Are Nupafeed products legal to use in
competition?
Yes, all Nupafeed products are entirely legal for all levels of competition.
Who makes the Nupafeed range? All
Nupafeed products are made by the German pharmaceutical company, Verla-Pharm
under strict laboratory conditions. Verla-Pharm are primarily concerned with
producing pharmaceuticals for human medicine, their equine products benefit
from their superior knowledge, research and quality of ingredients.
Nupafeed Magnesium Supplement for
Horses - (MAH)
What is
MAH? MAH
is a uniquely developed form of magnesium. This compound has been shown to
provide far higher levels of absorption than any other magnesium compound which
is the key to its effectiveness. Studies have shown that this compound provides far higher levels of absorption than any other compound.
Classen HG et al. Comparative
Experimental Study in Animals on Magnesium Absorption from the
Gastro-Intestinal Tract in the Forms of Sulfate, Chloride, Aspartate
and Aspartate-Hydrochloride. Arzneimittel-Forschung (Drug Research)
1973; 23: 267-271
Can I give my horse too much MAH? No,
if you give your horse more than he requires he will simply excrete the excess
out in his urine.
Is the MAH safe to give alongside other supplements or drugs? Yes,
the calmer is entirely safe and will not interact with any other medication
your horse is receiving.
How do I feed the MAH? The
liquid goes on the daily feed; it has no odor so most fussy feeders are happy
to eat it. It must be put on the food just before feeding so that it does not
have chance to soak into the feed.
The MAH
Plus Syringes are administered orally in the same way you would a wormer
paste. For best results give 1 syringe 3 hours before needed and another 1 1/2
hours before needed, when stood quietly without food or hay.
What are the MAH Calmer Plus Syringes? These are
a concentrated form of the liquid which makes them more effective and
faster to absorb. Ideal for use in competition or for times of extra
stress. They can be used independently or in conjunction with the liquid.
I have given my horse other calmers containing magnesium but
have not seen an improvement, does that mean that this will not work either? MAH
has been especially developed to maximize the absorption of magnesium into body
tissue and delivers significantly more magnesium into the tissue than other
magnesium compounds. The MAH magnesium used is of a pharmaceutical grade, which
is far superior to the grade of magnesium used in most other calmers. Nupafeed
MAH is also a liquid which helps to improve absorption.
I need my horse responsive and alert, will the MAH compromise
performance? No,
the MAH works purely by providing your horse with the magnesium that he needs
in order to maintain the correct magnesium/calcium within his body. Having
the correct balance prevents adrenalin rising, muscle tension and aggression. It
contains no other compounds such as herbs or L-Tryptophan, which act as mild
sedatives. Performance should improve as reduced tension allows the horse to
listen to what is being asked of him.
How long does the MAH take to work? This
varies greatly with each horse depending on how long they have been having
problems, how much work they do and how stressful they are day to day. Most
horses require 5-10 days on the loading dose before a significant improvement
is seen.
What sizes does the MAH come in and how long do
they last? Nupafeed MAH is available in three sizes:- 1 liter - this would last the average horse approx 40 days.
3 liter - this would last the average horse approx 4 months
5 liter - this would last approx 6 months
The above guides are based on the average daily maintenance levels only,
if you use extra liquid prior to competitions or have not yet administered the
loading dose this will shorten how long your bottle lasts.
Nupafeed L-Carnitine Supplement for
Horses
How do I feed L-Carnitine? L-Carnitine is a clear liquid which goes on the daily feed.
Its odor is faint and only small amounts are required so fussy feeders
normally do not notice.
The L-Carnitine syringes contain the same liquid but it is
stronger and more concentrated making them ideal for use in competition or for
one-off eventualities. The syringes are given orally in the same way you would
a wormer paste.
How long does the L-Carnitine take to work? The benefit of Staying Power should be seen as soon as you start
feeding the product but absorption time is quite long and variable. The Staying
Power works faster on those with a high percentage body fat and on those being
worked in as the work enables the L-Carnitine to circulate thoroughly. We
recommend that the liquid be fed twice a day to maintain a constant level in
the body and the Syringes take 4-10hours.
Can I feed too much L-Carnitine? No,
Nupafeed L-Carnitine is entirely safe; your
horse will excrete what he does not use.
Is L-Carnitine safe to feed alongside other supplements or
medications? Yes,
it will not react or interfere with any other medication you may be giving your
horse.
Why does L-Carnitine contain MAH? The
MAH content of the L-Carnitine is critical; it
acts as a carrier allowing the L-Carnitine to be absorbed. Previous attempts to
use L-Carnitine in horses have been made but with very little success because
absorption was not possible.
My horse lacks stamina but is often quite "fresh"; will
L-Carnitine make him sharper? Not
at all, L-Carnitine has no heating effect whatsoever;
you will see the improvement at the point when normally he would be starting to
tire.
How can L-Carnitine improve muscle mass and definition if it
does not contain protein or some sort of calorific advantage? L-Carnitine
improves the efficiency of energy turn over by mobilizing fat stores, making
glucose readily available in the cells to make energy. During hard work, normal
glucose metabolism often does not provide enough energy and other substrates
are used. Improving glucose metabolism not only spares these other substrates
which are required for muscle growth and repair, but also reduces the amount of
harmful toxins produced during hard work so less muscle damage occurs.
Has L-Carnitine actually been proven to improve stallion
fertility? Yes,
L-Carnitine has been proven to improve parameters of sperm formation and
motility in many species including equines.
