Nutrition for Health & Performance

We have added a collection of articles on nutrition and how it relates to health and performance in horses and other athletic animals. We hope you enjoy them and by all means do share them but please acknowledge the authors.

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Fast Facts

Fast Fact #17

I have a good diet – do I need STORM Athlete?

Even with a well balanced diet the intake of beta alanine is likely to be sub-optimal for carnosine synthesis. This is true even with a regular intake or chicken or turkey which is a naturally rich source of beta alanine.

Fast Fact #18

Is STORM Athlete just beta alanine?

[Trademark] Athlete contains a superior form of sustained release beta alanine that is absorbed slowly from the gastrointestinal tract in a sustained manner. This promotes more effective uptake into muscle for carnosine synthesis and helps avoid the prickling sensation that can sometimes be felt with ordinary beta alanine.

Fast Fact #11

Will STORM^® help maintain muscle health?

A well-balanced diet that is low in starch and sugars, fed with plenty of forage that is advisable for horses that are prone to muscle problems such as tying up or rhabdomyolysis. STORM^® helps to maintain muscle pH and calcium sensitivity during intense exercise, supporting normal muscle function.