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Nitric Oxide – How The “Mighty Molecule” Can Help Your Horse
If you ask anyone- whether they’re casual riders or experienced trainers- what the basic needs of horses are, the answers you’ll get will likely be the same. Food, water, a safe pasture, and exercise are among these needs. Often overlooked, however, is the importance of basic nutrition. The body requires the proper amounts of vitamins, minerals and amino acids to synthesize a compound called Nitric Oxide. This very important signaling molecule is a powerful antioxidant. It widens blood vessels improving flow to the tissues, organs and muscles. By widening the vessels it improves blood circulation throughout the whole body. Nitric oxide also works as an anti-inflammatory. This molecule is used by the body to repair cells, defend cells and maintain cells. It doesn’t matter what cell it is, the body uses nitric oxide to keep it healthy. This applies not only to horses, but to humans and all other vertebrates. Nitric Oxide has been found to help with everything from heart disease to infections*. The discovery of its uses by the body’s cardiovascular system was considered important enough to be awarded a Nobel Prize in 1998*.

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