March 21, 2024 1 min read

 

Insulin resistance or equine Metabolic syndrome, is the most common cause of laminitis in horses and minerals play an important role, a mineral balance diet is crucial, in promoting healthy insulin levels and optimal recovery from laminitis.

The Missy’s Bucket ingredients promote antioxidant defenses, immune and thyroid function, normal glucose metabolism, healthy nerve and muscle function and insulin sensitivity.

Dietary management, including optimal mineral balancing for keystone of laminitis prevention, management and recovery. Along with sugar diet, appropriate trimming and an appropriate exercise program.

Missy’s Bucket provides the commonly lacking crucial vitamin and minerals for laminitis support and prevention. For example, in the laminitis case, you really need to make sure that the trace minerals are as balanced as possible. This supports antioxidant activity and insulin sensitivity. And another important one is magnesium. Magnesium maintains healthy cellular insulin receptor numbers and supports insulin responsiveness.



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