Vita Flex E-5000 Horse Feed High Quality Vitamin E Supplement Equine 4 Pounds

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E-5000 Premium Quality Vitamin E supplement Delivers 5,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin E per ounce Provides antioxidant protection for all ages and classes of horses Blended with yeast culture and alfalfa meal for excellent palatability Available in 4 lb sizeWhat Is E-5000? Vita Flex E-5000 is a high quality vitamin E supplement for horses, concentrated to deliver aminimum of 5,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin E per ounce. Formulated with a special blend of yeast cultureand alfalfa meal, E-5000 offers outstanding palatability, economy, and easy feeding. It is an ideal supplement forimproving the availability of this important essential vitamin in the diets of horses.Free Radicals - The Price Of Oxygen Recent medical and nutritional research points to the importance ofprotecting the body from the damaging effects of oxidative radicals (also called free radicals). Radicals aremolecules that have at least one unpaired electron, making them very unstable and reactive. One free radical canstart a series of reactions that can quickly alter hundreds of other molecules and contribute to substantial tissuedamage. Because the arrangement of electrons in oxygen is so unstable, free radicals are a common by-productof normal metabolism. They are produced in higher quantities when the animal is under stress from exercise,disease, or environmental or psychological factors. Dietary factors, such as increased amounts ofpolyunsaturated fats, excess iron, or deficiencies of certain trace minerals, may also increase free radical activity.Why Vitamin E? Antioxidants are natural substances produced by the body or supplied in the diet. Theycombine with free radicals to produce water and other stable products, stopping the chain of damaging oxidativereactions. Vitamin E, an essential fat-soluble vitamin, is also an important antioxidant defender. Studies ofgrowing and performing horses have led many equine nutritionists to recommend an increased dietary allowancefor vitamin E.What Form Of Vitamin E Is Best? The fully active form of vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) is very vulnerable toreactions with oxygen in the air that cause it to lose potency quickly. Esterified forms of vitamin E, on the otherhand, are stable outside the body but are converted to the active form as they are absorbed through the intestinalwall. One of these, dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate, has been chosen by the World Health Organization as theuniversal standard for vitamin E potency. Vita Flex E-5000 is formulated exclusively with dl-alpha tocopherylacetate for maximum shelf life and reliable potency. Directions for Use E-5000 Feeding Instructions: Enclosed scoop holds 1/2 ounce. Feed 1 level scoop daily, or as directed by veterinarian. Severely stressed horses may benefit from additional amounts. Keep cool and dry. Reseal after each use.