Vitamin E and Selenium

Vitamin E and Selenium Supplement for Horses

Vitamin E and selenium are crucial antioxidants that play vital roles in supporting a horse’s overall health, particularly in muscle function, immune response, and protecting cells from oxidative damage. However, certain regions have selenium-deficient soils, which can lead to low selenium levels in forages, while Vitamin E concentrations in hay decrease quickly after harvest. As a result, horses consuming forage from these areas may be at risk for deficiencies in both nutrients. Supplementing with Vitamin E and selenium can help ensure your horse receives the necessary antioxidants to maintain optimal health and prevent conditions like muscle weakness and poor immunity.

Vitamin E Deficiency:

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect cell membranes from oxidative damage. It plays a crucial role in immune function and muscle health. Horses that are deficient in Vitamin E often display symptoms related to neuromuscular dysfunction. 

 

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Muscle weakness or atrophy

Poor coordination (dysmetria)

Vision problems (including night blindness)

Reduced immune response, making the horse more susceptible to infections