St. Hippolyt Vitamin E + Selen

The organism needs antioxidants such as vitamin E, selenium, and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) as cellular protection under increased stress from sport and exertion. The potential applications of Vitamin E + Selenium are diverse and not limited solely to the sport horse.

• For increased demands of the sport horse for greater willingness to perform
• High proportion of antioxidants against free radicals
• Suppleness and performance through active cellular protection for muscles and joints
• Grain-free and therefore also suitable for horses with metabolic diseases

ANTIOXIDANTS VS FREE RADICALS

Performance sport, stress, periods of convalescence, aging, or a high fat content in the diet lead to an increasing demand for antioxidants, especially vitamin E and selenium. Less well-known but equally efficient are the so-called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). Particularly rich in OPCs are grape seeds, long known for their anti-aging effect in cosmetics. They effectively protect body cells against free radicals. Free radicals continuously arise as intermediate products in metabolic processes at the cellular level; they destroy cell walls, damage the immune system, and can promote allergies. The consequences of cell destruction manifest as immune weakness and states of exhaustion, premature aging, and damage to the skin and mucous membranes of the digestive tract. To build up a good protective mechanism against radical molecules and ensure cell stabilization, a supply of highly effective antioxidants – especially during times of increased stress – is of great importance. An undersupply of antioxidants is associated with decreased performance, demotivation, premature aging, and immune problems.

SELENIUM AS ANTIOXIDANT

In most regions today, soils are considered selenium-deficient, which results in an insufficient supply of selenium from the basic feed. If insufficient antioxidants are absorbed from the basic feed, deficiencies can develop, leading to general weakness, lack of rideability, muscle problems, and susceptibility to infection. Adding selenium to the daily ration is particularly necessary during times of increased demand or intensive training. Due to the absence of grain starch, Vitamin E + Selenium is also very well suited for sensitive and metabolically ill horses.