71 | Starch, Sugar, Glycogen, Oh My!

Do you really need a high NSC feed to replenish glycogen stores? 🤔 Busting myths, misconceptions, and simple misunderstandings about the role that starch and sugar play in a horse’s diet.

Show Notes:

Research reference: P. Waller and M.I. Lindinger. 2010. Nutritional aspects of post exercise skeletal muscle glycogen synthesis in horses: A comparative review. Equine Veterinary Journal 42(3):274-281.

Stride Animal Health supplement that supports glycogen replenishment:

· TurboMag BCAA (https://strideanimalhealth.com/turbo-mag-bcaa/)

Bluebonnet Feeds products containing chromium to support glycogen replenishment:

· Intensify Omega Force (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-omega-force/)

· Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-ex-factor-low-starch/)

· Intensify Senior Therapy (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-senior-therapy/)

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Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health. For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult