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Why SmartBreathe Ultra Pellets?
SmartBreathe Ultra Pellets provide our most comprehensive support to soothe and maintain your horse’s airways. This supplement is formulated specifically to help address respiratory health and includes:
- Spirulina, a freshwater blue green algae that has been reported to help horses prone to respiratory issues
- DHA, a specific type of omega-3s from fish oil, which was shown in a recent study to provide benefits to horses with airway syndromes
- MSM to support a normal response to inflammation
- Grape seed extract, super oxide dismutase, vitamin C, N-acetyl cystine and bioflavonoids to support respiratory cell health
- N-acetyl cysteine, which has been shown to help protect airway tissues from seasonal respiratory conditions
- A tasty pellet with no added sugar!
Which Horses Benefit From Respiratory Support?
Dealing with respiratory problems can be stressful, especially since they can impact overall health and performance. In addition to veterinary care and a management plan, the right combination of ingredients can also help support healthy lung function in horses with respiratory issues, so you and your horse can enjoy your rides!
Research
The following ingredients in this formula have research associated with them:
Facts
Supplement Facts
Active Ingredients per 70 g:
| Ingredient Name | Amount Per Serving |
| Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) | 7,500 mg |
| Citrus Bioflavanoids | 5,000 mg |
| Spirulina | 5,000 mg |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) | 3,000 mg |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids, supplying: | 1,600 mg |
| DHA | 1,500 mg |
| Astragalus | 1,000 mg |
| Turmeric Root Powder | 1,000 mg |
| N-Acetyl Cysteine | 750 mg |
| Grape Seed Extract | 300 mg |
| Fenugreek | 250 mg |
| Bromelain | 125 mg |
| Super Oxide Dismutase | 100 mg |
Inactive Ingredients:
Alfalfa Meal, Biomega Tech® Fish Oil Extract, Corn Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles, Lignin Sulfonate, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sodium Propionate (preservative).
Instructions
| Horse Weight | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Under 500 lbs. | 0.5 scoops |
| 500 - 1000 lbs. | 1 scoop |
| 1000 - 1500 lbs. | 1 scoop |
| Over 1500 lbs. | 1.5 scoops |
Feeding Directions: Feed 70 g daily (1 scoop = 70 grams)
How the Ingredients Work
Ingredients to help maintain a normal immune response
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DHA
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DHA (docosahexanoic acid) is a specific kind of omega-3 fatty acid that is only found in marine-based sources such as fish oil and algae. DHA is the most abundant fatty acid in the brain and retina, and studies in humans and dogs have shown improvement in brain function when supplemented with DHA. Studies in horses have shown that stallions with fertility issues benefited significantly when supplemented with DHA.
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DHA (docosahexanoic acid) is a specific kind of omega-3 fatty acid that is only found in marine-based sources such as fish oil and algae. DHA is the most abundant fatty acid in the brain and retina, and studies in humans and dogs have shown improvement in brain function when supplemented with DHA. Studies in horses have shown that stallions with fertility issues benefited significantly when supplemented with DHA.
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Astragalus
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Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is an herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. It is believed to act as an "adaptogen," a substance that normalizes body functions, strengthens systems compromised by stress, and protects against a wide variety of stressful influences. Astragalus exerts positive effects throughout the body, but is most valued for its ability to impart natural resistance through the immune system.
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Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) is an herb that has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. It is believed to act as an "adaptogen," a substance that normalizes body functions, strengthens systems compromised by stress, and protects against a wide variety of stressful influences. Astragalus exerts positive effects throughout the body, but is most valued for its ability to impart natural resistance through the immune system.
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Spirulina
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Spirulina (Arthrospria platensis) is a blue-green algae, also known as “cyanobacteria,” valued worldwide for its nutritional value and its many documented health benefits. Comprised of more than 60% protein with a full complement of essential amino acids, it also contains vitamins, minerals, fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, and a host of bioactive phytonutrients such as flavonols, carotenoids, and the much-studied C-phycocyanin. Research demonstrates that Spirulina has favorable effects on antioxidant capacity, immune function, and overall health status. NOTE: The spirulina in supplements made by SmartPak is cultivated from controlled ponds, not harvested in the wild. It also undergoes routine screening for heavy metals as well as microbiological and microcystin contamination.
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Spirulina (Arthrospria platensis) is a blue-green algae, also known as “cyanobacteria,” valued worldwide for its nutritional value and its many documented health benefits. Comprised of more than 60% protein with a full complement of essential amino acids, it also contains vitamins, minerals, fatty acids such as EPA and DHA, and a host of bioactive phytonutrients such as flavonols, carotenoids, and the much-studied C-phycocyanin. Research demonstrates that Spirulina has favorable effects on antioxidant capacity, immune function, and overall health status. NOTE: The spirulina in supplements made by SmartPak is cultivated from controlled ponds, not harvested in the wild. It also undergoes routine screening for heavy metals as well as microbiological and microcystin contamination.
Ingredients to help support respiratory cell health
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Vitamin C
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is an antioxidant that works with Vitamin A and Vitamin E to protect the tissues of the body, especially those of the respiratory system. It is also important in the production of connective tissues like tendons and ligaments, skin and hooves, bones and teeth. Under normal circumstances, horses make their own Vitamin C in the liver from glucose. However, transport, "heaves," old age and endurance exercise have all been shown to decrease blood levels of Vitamin C, indicating horses undergoing these particular stresses may benefit from dietary supplementation.
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N-Acetyl Cysteine
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N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a modified form of the amino acid cysteine and a precursor to the body's natural antioxidant glutathione. Research in horses has shown that NAC may help maintain healthy mucosal lining in the GI tract. It also helps support respiratory tissue health in horses experiencing excess inflammation and may support liver health.
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N-Acetyl Cysteine
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Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD)
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Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme that serves as one of the body’s most powerful natural antioxidants. It is found in all living things and interacts with dangerous, oxygen-based free radicals, neutralizing them before they can damage cells and tissues. Providing SOD in a supplement may help to support your horse’s joint and respiratory health as well as overall wellness during times of stress.
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Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme that serves as one of the body’s most powerful natural antioxidants. It is found in all living things and interacts with dangerous, oxygen-based free radicals, neutralizing them before they can damage cells and tissues. Providing SOD in a supplement may help to support your horse’s joint and respiratory health as well as overall wellness during times of stress.
Herbs to support a normal inflammatory response
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Bromelain
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Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme found in pineapples that may aid in digestion as well as reduce discomfort and provide a normal response to inflammation. Numerous studies in humans have shown that Bromelain and other enzymes have an effect on recovery from exercise, injury, and certain surgical procedures. There is evidence that some of the enzyme may be absorbed from the GI system intact and enter the systemic circulation, where it may directly relieve discomfort in joints, muscle, and connective tissue.
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Bromelain is a protein-digesting enzyme found in pineapples that may aid in digestion as well as reduce discomfort and provide a normal response to inflammation. Numerous studies in humans have shown that Bromelain and other enzymes have an effect on recovery from exercise, injury, and certain surgical procedures. There is evidence that some of the enzyme may be absorbed from the GI system intact and enter the systemic circulation, where it may directly relieve discomfort in joints, muscle, and connective tissue.
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MSM
- MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is a source of organic sulfur which is required for a number of functions in the body. Sulfur plays critical roles in the formation of protein, connective tissue, immunoglobulins and enzymes. MSM has been shown to help support a normal response to inflammation as well as healthy joints; a strong immune system; and resilient skin, coat, and hooves. For more information visit our page on MSM for Horses.
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Turmeric Root Powder
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Turmeric Root Powder (Curcuma longa) is a plant in the ginger family that has been used to flavor food, add color, and provide health benefits for thousands of years. Its main active substance, curcumin, has been found to exert beneficial effects on many areas of the body, such as joints, the respiratory system, immunity, and the GI tract, but it is perhaps most valued for supporting a normal response to inflammation. Researchers are seeking to understand its antioxidant properties and other activities on cells and pathways in the body.
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Turmeric Root Powder (Curcuma longa) is a plant in the ginger family that has been used to flavor food, add color, and provide health benefits for thousands of years. Its main active substance, curcumin, has been found to exert beneficial effects on many areas of the body, such as joints, the respiratory system, immunity, and the GI tract, but it is perhaps most valued for supporting a normal response to inflammation. Researchers are seeking to understand its antioxidant properties and other activities on cells and pathways in the body.
Supporting Success
Maintaining a great working relationship with your veterinarian and keeping this comprehensive formula in your horse's supplement program is a smart way to help make sure your horse can breathe easy day in and day out. Another way that you can support respiratory health is by evaluating your horse’s environment as well. Because dust can aggravate existing respiratory issues, minimizing your horse's exposure to dust is a smart choice. Not sure where to start? Check out our blog.
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