Sand
Relief
Ultra
pure psyllium crumbles provide better swell volume for
smaller feedings, and big savings.
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| Psyllium,
the Perfect Choice for Horses in Sandy Areas |
| Sand
Relief contains exceptionally pure natural psyllium seed husk,
a highly soluble plant fiber. Psyllium offers several advantages
over other dietary sources of bulk fiber. It has been studied
in several species for its high degree of solubility (80%+), superior
ability to retain water in the intestinal solution,[1] improvement
of VFA (volatile fatty acid) production in the hind gut,[2] and
excellent clearance of the intestine. Psyllium supplies approximately
five times more soluble fiber than oat bran, and eight times more
than wheat bran. It is "the laxative of choice...[that]collects
the sand and lubricates its passage through the digestive tract."
[3] Psyllium is ideal for horses grazing in sandy areas or in
need of additional dietary fiber. |
| Sand
Relief, A New Level of Purity |
| The
ultra pure psyllium in Sand Relief is made from the highly filtered
husks of selected psyllium seed. Virtually all of the residual
non-soluble fiber found in most feed grade products is removed.
Sand Relief concentrates exactly what you want in a psyllium supplement:
pure soluble gel-forming fiber for maximum formation of the mucilaginous
gel that gets the job done inside the horse. |
| Swell
Volume Test Shows Why Purity is Important |
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psyllium is mixed with water, it expands into a lubricating "jelly"
mixture. The expansion is greatest, and the "jelly" most lubricating,
when the psyllium is very pure and soluble. Laboratories use this
fact to conduct a standard evaluation of psyllium quality and
gel-forming action, the "swell volume" test. In this assay, the
psyllium sample is mixed with a specific quantity of water. The
growth in volume is then measured over time to develop a score
for the psyllium being tested. Sand Relief generates a swell volume
approximately twice that of standard feed grade psyllium products.
This means that Sand Relief can be fed in smaller servings for
outstanding economy with excellent results. |
| Veterinary
Testing of Sand Relief's Value for Horses |
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make sure you get nutrition that works, Sand Relief's action was
evaluated and confirmed by veterinarians using large scale radiography.
Sand Relief is the smart and economical way to avoid sand problems
and add beneficial soluble bulk to the horse's diet. |
| Recommended
Feeding |
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sure horse has access to fresh water. For maintenance of horses
grazing in sandy areas: Each month, feed one 4 ounce scoop daily
for seven days. For daily use as a soluble fiber supplement: Feed
one-half scoop (2 ounces) daily. A 4 ounce scoop is included. |
| References |
| 1.
Stevens, et al. Comparison of the effects of psyllium and wheat
bran on gastrointestinal transit time and stool characteristics
J Am Diet Assoc Vol 88, No. 3, March 1988
2.
Edwards CA, Eastwood MA. Caecal and faecal short-chain fatty
acids and stool output in rats fed on diets containing non-starch
polysaccharides Br J Nutr 1995, Vol 73, 773-781
3.
Colahan P. Current Therapy in Equine Medicine, WB Saunders,
1987, p. 54
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