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Jerre R
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Username: Jerre
Post Number: 192
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, Apr 17, 2006 - 10:34 pm: |   |
I have seen this touted as a general immune and health booster for horses. Current anecdotal reports say horses on this are fit and blooming with no hay belly. The dose is just drops per day.
Any thoughts on the ingredients and the science?
"High potency adaptogenic supplement for horses. Advanced Protection Formula (APF) provides protection against weight loss when used as a
dietary supplement. Protects the immune system during intense training. APF provides protection against stress before and during transport. Aids in recovery from injury, illness, or training.
Ingredients:
A water-alcohol extract of: Eleutherococcus senticosus, Schizandra chinensis, Rhodiola rosea, Echinopanax elatus."
More info...
APF (Advanced Protection Formula) is a nutritional herbal tincture (a
liquid made by using alcohol and distilled water to extract a plant's
active ingredients) containing four adaptogenic herbs:
--Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus). Normalizes body systems and improves cellular function disrupted by stress. Increases energy and physical endurance. Helps regulate blood sugar. Supports immune function. Anti-oxidant.
--Chinese magnolia vine (Schizandra chinensis. Combats fatigue and enhances recovery. Provides nutritional support in managing gastrointestinal disease. Anti-oxidant.
--Golden or Arctic root (Rhodiola rosea). Provides important immune support during stressful periods. Improves physical stamina and
mental concentration. Helps regulate blood sugar. Supports immune function. Anti-oxidant.
--Asian Devil's Club (Echinopanax elatus) Helps regulate blood sugar and cardiac function. Anti-oxidant.
http://www.auburnlabs.com/index.html
Jerre |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: Dro
Post Number: 15402
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 18, 2006 - 7:57 am: | |
My horses are fit and blooming and don't have hay bellies but don't get this product. Note that a hay belly is not a sign of ill health. I cannot find any support that feeding this product increases a horses health measurably.
DrO |
Jerre R
Member
Username: Jerre
Post Number: 193
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, Apr 19, 2006 - 10:43 am: | |
Thanks, DrO. My horses are doing well without it, and I know how eager horselovers are to find the magic "whatever" that will cure heaves/skin problems/laminitis/cough ... or cure a fat wallet. 
Jerre |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Moderator
Username: Dro
Post Number: 15424
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 20, 2006 - 8:50 am: | |
That's what one of our jobs here at Horseadvice: a cure for the "thin wallet syndrome" that afflicts so many horse owners.
DrO |
