{"id":7298143748155,"title":"Mad Barn Magnesium","handle":"mad-barn-magnesium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMad Barn’s magnesium oxide powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a macromineral supplement that supports equine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emood balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, performance, muscle function and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emetabolic health\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium plays many roles in the horse’s body. It is involved in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eformation of bone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand protein synthesis, helps to maintain\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eelectrolyte balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, influences\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eregulation and is a co-factor for a number of enzymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is commonly used as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eequine calming supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e. In one study, researchers in Australia fed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 grams of added magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto horses (21 g total magnesium content in the diet) and observed a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esedative-like calming effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat was comparable to a 0.04mg\/kg bodyweight dosage of Acepromazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the NRC, horses at maintenance require\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 mg per kg of bodyweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof magnesium per day. For a 500 kg horse, this is an intake of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.5 grams per day\u003c\/strong\u003e. Performance horses or lactating mares require more per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow magnesium levels or deficiency can contribute to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enervousness\u003c\/strong\u003e, depression, abnormal behaviour,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle tremors\u003c\/strong\u003e, lack of coordination,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erespiratory problems\u003c\/strong\u003e, growth failure and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium is an important part of insulin’s ability to act on cells. Links between magnesium deficiency and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einsulin resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave been shown in humans and rodents but remain to be confirmed in horses. Magnesium supplementation may lessen abnormal fat deposits such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecresty neck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich could lead to improvements in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emetabolic health\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium and calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ework together to enable muscle function. Calcium is involved in muscle contraction in horses whereas magnesium is important for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle relaxation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subclinical deficiency of this mineral in horses can affect muscle relaxation causing muscle spasms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThumps in endurance horses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich are spasms of the diaphragm can be addressed with magnesium and calcium to improve recovery. Supplementation with this mineral may also help treat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echronic tying-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the recommended supplemental source of this mineral for horses with good\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebioavailability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared to Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts), it is safer and less likely to result in diarrhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch shows that it is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.2042-3306.1980.tb02298.x\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70% absorbed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the horse’s gastrointestinal tract. While there are other magnesium sources with higher bioavailability, magnesium oxide provides the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebest value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor supplementing your horse’s diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2024-08-23T14:17:51-04:00","created_at":"2024-08-23T14:17:51-04:00","vendor":"The Split Rail Country Store","type":"","tags":[],"price":0,"price_min":0,"price_max":0,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":41815072079931,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Mad Barn Magnesium","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":0,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/splitrailcountrystore.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Magnesium-Oxide-Horse-Supplement-Mad-Barn.png?v=1724436977"],"featured_image":"\/\/splitrailcountrystore.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Magnesium-Oxide-Horse-Supplement-Mad-Barn.png?v=1724436977","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":24753504059451,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"width":3000,"src":"\/\/splitrailcountrystore.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Magnesium-Oxide-Horse-Supplement-Mad-Barn.png?v=1724436977"},"aspect_ratio":1.0,"height":3000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/splitrailcountrystore.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Magnesium-Oxide-Horse-Supplement-Mad-Barn.png?v=1724436977","width":3000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMad Barn’s magnesium oxide powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a macromineral supplement that supports equine\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emood balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, performance, muscle function and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emetabolic health\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium plays many roles in the horse’s body. It is involved in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eformation of bone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand protein synthesis, helps to maintain\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eelectrolyte balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, influences\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enervous system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eregulation and is a co-factor for a number of enzymes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is commonly used as an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eequine calming supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e. In one study, researchers in Australia fed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 grams of added magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto horses (21 g total magnesium content in the diet) and observed a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esedative-like calming effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat was comparable to a 0.04mg\/kg bodyweight dosage of Acepromazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the NRC, horses at maintenance require\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 mg per kg of bodyweight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof magnesium per day. For a 500 kg horse, this is an intake of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.5 grams per day\u003c\/strong\u003e. Performance horses or lactating mares require more per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow magnesium levels or deficiency can contribute to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enervousness\u003c\/strong\u003e, depression, abnormal behaviour,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle tremors\u003c\/strong\u003e, lack of coordination,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erespiratory problems\u003c\/strong\u003e, growth failure and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium is an important part of insulin’s ability to act on cells. Links between magnesium deficiency and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einsulin resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehave been shown in humans and rodents but remain to be confirmed in horses. Magnesium supplementation may lessen abnormal fat deposits such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecresty neck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich could lead to improvements in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emetabolic health\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium and calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ework together to enable muscle function. Calcium is involved in muscle contraction in horses whereas magnesium is important for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emuscle relaxation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subclinical deficiency of this mineral in horses can affect muscle relaxation causing muscle spasms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThumps in endurance horses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich are spasms of the diaphragm can be addressed with magnesium and calcium to improve recovery. Supplementation with this mineral may also help treat\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echronic tying-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium oxide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the recommended supplemental source of this mineral for horses with good\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebioavailability\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compared to Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salts), it is safer and less likely to result in diarrhea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch shows that it is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/j.2042-3306.1980.tb02298.x\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70% absorbed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the horse’s gastrointestinal tract. While there are other magnesium sources with higher bioavailability, magnesium oxide provides the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebest value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor supplementing your horse’s diet.\u003c\/p\u003e"}