prevent & Protect Against Anemia in Horses

Nutrient Buffer® has been shown to aid horses with anemia by reducing the binding of iron to lactoferrin and releasing it into the blood and tissues.

Lactoferrin is an interesting molecule. It is opposite of most binding molecules in that lactoferrin can only hold iron within a low ㏗ (acid) environment. When the ㏗ rises, the lactoferrin releases the iron. This is an adaptive mechanism that helps protect from infections - especially bacterial infections. When there is a bacterial infection, there is also acidity at the cell level caused by inflammatory mechanisms. The low ㏗ activates the lactoferrin to bind to the iron and keep it unavailable to the bacterial infection. These bacteria thrive on excess iron in the blood.

Unfortunately, to much lactoferrin binding to the iron can also induce anemia by preventing iron from reaching the red blood cells - which causes the body to get tired and want to rest - in order to support the immune system in its fight of the infection. When the infection is gone, and the ㏗ rises to normal, the lactoferrin releases the iron and anemia is resolved too.

This is why we all need to be carefull when we use iron supplements. Nutrient Buffer® is a proven way to prevent anemia, by raising the ㏗, and you should consider trying it before you go with an iron supplement.

One problem for horses is that toxic environmental chemicals, like pesticides, herbicides and fungicides, find their way into hay and grain end up in their bodies. This causes an inflamatory stress response and lowers ㏗, as with a bacterial infection, this engages the lactoferrin to bind with the iron, creating the classic tired anemic symptoms and it can even cause ulcers and leaky gut syndrome as well as anemia.

Any sort of high level performance horse who is enduring tough workouts on a regular basis can fall victim to stress chemistry which induces inflamation and increases systemic acidity. These horses can develop anemia as a result, and it's not because of iron deficienies in their diet. If these horses are supplemented with iron it can cause iron overload without even touching on the cause of the anemia.

Antacid & Alternative
Colic Remedy

Nutrient Buffer® is versatile enough to be used daily for horses in every walk of life. With drugs like H₂ Blockers and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), the body can build a tolerance and require higher dosages over time, while Nutrient Buffer® works the same all the time, every time - with the added benefit of helping resolve colic situations when you need it the most.

Horse Racing

Since Marion Dupont-Scott did their classic ulcer study decades ago, showing that race horses tend to dump a lot of stomach acid at the break from the gate, Nutrient Buffer® has been one of the most widely used digestive aid buffering supplements for horses prior to stressful conditions. According to many prominent race track veterinarians, it helps horses race better.

Stalling and Trailering Can Cause Ulcers

Stalling, Confinement & Trailering

Whether your horse is injured or ill and in recovery, ulcers are known to become a problem in stalled and confined horses. Horses are grazers and designed for continuous movement to aid their digestion and well being.

Anemia in Horses

Nutrient Buffer® has been demonstrated to aid horses with anemia by reducing the binding of iron to lactoferrin and releasing it into the blood and tissues.

Ulcers IN Horses

A gastric ulcer is essentially a sore on the wall of the stomach, duodenum or even hind gut/large intestine. It is caused by excessive acid secretion by the stomach when there is either no food in the stomach to absorb the acid, or a stimulated excess secretion of acid due to stressful conditions that the horse is under.

Colic in Horses

Excess acidity and diet problems can provoke a colic attack. Race track veterinarians both use and recommend Nutrient Buffer® as a first approach in colic cases, often eliminating the need for costly surgery. It is the "original" natural digestive aid buffering supplement that helps soothe the gut, and aid in relaxation so the impaction can pass.

Ingredients

The original U.S. patented liquid digestive supplement. 100% USP grade ingredients, drug-free, with over 20 years of success and reliability.

Research

Equine Ulcers & Colic in Horses

Prevent & Protect Against Anemia in Horses