71 | Starch, Sugar, Glycogen, Oh My!

Do you really need a high NSC feed to replenish glycogen stores? 🤔 Busting myths, misconceptions, and simple misunderstandings about the role that starch and sugar play in a horse’s diet. Show Notes: Research reference: P. Waller and M.I. Lindinger. 2010. Nutritional aspects of post exercise skeletal muscle glycogen synthesis in horses: A comparative review. Equine Veterinary Journal 42(3):274-281. Stride Animal Health supplement that supports glycogen replenishment: · TurboMag BCAA ( https://strideanimalhealth.com/turbo-mag-bcaa/ ) Bluebonnet Feeds products containing chromium to support glycogen replenishment: · Intensify Omega Force (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-omega-force/) · Intensify Ex-Factor Low Starch (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-ex-factor-low-starch/) · Intensify Senior Therapy (https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/intensify-senior-therapy/) …. Please share this episode on your favorite social media channels using #feedroomchemist so we can see which episodes you are loving! _ If you have a topic or question you would like addressed on a future episode please email info@acbluebonnet.com Dr. Jyme Nichols is Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health . For more information on these brands or a free virtual nutrition consult from our team just visit bluebonnetfeeds.com/nutrition-consult